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.
9.03%
ROE above 1.5x QCOM's 4.15%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
7.03%
ROA above 1.5x QCOM's 2.83%. David Dodd would verify if the company’s niche or scale drives superior asset efficiency.
10.77%
ROCE above 1.5x QCOM's 3.33%. David Dodd would check if sustainable process or technology advantages are in play.
53.05%
Gross margin 75-90% of QCOM's 66.53%. Bill Ackman would ask if incremental improvements can close the gap.
34.89%
Operating margin 1.25-1.5x QCOM's 28.32%. Bruce Berkowitz would investigate if management’s strategy yields a cost advantage.
26.72%
Similar net margin to QCOM's 29.30%. Walter Schloss would conclude both firms have parallel cost-revenue structures.