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.
3.82%
ROE 75-90% of QCOM's 4.78%. Bill Ackman would demand evidence of future operational improvements.
2.29%
ROA 1.25-1.5x QCOM's 1.76%. Walter Schloss would see if improvements in asset turnover can sustain this lead.
3.30%
ROCE 50-75% of QCOM's 4.44%. Martin Whitman would worry if management fails to deploy capital effectively.
44.73%
Gross margin 1.25-1.5x QCOM's 31.75%. Bruce Berkowitz would confirm if this advantage is sustainable.
14.66%
Operating margin above 1.5x QCOM's 8.28%. David Dodd would verify if the firm’s operations are uniquely productive.
12.51%
Net margin above 1.5x QCOM's 5.16%. David Dodd would investigate if product mix or brand premium drives better bottom line.