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.
17.31%
ROE 50-75% of QCOM's 23.73%. Martin Whitman would question whether management can close the gap.
9.37%
ROA above 1.5x QCOM's 4.74%. David Dodd would verify if the company’s niche or scale drives superior asset efficiency.
12.03%
ROCE above 1.5x QCOM's 7.71%. David Dodd would check if sustainable process or technology advantages are in play.
67.18%
Gross margin 1.25-1.5x QCOM's 56.75%. Bruce Berkowitz would confirm if this advantage is sustainable.
48.32%
Operating margin above 1.5x QCOM's 27.30%. David Dodd would verify if the firm’s operations are uniquely productive.
42.16%
Net margin above 1.5x QCOM's 22.21%. David Dodd would investigate if product mix or brand premium drives better bottom line.