QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:QCOM • US7475251036

142.36 USD
-3.23 (-2.22%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
142.275 USD
-0.09 (-0.06%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

QCOM gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 115 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on QCOM. QCOM also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make QCOM a good candidate for value and dividend and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year QCOM was profitable.
  • In the past year QCOM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years QCOM has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years QCOM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
QCOM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFQCOM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.12%, QCOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • QCOM's Return On Equity of 23.25% is amongst the best of the industry. QCOM outperforms 89.57% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of QCOM (19.99%) is better than 93.91% 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 10.63%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (19.99%) for QCOM is above the 3 year average (17.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
QCOM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICQCOM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -200 -400 -600

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of QCOM (11.96%) is better than 67.83% of its industry peers.
  • QCOM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 27.20%, QCOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QCOM has grown nicely.
  • QCOM's Gross Margin of 55.10% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QCOM outperforms 73.04% of its industry peers.
  • QCOM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
QCOM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsQCOM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QCOM is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, QCOM has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for QCOM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • QCOM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
QCOM Yearly Shares OutstandingQCOM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B
QCOM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsQCOM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • QCOM has an Altman-Z score of 5.58. This indicates that QCOM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • QCOM's Altman-Z score of 5.58 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QCOM outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
  • 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QCOM outperforms 71.30% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64 indicates that QCOM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • QCOM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.64. This is in the lower half of the industry: QCOM underperforms 73.91% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.64
Debt/FCF 1.15
Altman-Z 5.58
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC10.38%
QCOM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFQCOM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

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.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.83 indicates that QCOM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • QCOM has a Quick ratio of 1.83. This is in the lower half of the industry: QCOM underperforms 62.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.51
Quick Ratio 1.83
QCOM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesQCOM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.50% over the past year.
  • QCOM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.54% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, QCOM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.25% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, QCOM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.30% on average per year.
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

  • QCOM is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.18% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, QCOM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.63%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
EPS Next 5Y7.18%
Revenue Next Year0.38%
Revenue Next 2Y0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y2.67%
Revenue Next 5Y5.35%

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.
QCOM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesQCOM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
QCOM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesQCOM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.75 indicates a reasonable valuation of QCOM.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QCOM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.07, QCOM is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.39, the valuation of QCOM can be described as reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QCOM indicates a rather cheap valuation: QCOM is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • QCOM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.75
Fwd PE 11.39
QCOM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQCOM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 92.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QCOM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QCOM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.75
EV/EBITDA 10.92
QCOM Per share dataQCOM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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)7.2
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • QCOM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.45%.
  • QCOM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.47. QCOM pays more dividend than 94.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • QCOM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.45%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of QCOM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.56%!
  • QCOM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • QCOM has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.56%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
QCOM Yearly Dividends per shareQCOM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

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 around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP71.05%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
QCOM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendQCOM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B
QCOM Dividend Payout.QCOM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.QCOM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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QUALCOMM INC

NASDAQ:QCOM (2/27/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 142.275 -0.09 (-0.06%)

142.36

-3.23 (-2.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners81.85%
Inst Owner Change-0.5%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-0.31%
Market Cap151.90B
Revenue(TTM)44.87B
Net Income(TTM)5.37B
Analysts72.89
Price Target168.85 (18.61%)
Short Float %3.21%
Short Ratio3.6
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.45%
Yearly Dividend3.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.56%
DP71.05%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date03-05
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.42%
Min EPS beat(2)0.57%
Max EPS beat(2)2.27%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.96%
Max EPS beat(4)2.27%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.79%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.29%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)2.88%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.38%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.38%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.38%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.19%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.05%
PT rev (1m)-13.39%
PT rev (3m)-13.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.75
Fwd PE 11.39
P/S 3.39
P/FCF 11.75
P/OCF 10.56
P/B 6.58
P/tB 20.91
EV/EBITDA 10.92
EPS(TTM)12.12
EY8.51%
EPS(NY)12.49
Fwd EY8.78%
FCF(TTM)12.11
FCFY8.51%
OCF(TTM)13.49
OCFY9.47%
SpS42.05
BVpS21.62
TBVpS6.81
PEG (NY)7.2
PEG (5Y)0.5
Graham Number76.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.58
F-Score5
WACC10.38%
ROIC/WACC1.93
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 5Y7.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.25%
Revenue growth 3Y0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.3%
Sales Q2Q%5%
Revenue Next Year0.38%
Revenue Next 2Y0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y2.67%
Revenue Next 5Y5.35%
EBIT growth 1Y11.89%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.74%
EBIT growth 5Y22.86%
EBIT Next Year0.78%
EBIT Next 3Y0.95%
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 11.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.58.


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.