Ferrovial SE (FER)vsQualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
FER
Ferrovial SE
$69.60
+2.58%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $49.47B
QCOM
Qualcomm Incorporated
$192.57
+3.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $177.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Qualcomm Incorporated generates 362% more annual revenue ($44.49B vs $9.63B). QCOM leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 9.2%. QCOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. QCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
FER
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
QCOM
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FER.
Margin of Safety
+15.3%
Fair Value
$220.25
Current Price
$192.57
$27.68 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 173.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 87.6%
Trading at 9.0x book value
Revenue declined 3.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FER
The strongest argument for FER centers on Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : QCOM
The strongest argument for QCOM centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 22.1%. PEG of 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FER
The primary concerns for FER are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 48.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : QCOM
The primary concerns for QCOM are Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FER profiles as a value stock while QCOM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
QCOM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
FER is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
QCOM generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QCOM scores higher overall (72/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ferrovial SE
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Ferrovial SE, engages in the development, construction, and operation of highways and airports in the United States, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Qualcomm Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, and incorporated in Delaware. It creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. It owns patents critical to the 5G, 4G, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA mobile communications standards.
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