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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) EV/FCF Ratio: 17.28x

Is QUALCOMM Incorporated’s EV/FCF ratio high or low?

QUALCOMM Incorporated's EV/FCF ratio of 17.28x is in line with its 5-year average of 18.77x, around the middle of its 5-year range (10.95x–30.21x).

The EV/FCF ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is 17.28x as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 13.44% (15.23x).

QCOM EV/FCF Ratio Chart

QCOM EV/FCF Ratio
17.28x+9.44% 1Y
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QCOM Average EV/FCF Ratio Chart

QCOM Current vs Average EV/FCF Ratio Chart

QCOM EV/FCF Ratio Metrics

EV/FCF RATIO

17.28x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG TTM

15.23x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 3Y

16.71x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 5Y

18.77x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 10Y

20.96x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 15Y

20.09x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 20Y

20.31x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+13.44%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+3.43%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-7.96%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-17.56%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-13.97%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-14.91%

QCOM Competitors' EV/FCF Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/FCF RATIOTTM3Y5Y
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)17.28x15.23x16.71x18.77x
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)$191.81B43.70x37.06x34.28x31.77x
Amphenol Corporation (APH)$184.89B44.98x49.84x40.77x39.52x
Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX)$182.47B71.86x56.98x45.83x35.48x
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)$223.92B138.20x60.47x59.49x66.63x
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)$179.39B45.54x36.62x37.66x35.04x
Western Digital Corporation (WDC)$167.87B63.48x41.68x41.77x40.98x
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)$164.89B112.46x105.23x82.80x87.52x
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)$257.37B72.26x97.29x109.19x76.36x
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)$257.57B24.52x25.17x21.49x20.01x

Cash Flow Valuation Comparison

EV/FCF

17.3x

P/FCF

16.5x

FCF Yield

6.06%

Formula: EV/FCF = Enterprise Value / Free Cash Flow

EV/FCF vs P/FCF:

  • EV/FCF accounts for debt and cash through enterprise value
  • P/FCF only considers equity value
  • EV/FCF can be compared across companies with different debt levels
  • Both measure how the market values cash generation

QUALCOMM Incorporated EV/FCF Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/FCF = Enterprise Value / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

Enterprise value to free cash flow compares total company value to the cash the business generates after capital expenditures.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

QUALCOMM Incorporated EV/FCF Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/FCF ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The EV/FCF ratio for QCOM stock is 17.28x.
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated's EV/FCF ratio high or low?
QUALCOMM Incorporated's EV/FCF ratio of 17.28x is in line with its 5-year average of 18.77x, around the middle of its 5-year range (10.95x–30.21x).
What is the TTM average EV/FCF ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The TTM average EV/FCF ratio for QCOM stock is 15.23x.
What is the 3Y average EV/FCF ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 3Y average EV/FCF ratio for QCOM stock is 16.71x.
What is the 5Y average EV/FCF ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 5Y average EV/FCF ratio for QCOM stock is 18.77x.
What is the 10Y average EV/FCF ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 10Y average EV/FCF ratio for QCOM stock is 20.96x.
What is the 15Y average EV/FCF ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 15Y average EV/FCF ratio for QCOM stock is 20.09x.
What is the 20Y average EV/FCF ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 20Y average EV/FCF ratio for QCOM stock is 20.31x.

QUALCOMM Incorporated EV/FCF Ratio History

DATEEV/FCF RATIO
2026-06-1017.28x
2026-06-0918.40x
2026-06-0819.46x
2026-06-0519.30x
2026-06-0421.59x
2026-06-0322.22x
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About QUALCOMM Incorporated

QUALCOMM Incorporated is a company dedicated to developing and bringing to market fundamental technologies crucial for the global wireless communication industry. Its operations are structured into three primary segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT division specializes in creating and supplying integrated circuits and system software, leveraging 3G, 4G, 5G, and other advanced wireless technologies. These components are essential for a range of products, including those used for wireless voice and data communication, networking, application processing, multimedia, and global positioning. The QTL segment generates revenue by licensing its extensive intellectual property portfolio, which encompasses various patent rights vital for the manufacture and sale of wireless devices, particularly those adhering to standards like CDMA2000, WCDMA, LTE, and OFDMA-based 5G. Through its QSI segment, Qualcomm invests in early-stage companies across diverse sectors such as 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, consumer electronics, enterprise solutions, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, aiming to support the introduction of new products and services for both existing and emerging communication applications. Furthermore, the company provides development services and related products to United States government agencies and their contractors. Founded in 1985, QUALCOMM Incorporated maintains its headquarters in San Diego, California.

San Diego, CA
49,000 employees
Technology / Semiconductors
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
CEO
Cristiano Renno Amon