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QualcommQCOM -0.36%92 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 17.90. GuruFocus rates QCOM with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $176.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 986 Semiconductors companies, Qualcomm ranks better than 59.03% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Qualcomm's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 31.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Qualcomm was 330.00% per year. The lowest was -68.20% per year. And the median was 17.90% per year.
Qualcomm (NAS:QCOM) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Qualcomm 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
QCOM vs ADI, MRVL, TXN: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Qualcomm's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Qualcomm 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Qualcomm's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qualcomm's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.10% mean?
Qualcomm (QCOM) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Qualcomm and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 17.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #404 out of 986 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Qualcomm's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Qualcomm's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.10% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 17.90. The Semiconductors industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.45. Qualcomm's value of 7.10% is 59.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #404 out of 986 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qualcomm has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualcomm's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to ADI and MRVL?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #404 out of 986 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Qualcomm in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.45. Qualcomm's value of 7.10% is 59.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.90 vs. the industry median of 4.45, Qualcomm has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Semiconductors company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Semiconductors companies is 4.45, based on 986 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Qualcomm's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.10% is 59.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Qualcomm and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qualcomm's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.10%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 17.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qualcomm stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualcomm (QCOM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $176.45, compared to a current price of $164.19 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.10%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 17.90 and 59.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.45. Qualcomm's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualcomm (QCOM), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.10% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Qualcomm (QCOM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualcomm stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $164.19 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $176.45.
GuruFocus considers Qualcomm to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for QCOM:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 7.10% (60% below median its 10-year median of 17.90)
GF Value™: $176.45 vs. price of $164.19 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.6% above the Semiconductors median (#404 of 986)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QCOM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qualcomm develops and licenses wireless technology and designs chips for smartphones. The company's key patents revolve around CDMA and OFDMA technologies, which are standards in wireless communications that are the backbone of all 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. Qualcomm's IP is licensed by virtually all wireless device makers. The firm is also the world's largest wireless chip vendor, supplying nearly every premier handset maker with leading-edge processors. Qualcomm also sells RF-front end modules into smartphones, as well as chips into automotive and Internet of Things markets.
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