GROWTH
Top line accelerating.
+13.7% YoY versus +8.8% prior. 3y CAGR +0.1%.
+13.7%
QUALCOMM Incorporated QCOM
Technology · Market Cap: $223.2B
$226.11▲ 13.14 (6.17%)
Fundamentals as of 2025-09-28
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Technology · Market Cap: $223.2B
Fundamentals as of 2025-09-28
The Question
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
2 of 2 legendary models say AVOID QCOM.
What would legendary investors pay for QCOM?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
+13.7% YoY versus +8.8% prior. 3y CAGR +0.1%.
+13.7%Net margin 12.5% versus 26.0% prior (−13.5pp). Operating 27.9%.
12.5%P/E 23.2x — 30% above the 5y median of 17.9x. Forward 21.1x hints at EPS expansion next year.
23.2xYes — QUALCOMM Incorporated's 26.1% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 1.36 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — QUALCOMM Incorporated's 26.1% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 1.36 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
Bottom line: QCOM is flagged as overvalued by 1 of 2 legendary models, with 0 BUY and 1 HOLD, but earns a C sector grade (53/100) in Technology. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
QCOM's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
QCOM is in the Technology sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
0 of 2 legendary investor models rate QCOM a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $191. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
QCOM trades at 25.3x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
QCOM and IBM differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full QCOM vs IBM compare matrix.
How does QCOM compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingQCOM sits at #69 in Technology with a C grade (53/100).
