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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) PE Ratio: 20.63

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

QUALCOMM Incorporated's P/E ratio of 20.63 is 11% above its 5-year average of 18.61, around the middle of its 5-year range (9.14–36.42).

The P/E ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is 20.63 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 12.73% (23.64).

PE Ratio (20.63) = Close Price ($192.31) / Diluted TTM EPS ($9.32)

QCOM PE Ratio Chart

QCOM PE Ratio
20.63+27.19% 1Y
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QCOM Average PE Ratio Chart

QCOM Current vs Average PE Ratio Chart

QCOM PE Ratio Metrics

PE RATIO

20.63

PE RATIO AVG TTM

23.64

PE RATIO AVG 3Y

20.93

PE RATIO AVG 5Y

18.61

PE RATIO AVG 10Y

22.43

PE RATIO AVG 15Y

20.90

PE RATIO AVG 20Y

22.64

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-12.73%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-1.43%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+10.83%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-8.04%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-1.29%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-8.87%

QCOM Competitors' PE Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPPE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)$202.82B20.6323.6420.9318.61
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)$191.81B58.5563.4952.3347.19
Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET)$191.09B51.9751.5245.1443.18
Amphenol Corporation (APH)$184.89B43.1644.7938.3234.47
Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX)$182.47B77.1340.7637.1525.63
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)$223.92B87.9740.5440.5440.54
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)$179.39B228.89116.74123.11327.27
Western Digital Corporation (WDC)$167.87B28.7724.3726.8820.10
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)$164.89BN/A660.46661.40661.40
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)$257.37B48.3237.4331.3727.31

P/E vs. its own history

At 20.6, P/E is in its normal range — richer than 53% of its 20-year range.

20-year low

9.1

median

20.2

20-year high

56.3

cheaperricher

P/E Comparison

Trailing P/E

20.6

Forward P/E

17.9

Forward P/E Calculation

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Forward P/E is calculated using analyst consensus EPS estimates for the current or next fiscal year.

Calculation:

Current Price

$192.31

÷

Forward EPS (Est.)

$10.73

=

Forward P/E

17.92

Source: FMP Analyst Consensus Estimates. Forward EPS represents the average analyst estimate for the nearest fiscal year.

QUALCOMM Incorporated 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

QUALCOMM Incorporated PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The P/E ratio for QCOM stock is 20.63.
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated's P/E ratio high or low?
QUALCOMM Incorporated's P/E ratio of 20.63 is 11% above its 5-year average of 18.61, 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 23.64.
What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 3Y average P/E ratio for QCOM stock is 20.93.
What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 5Y average P/E ratio for QCOM stock is 18.61.
What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 10Y average P/E ratio for QCOM stock is 22.43.
What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 15Y average P/E ratio for QCOM stock is 20.90.
What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 20Y average P/E ratio for QCOM stock is 22.64.

QUALCOMM Incorporated PE Ratio History

DATEPE RATIO
2026-06-1020.63
2026-06-0922.04
2026-06-0823.37
2026-06-0523.17
2026-06-0426.03
2026-06-0326.83
2026-06-0225.84
2026-06-0124.57
2026-05-2926.93
2026-05-2826.10
2026-05-2725.04
2026-05-2626.70
2026-05-2225.55
2026-05-2122.90
2026-05-2021.73
2026-05-1920.99
2026-05-1821.85
2026-05-1521.62
2026-05-1421.47
2026-05-1322.87
2026-05-1222.57
2026-05-1125.49
2026-05-0823.51
2026-05-0721.73
2026-05-0620.66
2026-05-0520.02
2026-05-0418.07
2026-05-0118.99
2026-04-3019.27
2026-04-2916.74
2026-04-2830.24
2026-04-2730.29
2026-04-2430.01
2026-04-2327.01
2026-04-2227.43
2026-04-2127.33
2026-04-2027.73
2026-04-1727.46
2026-04-1627.11
2026-04-1526.82
2026-04-1426.78
2026-04-1326.46
2026-04-1025.82
2026-04-0925.76
2026-04-0825.71
2026-04-0725.01
2026-04-0625.35
2026-04-0225.56
2026-04-0125.66
2026-03-3125.96
2026-03-3025.62
2026-03-2725.63
2026-03-2626.32
2026-03-2526.28
2026-03-2425.94
2026-03-2325.88
2026-03-2026.19
2026-03-1926.47
2026-03-1826.30
2026-03-1726.53
2026-03-1626.09
2026-03-1326.17
2026-03-1226.44
2026-03-1127.04
2026-03-1027.26
2026-03-0927.84
2026-03-0627.36
2026-03-0527.62
2026-03-0428.13
2026-03-0327.85
2026-03-0228.43
2026-02-2728.70
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2026-02-0627.69
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2026-02-0329.38
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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