205.24 - 207.41
139.95 - 221.69
4.54M / 6.59M (Avg.)
37.59 | 5.48
Profitability reveals how effectively the business turns revenues into profits. Higher and improving margins or returns on capital suggest a durable competitive advantage, supporting a stronger intrinsic valuation.
5.40%
ROE above 1.5x QCOM's 2.06%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
2.08%
ROA 1.25-1.5x QCOM's 1.61%. Walter Schloss would see if improvements in asset turnover can sustain this lead.
5.02%
ROCE above 1.5x QCOM's 1.96%. David Dodd would check if sustainable process or technology advantages are in play.
27.03%
Gross margin 50-75% of QCOM's 50.47%. Martin Whitman would worry about a persistent competitive disadvantage.
8.53%
Operating margin 75-90% of QCOM's 9.87%. Bill Ackman would press for better operational execution.
5.47%
Net margin 50-75% of QCOM's 9.31%. Martin Whitman would question if fundamental disadvantages limit net earnings.