163.32 USD
-1.74 (-1.05%)
Taking everything into account, QCOM scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QCOM was compared to 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. QCOM gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. QCOM scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. QCOM also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes QCOM very considerable for value and dividend and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QCOM had positive earnings in the past year.
QCOM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years QCOM has been profitable.
QCOM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
QCOM has a Return On Assets of 11.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QCOM outperforms 83.93% of its industry peers.
QCOM has a better Return On Equity (26.13%) than 91.96% of its industry peers.
QCOM has a Return On Invested Capital of 21.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QCOM outperforms 94.64% of its industry peers.
QCOM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.48%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.75%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.48%) for QCOM is below the current ROIC(21.40%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.05% | ||
| ROE | 26.13% | ||
| ROIC | 21.4% |
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
QCOM's Profit Margin of 12.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QCOM outperforms 72.32% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QCOM has declined.
QCOM has a better Operating Margin (27.99%) than 88.39% of its industry peers.
QCOM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 55.43%, QCOM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.79% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 27.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.51% | ||
| GM | 55.43% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), QCOM is creating value.
QCOM has less shares outstanding than it did 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 6.34 indicates that QCOM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
QCOM has a Altman-Z score of 6.34. This is in the better half of the industry: QCOM outperforms 65.18% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QCOM is 1.16, which is an excellent value as it means it would take QCOM, only 1.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QCOM (1.16) is better than 74.11% of its industry peers.
QCOM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating QCOM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
QCOM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QCOM is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
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 | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.34 |
ROIC/WACC2.05
WACC10.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.82 indicates that QCOM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.82, QCOM is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.21% of the companies in the same industry.
QCOM has a Quick Ratio of 2.10. This indicates that QCOM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
QCOM has a Quick ratio of 2.10. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QCOM outperforms 50.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
QCOM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.83%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.54% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
QCOM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.66%.
The Revenue has been growing by 15.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.83%
EPS 3Y-1.35%
EPS 5Y23.54%
EPS Q2Q%11.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.66%
Revenue growth 3Y0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.3%
Sales Q2Q%10.02%
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.
QCOM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.59% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.46%
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y3.17%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue Next Year1.72%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.49%
Revenue Next 5Y5.59%
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.
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
QCOM is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.58.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QCOM is valued cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.65, QCOM is valued a bit cheaper.
QCOM is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.25.
QCOM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QCOM is cheaper than 91.96% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.45. QCOM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QCOM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QCOM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates QCOM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of QCOM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.53
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y3.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.23%, QCOM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
QCOM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.35. QCOM pays more dividend than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
QCOM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.23% |
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 68.67% 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.
DP68.67%
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y3.17%
NASDAQ:QCOM (11/25/2025, 2:45:08 PM)
163.32
-1.74 (-1.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.09%
Inst Owner Change-5.74%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-1.06%
Market Cap174.92B
Revenue(TTM)44.28B
Net Income(TTM)5.54B
Analysts73.62
Price Target194.68 (19.2%)
Short Float %2.27%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.23% |
Yearly Dividend3.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.56%
DP68.67%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.16%
Min EPS beat(2)0.05%
Max EPS beat(2)2.27%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.96%
Max EPS beat(4)12.79%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.44%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.18%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.17%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.38%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.69%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.86%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.05%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.09%
PT rev (1m)7.15%
PT rev (3m)7.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.25 | ||
| P/S | 3.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.48 | ||
| P/B | 8.25 | ||
| P/tB | 20.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.63 |
EPS(TTM)12.03
EY7.37%
EPS(NY)12.33
Fwd EY7.55%
FCF(TTM)11.97
FCFY7.33%
OCF(TTM)13.08
OCFY8.01%
SpS41.35
BVpS19.8
TBVpS8.12
PEG (NY)5.53
PEG (5Y)0.58
Graham Number73.21
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.05% | ||
| ROE | 26.13% | ||
| ROCE | 30.23% | ||
| ROIC | 21.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 28.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 47.84% | ||
| OM | 27.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.51% | ||
| GM | 55.43% | ||
| FCFM | 28.95% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 231.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.34 |
F-Score6
WACC10.46%
ROIC/WACC2.05
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)17.83%
EPS 3Y-1.35%
EPS 5Y23.54%
EPS Q2Q%11.52%
EPS Next Y2.46%
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y3.17%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.66%
Revenue growth 3Y0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.3%
Sales Q2Q%10.02%
Revenue Next Year1.72%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.49%
Revenue Next 5Y5.59%
EBIT growth 1Y20.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.74%
EBIT growth 5Y22.86%
EBIT Next Year7.17%
EBIT Next 3Y4.43%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y14.86%
FCF growth 3Y23.33%
FCF growth 5Y23.81%
OCF growth 1Y14.83%
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 of QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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.
What is the expected EPS growth for QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) is expected to grow by 2.46% in the next year.
Is the dividend of QUALCOMM INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 68.67%.