137.34 USD
+1.04 (+0.76%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
137.2 USD
-0.14 (-0.1%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:01:53 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to QCOM. QCOM was compared to 113 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making QCOM a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. QCOM is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! Finally QCOM also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make QCOM a good candidate for value and dividend and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year QCOM was profitable.
- QCOM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years QCOM has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years QCOM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- QCOM's Return On Assets of 10.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QCOM outperforms 79.65% of its industry peers.
- QCOM has a better Return On Equity (23.25%) than 89.38% of its industry peers.
- QCOM has a better Return On Invested Capital (19.99%) than 92.92% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QCOM is significantly above the industry average of 10.71%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (17.48%) for QCOM is below the current ROIC(19.99%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.12% | ||
| ROE | 23.25% | ||
| ROIC | 19.99% |
ROA(3y)14.54%
ROA(5y)18.39%
ROE(3y)32.75%
ROE(5y)52.19%
ROIC(3y)17.48%
ROIC(5y)20.71%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.96%, QCOM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QCOM has declined.
- QCOM's Operating Margin of 27.20% is amongst the best of the industry. QCOM outperforms 85.84% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QCOM has grown nicely.
- QCOM has a Gross Margin of 55.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: QCOM outperforms 74.34% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QCOM has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.96% | ||
| GM | 55.1% |
OM growth 3Y-5.8%
OM growth 5Y6.56%
PM growth 3Y-24.67%
PM growth 5Y-12.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.7%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- QCOM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for QCOM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- QCOM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, QCOM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.47 indicates that QCOM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.47, QCOM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of QCOM is 1.15, which is an excellent value as it means it would take QCOM, only 1.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- QCOM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.15. This is in the better half of the industry: QCOM outperforms 74.34% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64 indicates that QCOM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.64, QCOM is doing worse than 72.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for QCOM, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.88
WACC10.66%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.51 indicates that QCOM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- QCOM has a Current ratio (2.51) which is in line with its industry peers.
- QCOM has a Quick Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that QCOM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of QCOM (1.83) is worse than 61.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- QCOM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.50%, which is quite good.
- QCOM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.54% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 10.25% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 15.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.5%
EPS 3Y-1.35%
EPS 5Y23.54%
EPS Q2Q%2.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.25%
Revenue growth 3Y0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.3%
Sales Q2Q%5%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, QCOM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.23% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.71% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.63%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue Next Year3.7%
Revenue Next 2Y2.45%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
Revenue Next 5Y4.71%
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
- QCOM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.33.
- QCOM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QCOM is cheaper than 97.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- QCOM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.93.
- QCOM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.99.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QCOM is valued cheaper than 96.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- QCOM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QCOM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 96.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QCOM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- QCOM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.95
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- QCOM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.61%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.51, QCOM pays a better dividend. On top of this QCOM pays more dividend than 95.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- QCOM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.61% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of QCOM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.56%!
- QCOM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- QCOM has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.56%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- QCOM pays out 71.05% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of QCOM is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP71.05%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners81.85%
Inst Owner Change-2.71%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change3.93%
Market Cap146.82B
Revenue(TTM)44.87B
Net Income(TTM)5.37B
Analysts73.64
Price Target190.7 (38.85%)
Short Float %2.99%
Short Ratio3.77
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.61% |
Yearly Dividend3.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.56%
DP71.05%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date03-05 2026-03-05 (0.89)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.59%
Min EPS beat(2)0.91%
Max EPS beat(2)2.27%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.57%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.96%
Max EPS beat(4)2.27%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.84%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.32%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)2.9%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.38%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.38%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.42%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.22%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.04%
PT rev (1m)-2.18%
PT rev (3m)3.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.72%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.99 | ||
| P/S | 3.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.2 | ||
| P/B | 6.36 | ||
| P/tB | 20.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.55 |
EPS(TTM)12.12
EY8.82%
EPS(NY)12.49
Fwd EY9.1%
FCF(TTM)12.09
FCFY8.8%
OCF(TTM)13.46
OCFY9.8%
SpS41.97
BVpS21.58
TBVpS6.79
PEG (NY)6.95
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number76.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.12% | ||
| ROE | 23.25% | ||
| ROCE | 28.24% | ||
| ROIC | 19.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 27.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 55.45% | ||
| OM | 27.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.96% | ||
| GM | 55.1% | ||
| FCFM | 28.81% |
ROA(3y)14.54%
ROA(5y)18.39%
ROE(3y)32.75%
ROE(5y)52.19%
ROIC(3y)17.48%
ROIC(5y)20.71%
ROICexc(3y)23.98%
ROICexc(5y)29.07%
ROICexgc(3y)39.79%
ROICexgc(5y)50.96%
ROCE(3y)24.69%
ROCE(5y)29.47%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.03%
OM growth 3Y-5.8%
OM growth 5Y6.56%
PM growth 3Y-24.67%
PM growth 5Y-12.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.7%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 93.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 104.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 240.93% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.47 |
F-Score5
WACC10.66%
ROIC/WACC1.88
Cap/Depr(3y)71.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.03%
Profit Quality(3y)159.2%
Profit Quality(5y)125.21%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.5%
EPS 3Y-1.35%
EPS 5Y23.54%
EPS Q2Q%2.64%
EPS Next Y1.63%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.25%
Revenue growth 3Y0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.3%
Sales Q2Q%5%
Revenue Next Year3.7%
Revenue Next 2Y2.45%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
Revenue Next 5Y4.71%
EBIT growth 1Y11.89%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.74%
EBIT growth 5Y22.86%
EBIT Next Year7.27%
EBIT Next 3Y4.53%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y30.74%
FCF growth 3Y23.33%
FCF growth 5Y23.81%
OCF growth 1Y29.02%
OCF growth 3Y15.49%
OCF growth 5Y19.24%
QUALCOMM INC / QCOM FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for QCOM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to QCOM.
What is the valuation status for QCOM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to QUALCOMM INC (QCOM). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of QCOM stock?
QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for QCOM stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) is 11.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.36.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for QCOM stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) is expected to grow by 1.63% in the next year.