QualcommWBO:QCOM -12.34%83 EBITDA Margin % is 26.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 33.25. GuruFocus rates WBO:QCOM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €150.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, Qualcomm ranks better than 85.53% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Qualcomm's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,436 Mil. Qualcomm's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9,168 Mil. Therefore, Qualcomm's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.57%.
Qualcomm (WBO:QCOM) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Qualcomm EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Qualcomm EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qualcomm's EBITDA Margin % 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.
WBO:QCOM vs TXN, ADI, MRVL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Qualcomm's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Qualcomm's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qualcomm's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (WBO:QCOM) has a EBITDA Margin % of 26.57% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Qualcomm and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 33.25. Over the past decade, Qualcomm's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 12.03 to 39.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #148 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Qualcomm's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Qualcomm's current EBITDA Margin % of 26.57% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 33.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.03 to a high of 39.18. The Semiconductors industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.52. Qualcomm's value of 26.57% is 152.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #148 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qualcomm has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualcomm's EBITDA Margin % compare to TXN and ADI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #148 out of 1023 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Qualcomm in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.52. Qualcomm's value of 26.57% is 152.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Qualcomm's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 12.03 to 39.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.25 vs. the industry median of 10.52, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 10.52, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Qualcomm's current EBITDA Margin % of 26.57% is 152.6% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Qualcomm and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qualcomm's current EBITDA Margin % is 26.57%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 33.25. 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 (WBO:QCOM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €150.78, compared to a current price of €175.54 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 26.57%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 33.25 and 152.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 10.52. Qualcomm's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualcomm (WBO:QCOM), the current EBITDA Margin % is 26.57% 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 (WBO:QCOM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualcomm stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €175.54 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €150.78.
GuruFocus considers Qualcomm to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:QCOM:
EBITDA Margin %: 26.57% (20% below median its 10-year median of 33.25)
GF Value™: €150.78 vs. price of €175.54 (16.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 152.6% above the Semiconductors median (#148 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO: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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