QUALCOMM Incorporated PE Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
27.02
Stock Price
$251.02
EPS (TTM)
$9.29
Forward PE
23.60
How It's Calculated
27.02 = $251.02 ÷ $9.29
What This Means
QUALCOMM Incorporated's PE ratio of 27.0 is above average, suggesting investors expect strong future earnings growth.
About QUALCOMM Incorporated
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) operates in the Technology sector, specifically in Semiconductors. With a market capitalization of about $264.58B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $251.02, within a 52-week range of $121.99 to $259.92 (-3.4% from the high, +105.8% from the low). Beta of 1.49 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 22.3%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For QUALCOMM Incorporated, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Technology names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Technology names on our S&P 100 coverage, QUALCOMM Incorporated's PE ratio of 27.02 can be compared with peers such as NVDA (32.38), AAPL (37.73), MSFT (26.82). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Technology stocks.
Key Takeaways
- QCOM is grouped in the Technology sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.49 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 22.3% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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PEG Ratio
1.07
Sector
Technology
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does QCOM's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for QUALCOMM Incorporated. A trailing PE of 27.02 means the market is pricing the stock at 27.02 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Technology peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 27.02 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Technology names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as INTU (20.24), ADP (20.71), CRM (22.12) offer context. QCOM's PE of 27.02 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes QCOM metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of June 01, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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