Current Ratio
since 2005
Paying user area
Try for free
Qualcomm Inc. pages available for free this week:
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Cash Flow Statement
- Common-Size Income Statement
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
- Aggregate Accruals
The data is hidden behind: . Unhide it.
Get full access to the entire website from $10.42/mo, or
get 1-month access to Qualcomm Inc. for $24.99.
This is a one-time payment. There is no automatic renewal.
We accept:
Calculation
Qualcomm Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2025 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 29, 2024 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 24, 2023 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 25, 2022 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 26, 2021 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 27, 2020 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 29, 2019 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 30, 2018 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 24, 2017 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 25, 2016 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 27, 2015 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 28, 2014 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 29, 2013 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 30, 2012 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 25, 2011 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 26, 2010 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 27, 2009 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 28, 2008 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 30, 2007 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 24, 2006 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 25, 2005 | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-25).
1 US$ in millions
The analysis of the annual financial data indicates notable fluctuations in the liquidity position over the observed period. Current assets show a general upward trend from 7,791 million US dollars in 2005 to 25,754 million US dollars in 2025, with some periods of accelerated growth, most notably around 2017 where current assets surged to 43,593 million US dollars before subsequently decreasing the following year and then resuming growth.
Current liabilities also follow an overall increasing pattern, rising from 1,070 million US dollars in 2005 to 9,144 million US dollars in 2025. The liabilities experienced significant peaks around 2010 and again in 2017 where they reached over 10,000 million US dollars, followed by some variability in subsequent years.
Examining the current ratio, which reflects short-term liquidity, values started very high at 7.28 in 2005, indicating a strong ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. This ratio declined significantly through the years, reaching its lowest at 1.55 in 2018, suggesting a tightening liquidity position at that time. After 2018, the current ratio gradually improved, reaching 2.82 by 2025, signaling a recovery in liquidity status though still below the levels observed in the early years.
- Current Assets
- The overall upward trend points to growth in assets available to meet short-term obligations, with a pronounced spike in 2017 likely due to specific business developments or asset acquisitions.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities have increased substantially, reflecting higher short-term obligations. Peaks around 2010 and 2017 indicate times of increased financial commitments that may have pressured liquidity ratios.
- Current Ratio
- The downward trend in the current ratio until 2018 signals declining liquidity strength, which could imply rising risk in meeting short-term obligations. The increase from 2019 onwards suggests measures were taken to improve liquidity management or that asset growth outpaced liabilities.
In summary, the company's liquidity position has experienced periods of strain interspersed with recovery. The significant dip in the current ratio in 2018 and subsequent improvement indicates active financial management in response to increasing short-term liabilities. Maintaining a current ratio above 2 in recent years provides a moderate cushion for short-term financial health, though it remains below the historically higher levels observed during the earlier years of the data series.
Comparison to Competitors
Qualcomm Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Qualcomm Inc. | Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Analog Devices Inc. | Applied Materials Inc. | Broadcom Inc. | Intel Corp. | KLA Corp. | Lam Research Corp. | Micron Technology Inc. | NVIDIA Corp. | Texas Instruments Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Sep 29, 2024 | |||||||||||
| Sep 24, 2023 | |||||||||||
| Sep 25, 2022 | |||||||||||
| Sep 26, 2021 | |||||||||||
| Sep 27, 2020 | |||||||||||
| Sep 29, 2019 | |||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2018 | |||||||||||
| Sep 24, 2017 | |||||||||||
| Sep 25, 2016 | |||||||||||
| Sep 27, 2015 | |||||||||||
| Sep 28, 2014 | |||||||||||
| Sep 29, 2013 | |||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2012 | |||||||||||
| Sep 25, 2011 | |||||||||||
| Sep 26, 2010 | |||||||||||
| Sep 27, 2009 | |||||||||||
| Sep 28, 2008 | |||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2007 | |||||||||||
| Sep 24, 2006 | |||||||||||
| Sep 25, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-25).
Comparison to Sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)
Qualcomm Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment)
| Qualcomm Inc. | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2025 | ||
| Sep 29, 2024 | ||
| Sep 24, 2023 | ||
| Sep 25, 2022 | ||
| Sep 26, 2021 | ||
| Sep 27, 2020 | ||
| Sep 29, 2019 | ||
| Sep 30, 2018 | ||
| Sep 24, 2017 | ||
| Sep 25, 2016 | ||
| Sep 27, 2015 | ||
| Sep 28, 2014 | ||
| Sep 29, 2013 | ||
| Sep 30, 2012 | ||
| Sep 25, 2011 | ||
| Sep 26, 2010 | ||
| Sep 27, 2009 | ||
| Sep 28, 2008 | ||
| Sep 30, 2007 | ||
| Sep 24, 2006 | ||
| Sep 25, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-25).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Qualcomm Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Qualcomm Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2025 | ||
| Sep 29, 2024 | ||
| Sep 24, 2023 | ||
| Sep 25, 2022 | ||
| Sep 26, 2021 | ||
| Sep 27, 2020 | ||
| Sep 29, 2019 | ||
| Sep 30, 2018 | ||
| Sep 24, 2017 | ||
| Sep 25, 2016 | ||
| Sep 27, 2015 | ||
| Sep 28, 2014 | ||
| Sep 29, 2013 | ||
| Sep 30, 2012 | ||
| Sep 25, 2011 | ||
| Sep 26, 2010 | ||
| Sep 27, 2009 | ||
| Sep 28, 2008 | ||
| Sep 30, 2007 | ||
| Sep 24, 2006 | ||
| Sep 25, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-25).