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QualcommQCOM -4.11%92 3-1 Month Momentum % is 59.20% as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates QCOM with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $174.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Semiconductors companies, Qualcomm ranks better than 87.23% on this metric.
3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-17), Qualcomm's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 59.20%.
The industry rank for Qualcomm's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
QCOM's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 87.23% of 1018
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 10.105
vs QCOM: 59.20
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Qualcomm 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
QCOM vs ADI, MRVL, TXN: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Qualcomm's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Qualcomm's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qualcomm's 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 (QCOM) has a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 59.20% as of Jul. 17, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Qualcomm and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #130 out of 1018 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Qualcomm's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Qualcomm's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 59.20%. The Semiconductors industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 10.11. Qualcomm's value of 59.20% is 485.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #130 out of 1018 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qualcomm has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualcomm's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to ADI and MRVL?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #130 out of 1018 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places Qualcomm in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 10.11. Qualcomm's value of 59.20% is 485.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Semiconductors company?
The median 3-1 Month Momentum % among Semiconductors companies is 10.11, based on 1,018 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Qualcomm's current 3-1 Month Momentum % of 59.20% is 485.8% 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Qualcomm and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 10.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qualcomm's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 59.20%. 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 (QCOM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $174.81, compared to a current price of $170.61 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 59.20% and 485.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 10.11. 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 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualcomm (QCOM), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 59.20% as of Jul. 17, 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 (QCOM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualcomm stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $170.61 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $174.81.
GuruFocus considers Qualcomm to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for QCOM:
3-1 Month Momentum %: 59.20%
GF Value™: $174.81 vs. price of $170.61 (2.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 485.8% above the Semiconductors median (#130 of 1018)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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