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Is QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Undervalued? Valuation & Fair Price

At $194.26, 3 of the 4 frameworks would pass on QUALCOMM Incorporated today — Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, and Phil Town (Rule #1) rate it Avoid and Peter Lynch rates it Hold. Each model calculates its own fair value and margin of safety; create a free account to see the exact buy price behind every verdict.

QC

QUALCOMM Incorporated

QCOM

Technology · Semiconductors · NASDAQ

$194.26

P/E 18.6×

CEO

Cristiano Renno Amon

Sector

Technology

Industry

Semiconductors

QUALCOMM Incorporated is a company dedicated to developing and bringing to market fundamental technologies crucial for the global wireless communication industry. Its operations are structured into three primary segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT division specializes in creating and supplying integrated circuits and system software, leveraging 3G, 4G, 5G, and other advanced wireless technologies. These components are essential for a range of products, including those used for wireless voice and data communication, networking, application processing, multimedia, and global positioning. The QTL segment generates revenue by licensing its extensive intellectual property portfolio, which encompasses various patent rights vital for the manufacture and sale of wireless devices, particularly those adhering to standards like CDMA2000, WCDMA, LTE, and OFDMA-based 5G. Through its QSI segment, Qualcomm invests in early-stage companies across diverse sectors such as 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, consumer electronics, enterprise solutions, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, aiming to support the introduction of new products and services for both existing and emerging communication applications. Furthermore, the company provides development services and related products to United States government agencies and their contractors. Founded in 1985, QUALCOMM Incorporated maintains its headquarters in San Diego, California.

Investor scorecard

How the four investors rate QUALCOMM Incorporated

3 of 4 frameworks urge caution

Warren Buffett
72%Avoid
Benjamin Graham
36%Avoid
Peter Lynch
60%Hold
Phil Town (Rule #1)
45%Avoid

Investor model analysis

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At $194.26, 3 of 4 frameworks say Avoid

Business Quality55/100

Intrinsic Value (DCF)

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Insider & congress activity

Are insiders buying QCOM?

Over recent SEC Form 4 filings, QCOM insiders bought $0 and sold $9.7M of stock across 74 open-market trades. Insiders sell for many reasons, but they buy for one.

Bought $0Sold $9.7M
Recent open-market insider trades for QCOM
InsiderActionSharesValueDate
AMON CRISTIANO RPresident & CEOSell10,000$1.9MSep 21, 2026
Palkhiwala Akash J.EVP, CFO & COOSell32$6KSep 11, 2026
Palkhiwala Akash J.EVP, CFO & COOSell36$6KSep 11, 2026
Palkhiwala Akash J.EVP, CFO & COOSell48$9KSep 11, 2026
Palkhiwala Akash J.EVP, CFO & COOSell82$15KSep 11, 2026

Members of Congress have also reported 50 trades in QCOM. See the full insider & congress timeline.

Source: SEC Form 4 filings. Open-market buys & sells only. Not investment advice.

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Scenario analysis

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Company financials

5-Year Financials

Income statement highlights — annual, USD

Metric20252024202320222021
Revenue$44.3B
$39.0B
$35.8B
$44.2B
$33.6B
Rev. Growth+13.7%+8.8%-19.0%+31.7%—
Net Income$5.5B$10.1B$7.2B$12.9B$9.0B
Net Margin12.5%26.0%20.2%29.3%26.9%
EPS (Diluted)$5.06$9.09$6.47$11.52$8.00
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