QCOM Qualcomm PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The P/E ratio for Qualcomm stock stands at 16.16 as of Apr 1, 2025. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $9.47 and the stock price of $153.05 per share. A decrease of 24% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 21.3 of the past four quarters.

QCOM PE ratio history

How has QCOM's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Qualcomm has been 20.23. The current 16.16 price-to-earnings ratio is 20% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, QCOM's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2018 quarter at 37.13, with a price of $56.81 and an EPS of $1.53. The Sep 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 10.52, with a price of $121.19 and an EPS of $11.52.

Today
16.16
Average
20.23
Median
18.79
Minimum
10.52
Maximum
37.13

Qualcomm PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 92.04% in 2017

Maximum annual decrease: -51.68% in 2010

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 18.72 12.5% $170.13 $9.09
2023 16.64 58.17% $107.68 $6.47
2022 10.52 -37.23% $121.19 $11.52
2021 16.76 -32.96% $133.88 $7.99
2020 25 18.43% $114.5 $4.58
2019 21.11 N/A $76.63 $3.63
2018 N/A N/A $72.03 -$3.39
2017 31.38 92.04% $52.09 $1.66
2016 16.34 0.06% $62.75 $3.84
2015 16.33 2.9% $53.22 $3.26
2014 15.87 -6.04% $75.06 $4.73
2013 16.89 -2.93% $67.38 $3.99
2012 17.4 -11.09% $62.47 $3.59
2011 19.57 -13.02% $50.29 $2.57
2010 22.5 -51.68% $44.55 $1.98

Qualcomm PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 16.6 -11.32% $157.24 $9.47
Sep 2024 18.72 -31.3% $170.13 $9.09
Jun 2024 27.25 20.31% $212.53 $7.8
Mar 2024 22.65 9.84% $170.1 $7.51
Dec 2023 20.62 23.92% $143.49 $6.96
Sep 2023 16.64 12.97% $107.68 $6.47
Jun 2023 14.73 11% $113.43 $7.7
Mar 2023 13.27 25.43% $124.76 $9.4
Dec 2022 10.58 0.57% $110.84 $10.48
Sep 2022 10.52 -3.93% $121.19 $11.52
Jun 2022 10.95 -31.39% $125.1 $11.42
Mar 2022 15.96 -22.79% $157.97 $9.9
Dec 2021 20.67 23.33% $182.74 $8.84
Sep 2021 16.76 -1.12% $133.88 $7.99
Jun 2021 16.95 -9.89% $137.65 $8.12

QCOM average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of QCOM for the past years

Currently, QCOM's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
16.59
5-year avg
18.87
10-year avg
20.23
15-year avg
19.6

QCOM PE vs peers

What is QCOM's PE ratio compared to its peers

QCOM's PE ratio is below its peer stocks NVDA and GOOGL. Qualcomm's current PE ratio of 16.16 is less than the average of its peers, which is 34.08.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
QCOM Qualcomm Inc 16.16 $169.27B
GOOGL Alphabet Inc 19.32 $1.91T
CSCO Cisco Systems Inc 26.87 $245.86B
TXN Texas Instruments Inc 33.97 $162.03B
NVDA Nvidia Corp 37.09 $2.69T
JNPR Juniper Networks Inc 41.07 $12.04B
MSI Motorola Solutions Inc 46.14 $72.78B

Frequently asked questions

What is Qualcomm's PE ratio?

As of Apr 1, 2025, QCOM stock has a price to earnings ratio of 16.16.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Qualcomm (QCOM)?

Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for QCOM stock is 16.59.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Qualcomm (QCOM)?

Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for QCOM stock is 18.87.

What is the highest PE ratio for QCOM?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 37.13 in the Dec 2018 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for QCOM compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of QCOM is 20% lower than the 10-year historical average.

How is QCOM's PE ratio calculated (Qualcomm PE ratio formula)?

To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Qualcomm's share price is $153.05. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $9.47. Therefore, Qualcomm's price to earnings ratio for today is 16.16. PE RATIO(16.16) = STOCK PRICE($153.05) / TTM EPS($9.47)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.