Qualcomm (LIM:QCOM) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


LIM:QCOM Qualcomm Inc LIM:QCOM
87 GF Score
Price $232.06
GF Value $214.84
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Qualcomm Moat Score?

Qualcomm LIM:QCOM 87 Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:QCOM with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $214.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Semiconductors companies, Qualcomm ranks better than 99.6% on this metric.

Qualcomm has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Qualcomm has Wide Moat: Qualcomm has a robust wide moat due to its valuable patents, strong brand, and significant market share in mobile technology. It benefits from network effects, high customer switching costs, and consistent innovation, providing durable competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Qualcomm might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Qualcomm  (LIM:QCOM) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Qualcomm Moat Score Related Terms

LIM:QCOM vs ADI, MRVL, TXN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Qualcomm's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Qualcomm's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Qualcomm's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Qualcomm (LIM:QCOM) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #4 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Qualcomm's Moat Score too high?
Qualcomm's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #4 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qualcomm has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualcomm's Moat Score compare to ADI and MRVL?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #4 out of 1000 companies for Moat Score. This places Qualcomm in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Qualcomm's current Moat Score is 8. 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 (LIM:QCOM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $214.84, compared to a current price of $232.06 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. Qualcomm's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualcomm (LIM:QCOM), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 29, 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 (LIM:QCOM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualcomm stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $232.06 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $214.84. GuruFocus considers Qualcomm to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:QCOM:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: $214.84 vs. price of $232.06 (8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM: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.
87GF Score

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