Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Qualcomm Incorporated stock (QCOM) is currently trading at $130.35. Qualcomm Incorporated PE ratio is 25.89. Qualcomm Incorporated PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.06. Analyst consensus price target for QCOM is $156.96. WallStSmart rates QCOM as Hold.
Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) stock price prediction for 2030: Base case $122.83. Bull case $153.54. Bear case $92.12. See full QCOM 2030 price forecast and methodology on WallStSmart.
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- Qualcomm Incorporated financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- QCOM Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- QCOM analyst price target and Smart Rating
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QCOM Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
QCOM trades 286% above its Graham fair value of $33.80, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, return on equity. Concerns around price/book and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) Key Strengths (5)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
81.64% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Every $100 of equity generates $22 in profit
Strong operational efficiency: $28 kept per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -1.80%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 6.0x book value
Modest revenue growth at 5.00%
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.06x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $12 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 61/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.2/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.55) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 21.50%, Operating Margin at 27.50%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.06), Price/Book (6.01) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 5.00%, EPS Growth at -1.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Profit Margin at 12.00%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 21.50% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 5.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
QCOM Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
QCOM's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.06x trades 45% below its historical average of 5.6x (1th percentile). The current valuation is 69% below its historical high of 9.77x set in Jun 2006, and 7% above its historical low of 2.87x in Jan 2016.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) · TECHNOLOGY › SEMICONDUCTORS
The Big Picture
Qualcomm Incorporated is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 44.9B with 500% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.0% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 500% YoY, reaching 44.9B. This pace significantly outperforms most SEMICONDUCTORS peers.
ROE of 2150.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Earnings fell 180% YoY while revenue grew 500%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Qualcomm Incorporated push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Qualcomm Incorporated maintain 500%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor SEMICONDUCTORS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Qualcomm Incorporated.
Bottom Line
Qualcomm Incorporated offers an attractive blend of growth (500% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(57 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ACE, HEATHER S EVP, Chief HR Officer | Sell | -3,200 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Qualcomm Incorporated(QCOM)
NASDAQ
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.