PE Ratio: 21.10

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 21.10 is 15% above its 5-year average of 18.33, around the middle of its 5-year range (9.14–36.42).

As of 2026-09-16T22:30:48.727Z. 14.30% below its 12-month average of 24.62.

PE Ratio (21.10) = Close Price ($184.84) / Diluted TTM EPS ($8.76)

QCOM PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 21.1, P/E is near its 20-year median — higher than 56% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?

The P/E ratio for QCOM stock is 21.10.

Is QUALCOMM Incorporated's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 21.10 is 15% above its 5-year average of 18.33, around the middle of its 5-year range (9.14–36.42).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for QCOM stock is 24.62.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for QCOM stock is 21.39.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for QCOM stock is 18.33.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for QCOM stock is 21.12.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for QCOM stock is 18.87.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for QCOM stock is 20.59.

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