QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Return on Assets (ROA): 17.37%
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
QUALCOMM Incorporated's return on assets (ROA) of 17.37% is in line with its 5-year average of 17.75%, around the middle of its 5-year range (11.05%–26.39%).
The return on assets (ROA) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is 17.37% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 18.00% (14.72%).
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QCOM Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
17.37%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
14.72%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
17.50%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
17.75%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
11.79%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
12.36%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
12.74%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+18.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.74%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-2.17%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+47.32%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+40.59%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+36.31%
QCOM Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) | — | 17.37% | 14.72% | 17.50% | 17.75% |
| Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) | $191.81B | 6.91% | 4.05% | 4.97% | 4.60% |
| Amphenol Corporation (APH) | $184.89B | 10.62% | 11.54% | 11.79% | 11.30% |
| Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) | $182.47B | 26.74% | 11.32% | 8.52% | 10.08% |
| Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) | $223.92B | 9.38% | 3.80% | 0.62% | -0.34% |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) | $179.39B | 1.82% | 8.85% | 4.64% | 1.79% |
| Western Digital Corporation (WDC) | $167.87B | 43.11% | 4.99% | 2.25% | 1.86% |
| CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) | $164.89B | -0.22% | -0.84% | -1.00% | -2.31% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) | $257.37B | 15.60% | 13.98% | 20.06% | 23.44% |
| International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) | $257.57B | 6.88% | 5.68% | 4.55% | 4.35% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
17.4%
ROE
36.4%
QUALCOMM Incorporated Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
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QUALCOMM Incorporated Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for QCOM stock is 17.37%.
- Is QUALCOMM Incorporated's return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- QUALCOMM Incorporated's return on assets (ROA) of 17.37% is in line with its 5-year average of 17.75%, around the middle of its 5-year range (11.05%–26.39%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for QCOM stock is 14.72%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for QCOM stock is 17.50%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for QCOM stock is 17.75%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for QCOM stock is 11.79%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for QCOM stock is 12.36%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for QCOM stock is 12.74%.
QUALCOMM Incorporated Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | 11.05% |
| 2024-09-30 | 18.39% |
| 2023-09-30 | 14.17% |
| 2022-09-30 | 26.39% |
| 2021-09-30 | 21.93% |
| 2020-09-30 | 14.60% |
| 2019-09-30 | 13.31% |
| 2018-09-30 | -15.19% |
| 2017-09-30 | 3.77% |
| 2016-09-30 | 10.90% |
| 2015-09-30 | 10.38% |
| 2014-09-30 | 16.40% |
| 2013-09-30 | 15.06% |
| 2012-09-30 | 14.20% |
| 2011-09-30 | 11.70% |
| 2010-09-30 | 10.62% |
| 2009-09-30 | 5.80% |
| 2008-09-30 | 12.86% |
| 2007-09-30 | 17.86% |
| 2006-09-30 | 16.24% |
| 2005-09-30 | 17.17% |
| 2004-09-30 | 15.90% |
| 2003-09-30 | 9.38% |
| 2002-09-30 | 5.53% |
| 2001-09-30 | -9.55% |
| 2000-09-30 | 11.05% |
| 1999-09-30 | 4.43% |
| 1998-09-30 | 4.23% |
| 1997-09-30 | 4.04% |
| 1996-09-30 | 1.77% |
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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.
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- CEO
- Cristiano Renno Amon