QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 13.15%
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
QUALCOMM Incorporated's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.15% is 42% below its 5-year average of 22.63%, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.15%–35.03%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is 13.15% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 23.79% (17.25%).
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QCOM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
13.15%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
17.25%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
21.91%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
22.63%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
13.82%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
13.54%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
13.56%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-23.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-39.98%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-41.88%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-4.85%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-2.89%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-3.01%
QCOM Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) | — | 13.15% | 17.25% | 21.91% | 22.63% |
| Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) | $191.81B | 5.42% | 4.73% | 5.66% | 5.29% |
| Amphenol Corporation (APH) | $184.89B | 15.12% | 15.01% | 15.20% | 14.59% |
| Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) | $182.47B | 34.14% | 20.39% | 16.53% | 18.43% |
| Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) | $223.92B | 5.98% | 1.05% | -0.75% | -1.12% |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) | $179.39B | 5.67% | 5.41% | 2.94% | 0.73% |
| Western Digital Corporation (WDC) | $167.87B | 21.53% | 9.75% | 6.22% | 5.25% |
| CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) | $164.89B | -4.24% | -1.77% | -2.52% | -3.57% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) | $257.37B | 16.46% | 15.57% | 22.12% | 25.67% |
| International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) | $257.57B | 8.57% | 8.87% | 8.41% | 7.28% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
13.2%
ROE
36.4%
QUALCOMM Incorporated Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
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QUALCOMM Incorporated Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for QCOM stock is 13.15%.
- Is QUALCOMM Incorporated's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- QUALCOMM Incorporated's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.15% is 42% below its 5-year average of 22.63%, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.15%–35.03%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for QCOM stock is 17.25%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for QCOM stock is 21.91%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for QCOM stock is 22.63%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for QCOM stock is 13.82%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for QCOM stock is 13.54%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for QCOM stock is 13.56%.
QUALCOMM Incorporated Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | 13.15% |
| 2024-09-30 | 21.36% |
| 2023-09-30 | 18.10% |
| 2022-09-30 | 35.03% |
| 2021-09-30 | 27.39% |
| 2020-09-30 | 20.73% |
| 2019-09-30 | 16.95% |
| 2018-09-30 | -26.22% |
| 2017-09-30 | 3.69% |
| 2016-09-30 | 11.58% |
| 2015-09-30 | 10.26% |
| 2014-09-30 | 15.23% |
| 2013-09-30 | 14.99% |
| 2012-09-30 | 11.80% |
| 2011-09-30 | 12.53% |
| 2010-09-30 | 10.09% |
| 2009-09-30 | 6.93% |
| 2008-09-30 | 13.73% |
| 2007-09-30 | 16.17% |
| 2006-09-30 | 15.27% |
| 2005-09-30 | 15.95% |
| 2004-09-30 | 16.00% |
| 2003-09-30 | 10.39% |
| 2002-09-30 | 9.00% |
| 2001-09-30 | 0.13% |
| 2000-09-30 | 7.24% |
| 1999-09-30 | 7.03% |
| 1998-09-30 | 9.63% |
| 1997-09-30 | 4.54% |
| 1996-09-30 | -0.62% |
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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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- Technology
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- CEO
- Cristiano Renno Amon