Qualcomm (UKEX:QCOM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.68 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 55% Above Median

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What is Qualcomm Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Qualcomm UKEX:QCOM 92 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.68 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 6.89. GuruFocus rates UKEX:QCOM with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₴8,713.76. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 725 Semiconductors companies, Qualcomm ranks worse than 82.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), Qualcomm's current share price is ₴7916.00. Qualcomm's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₴741.52. Qualcomm's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 10.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for Qualcomm's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

UKEX:QCOM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.62   Med: 6.89   Max: 14.61
Current: 9.29

During the past years, Qualcomm's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.61. The lowest was 2.62. And the median was 6.89.

UKEX:QCOM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.21% of 725 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.16 vs UKEX:QCOM: 9.29

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Qualcomm's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₴1,170.415. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is ₴741.52 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Qualcomm  (UKEX:QCOM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Qualcomm Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Qualcomm Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qualcomm's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Qualcomm Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Qualcomm Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Qualcomm Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.26 9.72 10.11 7.50 10.68

UKEX:QCOM vs ADI, MRVL, TXN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Qualcomm's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Qualcomm's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Qualcomm's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Qualcomm Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Qualcomm's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7916.00/741.52
=10.68

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Qualcomm's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Qualcomm's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1170.415/333.9520*333.9520
=1,170.415

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Qualcomm Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 963.018 241.428 1,332.082
201612 944.676 241.432 1,306.689
201703 949.222 243.801 1,300.219
201706 948.350 244.955 1,292.904
201709 933.008 246.819 1,262.382
201712 723.046 246.524 979.469
201803 718.902 249.554 962.031
201806 702.396 251.989 930.860
201809 29.612 252.439 39.174
201812 133.708 251.233 177.732
201903 142.442 254.202 187.130
201906 200.622 256.143 261.565
201909 191.770 256.759 249.424
201912 176.609 256.974 229.513
202003 120.853 258.115 156.361
202006 131.096 257.797 169.823
202009 240.337 260.280 308.364
202012 290.584 260.474 372.556
202103 294.129 264.877 370.832
202106 324.249 271.696 398.547
202109 395.608 274.310 481.623
202112 450.595 278.802 539.727
202203 531.332 287.504 617.172
202206 639.767 296.311 721.038
202209 718.744 296.808 808.691
202212 751.887 296.797 846.013
202303 790.917 301.836 875.072
202306 829.201 305.109 907.588
202309 866.524 307.789 940.181
202312 922.516 306.746 1,004.336
202403 978.968 312.332 1,046.733
202406 988.779 314.175 1,051.022
202409 1,055.906 315.301 1,118.366
202412 1,087.097 315.605 1,150.293
202503 1,127.509 319.799 1,177.408
202506 1,122.735 322.561 1,162.384
202509 883.179 324.800 908.065
202512 960.935 324.054 990.286
202603 1,152.154 330.213 1,165.200
202606 1,170.415 333.952 1,170.415

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.68 mean?
Qualcomm (UKEX:QCOM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.68 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Qualcomm and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 6.89. Over the past decade, Qualcomm's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.62 to 14.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #596 out of 725 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is Qualcomm's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Qualcomm's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.68 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 6.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.62 to a high of 14.61. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.16. Qualcomm's value of 10.68 is 238% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #596 out of 725 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Qualcomm has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualcomm's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ADI and MRVL?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #596 out of 725 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Qualcomm in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.16. Qualcomm's value of 10.68 is 238% above this benchmark. Historically, Qualcomm's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.62 to 14.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.89 vs. the industry median of 3.16, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.16, based on 725 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Qualcomm's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.68 is 238% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Qualcomm and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qualcomm's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.68, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 6.89. 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?
Qualcomm (UKEX:QCOM) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.68. The stock's GF Value™ is ₴8,713.76, compared to a current price of ₴7,916.00 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.68, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 6.89 and 238% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.16. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualcomm (UKEX:QCOM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.68 as of Aug. 24, 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 (UKEX:QCOM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualcomm stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₴7,916.00 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₴8,713.76.

Key valuation signals for UKEX:QCOM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.68 (55% above median its 10-year median of 6.89)
  • GF Value™: ₴8,713.76 vs. price of ₴7,916.00 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 238% above the Semiconductors median (#596 of 725)

No single metric tells the full story. See the UKEX:QCOM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Qualcomm Business Description

Address 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, CA, USA, 92121-1714
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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