Qualcomm (WBO:QCOM) OCF Margin %: 23.11% (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median


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What is Qualcomm OCF Margin %?

Qualcomm WBO:QCOM -12.34% 83 OCF Margin % is 23.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 30.67. 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 1,022 Semiconductors companies, Qualcomm ranks better than 90.41% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Qualcomm's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,118 Mil. Qualcomm's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9,168 Mil. Therefore, Qualcomm's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.11%.

As of today, Qualcomm's current OCF Yield % is 6.64%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Qualcomm's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:QCOM' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.28   Med: 30.67   Max: 32.4
Current: 32.07


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Qualcomm was 32.40%. The lowest was 17.28%. And the median was 30.67%.

WBO:QCOM's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
90.41% of 1022 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 9.39 vs WBO:QCOM: 32.07


Qualcomm OCF Margin % Related Terms


Qualcomm OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qualcomm's OCF 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.

Qualcomm OCF Margin % Chart

Qualcomm Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.39 20.58 31.54 31.32 31.64

Qualcomm Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WBO:QCOM vs TXN, ADI, MRVL: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Qualcomm's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Qualcomm's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Qualcomm's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Qualcomm OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Qualcomm's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=11938.224/37729.968
=31.64 %

Qualcomm's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2118.385/9168.135
=23.11 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 23.11% mean?
Qualcomm (WBO:QCOM) has a OCF Margin % of 23.11% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Qualcomm and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 30.67. Over the past decade, Qualcomm's OCF Margin % has ranged from 17.28 to 32.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #98 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Qualcomm's OCF Margin % too high?
Qualcomm's current OCF Margin % of 23.11% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 30.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.28 to a high of 32.40. The Semiconductors industry median OCF Margin % is 9.39. Qualcomm's value of 23.11% is 146.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #98 out of 1022 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 OCF Margin % compare to TXN and ADI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #98 out of 1022 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Qualcomm in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 9.39. Qualcomm's value of 23.11% is 146.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Qualcomm's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 17.28 to 32.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.67 vs. the industry median of 9.39, 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 OCF Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median OCF Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 9.39, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Qualcomm's current OCF Margin % of 23.11% is 146.1% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Qualcomm and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median OCF Margin % is 9.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qualcomm's current OCF Margin % is 23.11%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 30.67. 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 OCF Margin % is 23.11%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 30.67 and 146.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 9.39. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualcomm (WBO:QCOM), the current OCF Margin % is 23.11% 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:

  • OCF Margin %: 23.11% (25% below median its 10-year median of 30.67)
  • GF Value™: €150.78 vs. price of €175.54 (16.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 146.1% above the Semiconductors median (#98 of 1022)

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 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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