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QUALCOMM Incorporated · Technology · United States · $175.4B · Avg Vol: $1.8B/d

76
StockRank
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Q
76
V
58
M
36
P/E (TTM)
18.7x
ROE
33.8%
D/E
0.6x
Dividend %
2.2%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

This is the US line of Qualcomm, whose licensing segment generates durable high-margin cash flow funding a large buyback and growing dividend, with a strong quality score (Q78) and a 2.8% upward consensus revision. It is diversifying into automotive and edge-AI silicon. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

QUALCOMM Incorporated designs and manufactures semiconductors, software, and services for wireless technology, primarily known for its Snapdragon processors and modems for mobile devices. It holds a dominant market position in mobile chipsets and significant intellectual property in wireless communications, particularly 5G technologies. Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless innovation, licensing its extensive patent portfolio and providing critical components for the mobile ecosystem.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue44.2B35.8B39.0B44.3B0.1%44.1B43.1B45.0B0.8%
EPS11.526.479.095.05-24.0%8.754.424.28-7.9%
Shares1.1B1.1B1.1B1.1B-4.2%1.1B
Debt15.5B15.4B14.6B14.8B-1.5%15.3B
Equity18.0B21.6B26.3B21.2B5.6%
Op CF9.1B11.3B12.2B14.0B15.5%12.4B
Inv CF-5.8B762.0M-3.6B-800.0M
Fin CF-7.2B-6.7B-9.3B-13.2B
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PRICE (1Y)-3.6%
148155162169176Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$164.19
RSI (14)
54.8
52W High
$258.96
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
76
ROIC
30.2%94.0
ROE
33.8%91.8
GP/Assets
47.7%86.4
Op. Margin
18.5%80.4
FCF/Assets
24.9%96.2
Piotroski
660.2
Int. Cover
18.2x58.3
D/E Ratio
0.55x26.0
Current Ratio
2.02x51.6
Value
58
P/E (TTM)
18.7x69.0
EV/EBITDA
14.9x57.5
P/FCF
14.0x76.7
P/B
6.3x22.9
P/S
4.0x41.2
Div Yield
2.2%66.9
Momentum
36
52W High %
63%45.2
RS 6M
4%58.7
SMA 50/200
1.04x55.0
EPS Rev 4W
-7.3%6.4
EPS Rev 12W
-4.1%12.9
EPS Improve
+17%24.4
Q Growth
-25%17.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$175.4B
P/E (Forward)
16.0x
Gross Margin
54.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of QCOM are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
QCOMQUALCOMM Incorporated(you)$175.4B76Buy
ADI.MXAnalog Devices, Inc.$182.6B75Buy
2454.TWMediaTek Inc.$187.3B72Buy
TII.DETexas Instruments Incorporated$234.2B75Buy
285A.TKioxia Holdings Corporation$163.8B86Strong Buy
MRVL1.MXMarvell Technology, Inc.$205.6B63Hold
3711.TWASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.$96.6B65Buy
NXPINXP Semiconductors N.V.$56.4B77Buy
MPWRMonolithic Power Systems, Inc.$61.7B71Buy
ALABAstera Labs, Inc.$50.2B77Buy

Peer medians: ROE 7.5% · P/E 29.9x · Gross margin 33.3%

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM): Stock Score Summary

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 76/100 based on Quality (76/100), Value (58/100), and Momentum (36/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. This is the US line of Qualcomm, whose licensing segment generates durable high-margin cash flow funding a large buyback and growing dividend, with a strong quality score (Q78) and a 2.8% upward consensus revision. It is diversifying into automotive and edge-AI silicon. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance.

QUALCOMM Incorporated designs and manufactures semiconductors, software, and services for wireless technology, primarily known for its Snapdragon processors and modems for mobile devices. It holds a dominant market position in mobile chipsets and significant intellectual property in wireless communications, particularly 5G technologies. Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless innovation, licensing its extensive patent portfolio and providing critical components for the mobile ecosystem.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$164.19
Market Cap$175.4B
P/E (TTM)18.71
P/E (Forward)16.05
Price/Book6.26
Return on Equity33.8%
Return on Invested Capital30.2%
Debt/Equity0.55x
Gross Margin54.2%
Operating Margin18.5%
Revenue Growth-4.0%
Dividend Yield2.2%
Free Cash Flow$12.5B

QUALCOMM Incorporated operates in the Semiconductors industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is QUALCOMM Incorporated’s (QCOM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is 76/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (76), Value (58), and Momentum (36) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does QUALCOMM Incorporated have an economic moat?
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) has a Quality factor score of 76/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 76/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is QUALCOMM Incorporated in?
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductors industry (United States).