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.
1.78%
ROE above 1.5x QCOM's 0.18%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
0.82%
ROA above 1.5x QCOM's 0.15%. David Dodd would verify if the company’s niche or scale drives superior asset efficiency.
1.42%
Positive ROCE while QCOM is negative. John Neff would see if competitive strategy explains the difference.
28.22%
Gross margin 50-75% of QCOM's 42.87%. Martin Whitman would worry about a persistent competitive disadvantage.
3.96%
Positive operating margin while QCOM is negative. John Neff might see a significant competitive edge in operations.
3.17%
Net margin above 1.5x QCOM's 1.00%. David Dodd would investigate if product mix or brand premium drives better bottom line.