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- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
- Operating Profit Margin since 2005
- Current Ratio since 2005
- Aggregate Accruals
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Calculation
Qualcomm Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Revenues1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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Based on: 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$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Qualcomm Inc. Annual Report.
- Share Price Trend
- The share price exhibited a generally upward trajectory over the analyzed period, starting at $40.38 in late 2005 and rising to $172.99 by 2024. Despite several fluctuations, including notable declines around 2014-2017 and 2021-2023, the overall increase is significant, reflecting substantial growth in market valuation over nearly two decades. A pronounced surge is observed between 2019 and 2021, where the price rose sharply from $84.63 to $138.48 and peaked at $172.99 by 2024.
- Sales per Share Development
- Sales per share consistently increased from $3.45 in 2005 to a peak of $39.43 in 2022. There was steady growth with some volatility; for instance, sales per share dipped slightly after reaching $21.26 in 2019 but significantly rebounded afterward. The value dropped to $32.18 in 2023 before rising again to $35.07 in 2024. This pattern indicates solid revenue growth with some short-term fluctuations likely due to market or operational factors.
- Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio Analysis
- The P/S ratio demonstrated a downward trend overall, starting at a high of 11.7 in 2005 and decreasing to more moderate levels around 4-5 by the mid-2010s. This suggests that the share price grew at a slower rate relative to sales growth, implying improving valuations in terms of sales. The ratio fell to its lowest at 2.85 in 2022, indicating that the increase in sales per share outpaced the share price at this time. Subsequently, the P/S ratio climbed back to 4.93 by 2024, reflecting a recent acceleration in share price relative to sales.
- Summary of Patterns
- The data reveals that while the share price experienced volatility, especially drops in some mid and late years, there was a strong upward momentum reflecting increased investor confidence or market valuation. Sales per share steadily improved with minor fluctuations, underpinning the growth in the company's operating performance. The declining long-term P/S ratio points to a valuation becoming more justified by rising sales, but recent increases may suggest changing market expectations or stock price appreciation.
- Insights
- The divergence between sales per share growth and share price appreciation in some periods indicates varying investor sentiment or external market influences affecting valuation. The rebound in P/S ratio towards the end of the period could suggest renewed optimism or anticipation of future growth. Overall, the trends depict a company with solid sales expansion and a share price that reflects long-term value creation, albeit with intermittent valuation adjustments.
Comparison to Competitors
Qualcomm Inc., P/S, 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. | |
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Based on: 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., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment)
| Qualcomm Inc. | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | |
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Based on: 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., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Qualcomm Inc. | Information Technology | |
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Based on: 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).