QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) — Stock Score Summary

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 98/100 based on Quality (79/100), Value (53/100), and Momentum (61/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. QUALCOMM is a high-quality technology compounder with a durable moat from its extensive patent portfolio and leadership in wireless and mobile AI chipsets. It stands to benefit from the global acceleration of AI adoption, including elements of the 'China Industrial AI Drive,' as demand for edge AI processing and advanced connectivity grows across industrial applications. However, its significant exposure to the Chinese market (both as a customer and potential competitive/geopolitical risk) and its large-cap status make the 'unpriced' asymmetric macro opportunity less distinct for this fund compared to smaller, more uniquely positioned thematic plays.

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$238.16
Market Cap$251.0B
P/E (TTM)21.06
P/E (Forward)18.39
Price/Book7.59
Return on Equity36.1%
Return on Invested Capital32.5%
Debt/Equity55.98
Gross Margin54.8%
Operating Margin22.1%
Revenue Growth-3.5%
Dividend Yield1.9%
Free Cash Flow$9.6B

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 98/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (79), Value (53), and Momentum (61) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does QUALCOMM Incorporated have an economic moat?
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) has a Quality factor score of 79/100. 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 Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 98/100. 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).