QualcommMEX:QCOM -7.33%77 Days Payable is 52.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 64.88. GuruFocus rates MEX:QCOM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,071.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Semiconductors companies, Qualcomm ranks worse than 56.76% on this metric.
Qualcomm's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN51,194 Mil. Qualcomm's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN88,360 Mil.
Hence, Qualcomm's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qualcomm's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:QCOM'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.1 Med: 64.88 Max: 71.36
Current: 48.24
During the past 13 years, Qualcomm's highest Days Payable was 71.36. The lowest was 48.10. And the median was 64.88.
MEX:QCOM's Days Payable is ranked worse than 56.76% of 999
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 53.06
vs MEX:QCOM: 48.24
Qualcomm's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (47.23) to Mar. 2026 (52.87).
It may suggest that Qualcommdelayed paying its suppliers.
Qualcomm Days Payable Related Terms
Qualcomm Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qualcomm's Days Payable 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.
MEX:QCOM vs TXN, ADI, MRVL: Days Payable Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Qualcomm's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Qualcomm's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qualcomm's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Qualcomm's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MEX:QCOM) has a Days Payable of 52.87 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Qualcomm and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 64.88. Over the past decade, Qualcomm's Days Payable has ranged from 48.10 to 71.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #567 out of 999 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Qualcomm's Days Payable too high?
Qualcomm's current Days Payable of 52.87 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 64.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.10 to a high of 71.36. The Semiconductors industry median Days Payable is 53.06. Qualcomm's value of 52.87 is 0.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #567 out of 999 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Qualcomm has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualcomm's Days Payable compare to TXN and ADI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #567 out of 999 companies for Days Payable. This places Qualcomm in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 53.06. Qualcomm's value of 52.87 is 0.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Qualcomm's own Days Payable has ranged from 48.10 to 71.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.88 vs. the industry median of 53.06, Qualcomm has consistently been below 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 Days Payable for a Semiconductors company?
The median Days Payable among Semiconductors companies is 53.06, based on 999 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Qualcomm's current Days Payable of 52.87 is 0.4% below 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Qualcomm and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Payable is 53.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qualcomm's current Days Payable is 52.87, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 64.88. 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 (MEX:QCOM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,071.63, compared to a current price of MXN3,317.76 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 52.87, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 64.88 and 0.4% below the Semiconductors industry median of 53.06. Qualcomm's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualcomm (MEX:QCOM), the current Days Payable is 52.87 as of Mar. 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 (MEX:QCOM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualcomm stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,317.76 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,071.63.
GuruFocus considers Qualcomm to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:QCOM:
Days Payable: 52.87 (19% below median its 10-year median of 64.88)
GF Value™: MXN3,071.63 vs. price of MXN3,317.76 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.4% below the Semiconductors median (#567 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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