(QCOM) Qualcomm - Ratings and Ratios
Processor Chips, Modem Chips, Patent Licensing
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Description: QCOM Qualcomm
QUALCOMM Incorporated is a leading developer and commercializer of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, operating through three main segments: QCT, QTL, and QSI. The companys QCT segment is a major supplier of integrated circuits and system software for mobile devices, automotive systems, and IoT products, leveraging advanced connectivity and computing technologies.
The QTL segment generates revenue through licensing its intellectual property portfolio, which includes patents related to CDMA2000, WCDMA, LTE, and 5G technologies. This segment is a significant contributor to the companys profitability, given the widespread adoption of these technologies in the wireless industry. With a strong presence in the 5G ecosystem, Qualcomm is well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand for 5G-enabled devices and infrastructure.
From a financial perspective, QUALCOMM has demonstrated strong profitability, with a Return on Equity (RoE) of 41.84%. The companys market capitalization stands at $174.68 billion, with a forward Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.26. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, operating margin, and cash flow generation will be crucial in evaluating the companys future prospects.
In terms of growth prospects, QUALCOMMs investments in emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, and Extended Reality (XR) through its QSI segment are expected to drive long-term growth. The companys presence in the IoT and 5G markets, combined with its strong patent portfolio, positions it for potential upside. Key metrics to watch include the companys 5G patent licensing revenue, QCT segment revenue growth, and the performance of its investments in early-stage companies.
From a technical analysis perspective, the stock is currently trading near its support level of $153.1, with resistance levels at $158.8, $162.1, and $171.0. The stocks 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) is at $157.15, indicating a potential resistance level. Monitoring the stocks price action and trading volume will be essential in determining its short-term direction.
QCOM Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 166,306m |
| Sub-Industry | Semiconductors |
| IPO / Inception | 1991-12-13 |
QCOM Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 3.44% |
| Fundamental | 81.8% |
| Dividend Rating | 62.3% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -18.7% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.73 of 5 |
QCOM Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.73% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.04% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 5.44% |
| Payout Consistency | 82.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 29.7% |
QCOM Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 13.8% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -53.1% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 43.7% |
| CAGR 5y | 8.52% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.19 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.23 |
| Alpha | -30.68 |
| Beta | 1.638 |
| Volatility | 32.04% |
| Current Volume | 8156.3k |
| Average Volume 20d | 7151.7k |
| Stop Loss | 155.9 (-3%) |
| Signal | 0.55 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5
| Net Income (11.58b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 2.60b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.21 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.64pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 39.56% (prev 36.37%; Δ 3.19pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.23 (>3.0%) and CFO 12.66b > Net Income 11.58b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (9.34b) to EBITDA (14.31b) ratio: 0.65 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 3.19 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (1.10b) change vs 12m ago -3.09% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 55.68% (prev 55.90%; Δ -0.21pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 80.40% (prev 70.81%; Δ 9.59pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 18.75 (EBITDA TTM 14.31b / Interest Expense TTM 674.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 6.24
| (A) 0.31 = (Total Current Assets 24.91b - Total Current Liabilities 7.80b) / Total Assets 54.86b |
| (B) 0.48 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 26.55b / Total Assets 54.86b |
| (C) 0.23 = EBIT TTM 12.64b / Avg Total Assets 53.80b |
| (D) 0.98 = Book Value of Equity 27.21b / Total Liabilities 27.65b |
| Total Rating: 6.24 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 81.75
| 1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 6.50% = 3.25 |
| 3. FCF Margin 26.87% = 6.72 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.83 = 2.17 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.58 = 0.81 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 18.96% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 42.85% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 37.51% = 1.88 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -3.39% = -0.56 |
| 10. EPS Trend 48.14% = 1.20 |
| 11. EPS CAGR -1.66% = -0.21 |
What is the price of QCOM shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.33%, over one month by -0.16%, over three months by +9.60% and over the past year by -4.37%.
Is Qualcomm a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of QCOM is around 147.96 USD . This means that QCOM is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -7.99%.
Is QCOM a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 12
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 19
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the QCOM price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 176.7 | 9.9% |
| Analysts Target Price | 173.8 | 8.1% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 168.2 | 4.6% |
Last update: 2025-08-23 05:04
QCOM Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 10.01b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 14.8918
P/E Forward = 12.8535
P/S = 3.8446
P/B = 6.1641
P/EG = 1.7842
Beta = 1.228
Revenue TTM = 43.26b USD
EBIT TTM = 12.64b USD
EBITDA TTM = 14.31b USD
Long Term Debt = 14.79b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 7.80b USD (from totalCurrentLiabilities, last quarter)
Debt = 22.59b USD (Calculated: Short Term 7.80b + Long Term 14.79b)
Net Debt = 9.34b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 178.88b USD (166.31b + Debt 22.59b - CCE 10.01b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 18.75 (Ebit TTM 12.64b / Interest Expense TTM 674.0m)
FCF Yield = 6.50% (FCF TTM 11.62b / Enterprise Value 178.88b)
FCF Margin = 26.87% (FCF TTM 11.62b / Revenue TTM 43.26b)
Net Margin = 26.77% (Net Income TTM 11.58b / Revenue TTM 43.26b)
Gross Margin = 55.68% ((Revenue TTM 43.26b - Cost of Revenue TTM 19.17b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 6.57 (Enterprise Value 178.88b / Book Value Of Equity 27.21b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.74% (Interest Expense 168.0m / Debt 22.59b)
Taxrate = 2.19% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 226.0m / 10.34b)
NOPAT = 12.36b (EBIT 12.64b * (1 - 2.19%))
Current Ratio = 3.19 (Total Current Assets 24.91b / Total Current Liabilities 7.80b)
Debt / Equity = 0.83 (Debt 22.59b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 27.21b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.58 (Net Debt 9.34b / EBITDA 14.31b)
Debt / FCF = 1.94 (Debt 22.59b / FCF TTM 11.62b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 27.02b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 21.10% (Net Income 11.58b, Total Assets 54.86b )
RoE = 42.85% (Net Income TTM 11.58b / Total Stockholder Equity 27.02b)
RoCE = 30.22% (Ebit 12.64b / (Equity 27.02b + L.T.Debt 14.79b))
RoIC = 29.66% (NOPAT 12.36b / Invested Capital 41.68b)
WACC = 10.70% (E(166.31b)/V(188.89b) * Re(12.05%)) + (D(22.59b)/V(188.89b) * Rd(0.74%) * (1-Tc(0.02)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -0.95%
Discount Rate = 12.05% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 66.84% ; FCFE base≈12.00b ; Y1≈13.15b ; Y5≈16.77b
Fair Price DCF = 149.8 (DCF Value 161.62b / Shares Outstanding 1.08b; 5y FCF grow 10.98% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 37.51 | Revenue CAGR: -3.39%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 17.47
EPS Correlation: 48.14 | EPS CAGR: -1.66%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 29.19
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