QUALCOMM INC (QCI.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:QCI - US7475251036 - Common Stock
137.16 EUR
-0.26 (-0.19%)
Overall QCI gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated QCI against 53 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. QCI scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. QCI scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings could make QCI a good candidate for value and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QCI had positive earnings in the past year.
QCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years QCI has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years QCI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of QCI (21.10%) is better than 90.57% of its industry peers.
QCI's Return On Equity of 42.55% is amongst the best of the industry. QCI outperforms 84.91% of its industry peers.
QCI has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.18%) than 79.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QCI is above the industry average of 15.12%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.1% | ||
| ROE | 42.55% | ||
| ROIC | 18.18% |
ROA(3y)19.65%
ROA(5y)19.1%
ROE(3y)47.98%
ROE(5y)64.07%
ROIC(3y)19.52%
ROIC(5y)18.61%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of QCI (26.77%) is better than 73.58% of its industry peers.
QCI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 28.10%, QCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.04% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QCI has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 55.68%, QCI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QCI 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), QCI is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, QCI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
QCI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
QCI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.33 indicates that QCI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
QCI has a Altman-Z score of 6.33. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QCI outperforms 54.72% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QCI is 1.27, which is an excellent value as it means it would take QCI, only 1.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.27, QCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.81% of the companies in the same industry.
QCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating QCI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.54, QCI is not doing good in the industry: 77.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for QCI, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.33 |
ROIC/WACC1.64
WACC11.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.19 indicates that QCI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
QCI's Current ratio of 3.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QCI outperforms 71.70% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.38 indicates that QCI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.38, QCI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
QCI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.82%.
Measured over the past years, QCI 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, QCI 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, QCI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.8%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.02%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue Next Year12.92%
Revenue Next 2Y7.21%
Revenue Next 3Y5.94%
Revenue Next 5Y5.11%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.67, which indicates a correct valuation of QCI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QCI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of QCI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say QCI is valued slightly cheaper.
QCI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.01.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QCI is valued cheaper than 83.02% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QCI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.73), we can say QCI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
QCI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QCI is cheaper than 62.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QCI is valued cheaper than 88.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of QCI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.23%, QCI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.40, QCI pays a better dividend. On top of this QCI pays more dividend than 90.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, QCI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.23% |
5.2 History
The dividend of QCI has a limited annual growth rate of 5.69%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.69%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
QCI pays out 32.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
QCI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.02%
FRA:QCI (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
137.16
-0.26 (-0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap147.93B
Analysts74.17
Price Target154.8 (12.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.23% |
Yearly Dividend2.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.69%
DP32.79%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)-0.62%
PT rev (3m)-5.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.01 | ||
| P/S | 4 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.65 | ||
| P/B | 6.35 | ||
| P/tB | 11.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.54 |
EPS(TTM)10.03
EY7.31%
EPS(NY)10.55
Fwd EY7.69%
FCF(TTM)9.22
FCFY6.72%
OCF(TTM)10.05
OCFY7.33%
SpS34.32
BVpS21.59
TBVpS11.62
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)0.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.1% | ||
| ROE | 42.55% | ||
| ROCE | 25.83% | ||
| ROIC | 18.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.95% | ||
| 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)19.52%
ROIC(5y)18.61%
ROICexc(3y)25.53%
ROICexc(5y)27.1%
ROICexgc(3y)42.12%
ROICexgc(5y)48.74%
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 | 6.33 |
F-Score7
WACC11.1%
ROIC/WACC1.64
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 Y18.8%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.02%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.82%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y14.76%
Sales Q2Q%10.37%
Revenue Next Year12.92%
Revenue Next 2Y7.21%
Revenue Next 3Y5.94%
Revenue Next 5Y5.11%
EBIT growth 1Y27.63%
EBIT growth 3Y1.56%
EBIT growth 5Y24.84%
EBIT Next Year28.68%
EBIT Next 3Y8.3%
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%