QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1QCOM - US7475251036 - Common Stock
141.08 EUR
+2.2 (+1.58%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to 1QCOM. 1QCOM was compared to 65 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making 1QCOM a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 1QCOM may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings could make 1QCOM a good candidate for value and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1QCOM had positive earnings in the past year.
1QCOM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 1QCOM has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years 1QCOM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
1QCOM has a Return On Assets of 21.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1QCOM outperforms 90.77% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of 1QCOM (42.55%) is better than 83.08% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 19.37%, 1QCOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.08% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1QCOM is significantly above the industry average of 14.69%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.1% | ||
| ROE | 42.55% | ||
| ROIC | 19.37% |
ROA(3y)19.65%
ROA(5y)19.1%
ROE(3y)47.98%
ROE(5y)64.07%
ROIC(3y)20.79%
ROIC(5y)19.83%
1.3 Margins
1QCOM has a better Profit Margin (26.77%) than 75.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1QCOM has grown nicely.
1QCOM has a Operating Margin of 28.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1QCOM outperforms 66.15% of its industry peers.
1QCOM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 55.68%, 1QCOM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.38% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1QCOM has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.77% | ||
| GM | 55.68% |
OM growth 3Y-3.37%
OM growth 5Y8.78%
PM growth 3Y-1.14%
PM growth 5Y3.04%
GM growth 3Y-0.76%
GM growth 5Y0.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
1QCOM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
1QCOM has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
1QCOM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1QCOM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
1QCOM has an Altman-Z score of 6.41. This indicates that 1QCOM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 1QCOM (6.41) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1QCOM has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.27. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
1QCOM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.27) than 70.77% of its industry peers.
1QCOM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating 1QCOM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1QCOM has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.54) than 72.31% of its industry peers.
Although 1QCOM does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC11.36%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.19 indicates that 1QCOM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 3.19, 1QCOM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.38 indicates that 1QCOM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of 1QCOM (2.38) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.85% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.53% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 15.82% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, 1QCOM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.85%
EPS 3Y6.13%
EPS 5Y23.53%
EPS Q2Q%18.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.82%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y14.76%
Sales Q2Q%10.37%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 1QCOM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.66% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1QCOM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.78%
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.09%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue Next Year12.93%
Revenue Next 2Y7.22%
Revenue Next 3Y5.96%
Revenue Next 5Y5.1%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.02, which indicates a correct valuation of 1QCOM.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1QCOM is valued cheaper than 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.40, 1QCOM is valued a bit cheaper.
1QCOM is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.34.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1QCOM indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1QCOM is cheaper than 89.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, 1QCOM is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1QCOM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1QCOM is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1QCOM indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1QCOM is cheaper than 90.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1QCOM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of 1QCOM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)0.6
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1QCOM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.17%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.13, 1QCOM pays a better dividend. On top of this 1QCOM pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1QCOM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1QCOM has a limited annual growth rate of 5.69%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
1QCOM pays out 32.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
1QCOM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.09%
BIT:1QCOM (10/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
141.08
+2.2 (+1.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap152.06B
Analysts73.62
Price Target154.72 (9.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
Yearly Dividend2.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.69%
DP32.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.96%
Max EPS beat(2)0.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.96%
Max EPS beat(4)12.79%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.64%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.83%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.69%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.54%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.28%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.15%
PT rev (1m)0.48%
PT rev (3m)-2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.34 | ||
| P/S | 4.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.99 | ||
| P/B | 6.51 | ||
| P/tB | 12.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.83 |
EPS(TTM)10.06
EY7.13%
EPS(NY)10.58
Fwd EY7.5%
FCF(TTM)9.26
FCFY6.56%
OCF(TTM)10.09
OCFY7.15%
SpS34.45
BVpS21.67
TBVpS11.66
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)0.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.1% | ||
| ROE | 42.55% | ||
| ROCE | 25.83% | ||
| ROIC | 19.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 37.23% | ||
| OM | 28.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.77% | ||
| GM | 55.68% | ||
| FCFM | 26.87% |
ROA(3y)19.65%
ROA(5y)19.1%
ROE(3y)47.98%
ROE(5y)64.07%
ROIC(3y)20.79%
ROIC(5y)19.83%
ROICexc(3y)27.2%
ROICexc(5y)28.87%
ROICexgc(3y)44.87%
ROICexgc(5y)51.92%
ROCE(3y)27.9%
ROCE(5y)26.71%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-22.23%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-9.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.47%
OM growth 3Y-3.37%
OM growth 5Y8.78%
PM growth 3Y-1.14%
PM growth 5Y3.04%
GM growth 3Y-0.76%
GM growth 5Y0.05%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 100.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.41 |
F-Score7
WACC11.36%
ROIC/WACC1.71
Cap/Depr(3y)89.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.79%
Profit Quality(3y)99.69%
Profit Quality(5y)95.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.85%
EPS 3Y6.13%
EPS 5Y23.53%
EPS Q2Q%18.88%
EPS Next Y18.78%
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.09%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.82%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y14.76%
Sales Q2Q%10.37%
Revenue Next Year12.93%
Revenue Next 2Y7.22%
Revenue Next 3Y5.96%
Revenue Next 5Y5.1%
EBIT growth 1Y27.63%
EBIT growth 3Y1.56%
EBIT growth 5Y24.84%
EBIT Next Year28.11%
EBIT Next 3Y8.4%
EBIT Next 5Y8.2%
FCF growth 1Y69.32%
FCF growth 3Y8.88%
FCF growth 5Y11.77%
OCF growth 1Y46.31%
OCF growth 3Y5.02%
OCF growth 5Y10.86%