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Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM)

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Current Valuation Ratios

Qualcomm Inc., current price multiples

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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. Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Information Technology
Selected Financial Data
Current share price (P)
No. shares of common stock outstanding
Growth rate (g)
 
Earnings per share (EPS)
Next year expected EPS
Operating profit per share
Sales per share
Book value per share (BVPS)
Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples)
Price to earnings (P/E)
Price to next year expected earnings
Price-earnings-growth (PEG)
Price to operating profit (P/OP)
Price to sales (P/S)
Price to book value (P/BV)

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-29).

If the company price multiple is lower then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company price multiple is higher then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively overvalued.


Historical Valuation Ratios (Summary)

Qualcomm Inc., historical price multiples

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Sep 29, 2024 Sep 24, 2023 Sep 25, 2022 Sep 26, 2021 Sep 27, 2020 Sep 29, 2019
Price to earnings (P/E)
Price to operating profit (P/OP)
Price to sales (P/S)
Price to book value (P/BV)

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).


Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
The P/E ratio exhibited volatility over the observed periods. It started at 22.03 in 2019, rose to a peak of 28.06 in 2020, then saw a significant decline to 9.75 in 2022. Subsequently, it increased again to 17.07 in 2023 and further to 18.95 in 2024. This pattern indicates fluctuations in investor expectations relative to earnings, with a notable dip around 2022, suggesting a period of lower market valuation or increased earnings during that year.
Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) Ratio
The P/OP ratio closely mirrors the P/E ratio trend. It increased sharply from 12.6 in 2019 to a high of 23.32 in 2020, declined markedly to 7.95 in 2022, and then rose again to 15.85 in 2023 and 19.08 in 2024. The decline in 2022 reflects a similar pattern to the P/E ratio, possibly attributable to improved operating profit or subdued market pricing during that period. Recovery in subsequent years indicates renewed optimism or growth in operating profit valuations.
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
The P/S ratio experienced an initial increase from 3.98 in 2019 to 6.2 in 2020, followed by a decreasing trend to 2.85 in 2022. After this low, the ratio rose moderately to 3.45 in 2023 and further to 4.93 in 2024. This metric's fluctuation suggests variations in sales valuation by the market, with a particularly low point in 2022 indicating either a decrease in sales valuation or higher sales relative to stock price during that year.
Price to Book Value (P/BV) Ratio
The P/BV ratio shows a consistent downward trend from 19.69 in 2019 to 7.31 in 2024, with a marked drop between 2020 (24) and 2022 (7). It decreased steadily from 24 in 2020 to 5.72 in 2023 before a slight recovery to 7.31 in 2024. This downward movement indicates a contraction in market valuation relative to the book value of the company, potentially reflecting changes in asset base, market sentiment, or both over the years.

Price to Earnings (P/E)

Qualcomm Inc., historical P/E calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Sep 29, 2024 Sep 24, 2023 Sep 25, 2022 Sep 26, 2021 Sep 27, 2020 Sep 29, 2019
No. shares of common stock outstanding1
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Net income (in millions)
Earnings per share (EPS)2
Share price1, 3
Valuation Ratio
P/E ratio4
Benchmarks
P/E Ratio, Competitors5
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.
P/E Ratio, Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
P/E Ratio, Industry
Information Technology

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).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2024 Calculation
EPS = Net income ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ÷ =

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Qualcomm Inc. Annual Report.

4 2024 Calculation
P/E ratio = Share price ÷ EPS
= ÷ =

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Share Price
The share price exhibited an overall upward trajectory from 2019 to 2024, beginning at 84.63 USD in 2019 and reaching 172.99 USD by 2024. There was a notable increase between 2019 and 2021, peaking at 138.48 USD, followed by a decline in 2022 to 112.5 USD and a slight further dip in 2023 to 110.89 USD. However, a strong rebound occurred in 2024, with the price rising significantly to 172.99 USD.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
The EPS demonstrated a generally positive upward trend over the period, rising from 3.84 USD in 2019 to a peak of 11.54 USD in 2022. After this peak, EPS declined to 6.5 USD in 2023 but recovered to 9.13 USD in 2024. The data suggests strong earnings growth particularly from 2020 to 2022, followed by some volatility in the subsequent years.
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
The P/E ratio fluctuated throughout the period, starting at 22.03 in 2019 and increasing to 28.06 in 2020, indicating a higher market valuation relative to earnings. From 2020 to 2022, the ratio decreased sharply to 9.75, reflecting a period where earnings growth outpaced share price increases or a market revaluation. This ratio increased again to 17.07 in 2023 and modestly to 18.95 in 2024, suggesting a partial market re-rating in line with the recovering share price and earnings.

Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)

Qualcomm Inc., historical P/OP calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Sep 29, 2024 Sep 24, 2023 Sep 25, 2022 Sep 26, 2021 Sep 27, 2020 Sep 29, 2019
No. shares of common stock outstanding1
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Operating income (in millions)
Operating profit per share2
Share price1, 3
Valuation Ratio
P/OP ratio4
Benchmarks
P/OP Ratio, Competitors5
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.
P/OP Ratio, Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
P/OP Ratio, Industry
Information Technology

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).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2024 Calculation
Operating profit per share = Operating income ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ÷ =

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Qualcomm Inc. Annual Report.

4 2024 Calculation
P/OP ratio = Share price ÷ Operating profit per share
= ÷ =

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Share Price Trend
The share price showed a general upward trajectory over the period, increasing from $84.63 in late 2019 to $172.99 in late 2024. Notable growth phases include a sharp rise between 2019 and 2021, peaking at $138.48, followed by a decline in 2022 and 2023 to around $110. Subsequently, a significant recovery occurred in 2024.
Operating Profit Per Share
Operating profit per share exhibited fluctuations with an initial decline from $6.71 in 2019 to $5.53 in 2020, then a marked increase to $8.74 in 2021 and a peak of $14.15 in 2022. After this peak, profit dropped to $7.00 in 2023, before rebounding to $9.06 in 2024. This pattern suggests volatility in operational efficiency or profitability factors over these years.
Price to Operating Profit Ratio (P/OP)
The P/OP ratio demonstrated considerable variability, reflecting shifts in market valuation relative to operating profit. It spiked to a high of 23.32 in 2020, suggesting a premium valuation despite lower operating profit that year. The ratio then decreased to a low of 7.95 in 2022, coinciding with peak operating profit, indicating a more attractive valuation. Subsequently, the ratio increased again in 2023 and 2024 to 15.85 and 19.08 respectively, implying rising share prices not fully matched by operating profit growth.
Overall Insights
The data reveals cyclical patterns in profitability and valuation. The peak operating profit in 2022 was associated with a lower price multiple, suggesting market recognition of strong earnings. The subsequent recovery in share price by 2024 outpaced operating profit gains, leading to higher valuation multiples. Investors appear to price future growth expectations into the share price, especially in the latest period. The volatility in operating profit per share indicates potential influences from market conditions, cost structure, or operational changes over time.

Price to Sales (P/S)

Qualcomm Inc., historical P/S calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Sep 29, 2024 Sep 24, 2023 Sep 25, 2022 Sep 26, 2021 Sep 27, 2020 Sep 29, 2019
No. shares of common stock outstanding1
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Revenues (in millions)
Sales per share2
Share price1, 3
Valuation Ratio
P/S ratio4
Benchmarks
P/S Ratio, Competitors5
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.
P/S Ratio, Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
P/S Ratio, Industry
Information Technology

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).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2024 Calculation
Sales per share = Revenues ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ÷ =

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Qualcomm Inc. Annual Report.

4 2024 Calculation
P/S ratio = Share price ÷ Sales per share
= ÷ =

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The financial data reveals several notable trends over the six-year period ending in 2024. The share price exhibited an overall upward movement with some fluctuations, increasing from $84.63 in 2019 to $172.99 in 2024. However, there were intermittent declines observed in 2022 and 2023, where the price dropped from a peak of $138.48 in 2021 to $112.50 and $110.89, respectively, before rebounding sharply in 2024.

Sales per share showed variability but a generally positive trend over the period. Starting at $21.26 in 2019, sales per share experienced a slight decline in 2020, but then increased significantly to $39.43 by 2022. After this peak, there was a decrease to $32.18 in 2023, followed by a modest recovery to $35.07 in 2024. This pattern suggests some volatility in revenue generation or changes in the number of shares outstanding.

The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio displayed considerable fluctuations, indicating varying market perceptions relative to sales performance. The ratio surged from 3.98 in 2019 to a high of 6.20 in 2020, suggesting that the market valued the stock more aggressively relative to its sales at that time. Following this peak, the P/S ratio declined steadily to 2.85 by 2022, reflecting either a correction in the market’s valuation or improving sales. In 2023, the ratio rose modestly to 3.45 and increased further to 4.93 in 2024, demonstrating renewed investor confidence and potentially a more optimistic outlook on future sales growth or profitability.

Share Price
Overall increasing trend with peak in 2024 after dips in 2022 and 2023.
Sales per Share
Growth until 2022, followed by a reduction and then partial recovery by 2024.
Price-to-Sales Ratio
Volatile movements with an initial increase to 2020, subsequent decline to 2022, and renewed rises through 2024.

Price to Book Value (P/BV)

Qualcomm Inc., historical P/BV calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Sep 29, 2024 Sep 24, 2023 Sep 25, 2022 Sep 26, 2021 Sep 27, 2020 Sep 29, 2019
No. shares of common stock outstanding1
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Stockholders’ equity (in millions)
Book value per share (BVPS)2
Share price1, 3
Valuation Ratio
P/BV ratio4
Benchmarks
P/BV Ratio, Competitors5
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.
P/BV Ratio, Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
P/BV Ratio, Industry
Information Technology

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).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2024 Calculation
BVPS = Stockholders’ equity ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ÷ =

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Qualcomm Inc. Annual Report.

4 2024 Calculation
P/BV ratio = Share price ÷ BVPS
= ÷ =

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The analysis of the annual financial data reveals several notable trends across the given periods.

Share Price
The share price exhibited a general upward trajectory over the span of six years, increasing from $84.63 in 2019 to $172.99 in 2024. The price peaked around 2021 at $138.48 before experiencing a decline during 2022 and 2023, dropping to $110.89. Subsequently, a substantial recovery occurred in 2024, leading to the highest recorded price in the data set.
Book Value Per Share (BVPS)
Book value per share displayed consistent growth throughout the period, rising steadily from $4.30 in 2019 to $23.65 by 2024. The increase in BVPS was particularly pronounced between 2020 and 2022, nearly doubling from $5.37 to $16.07, and continuing to rise albeit at a slower pace thereafter.
Price to Book Value (P/BV) Ratio
The P/BV ratio initially escalated from 19.69 in 2019 to a peak of 24 in 2020, suggesting the market valuation increased at a faster rate than book value. However, from 2021 onward, the ratio declined sharply to 7.31 in 2024, with the most significant drop occurring between 2020 and 2022. This indicates that while the share price experienced fluctuations, the book value's rapid growth outpaced the market price adjustment, leading to a compression in the valuation multiple.

In summary, the data indicates that while share price fluctuations occurred, the fundamental book value per share consistently strengthened. The declining P/BV ratio from 2020 suggests market valuation became more aligned with the underlying book value, potentially reflecting changing investor valuation perspectives or underlying company performance improvements. The strong recovery in share price in 2024 combined with the continuing rise in book value may signal renewed investor confidence or improved financial outlook.