Qualcomm (WBO:QCOM) Research & Development: €8,175 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


WBO:QCOM Qualcomm Inc WBO:QCOM
83 GF Score
Price €175.54
GF Value €150.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Qualcomm Research & Development?

Qualcomm WBO:QCOM -12.34% 83 Research & Development is €8,175 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Qualcomm's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,130 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,175 Mil.

Qualcomm  (WBO:QCOM) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Qualcomm Research & Development Historical Data

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Qualcomm Research & Development Chart

Qualcomm Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Research & Development
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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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Qualcomm Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €8,175 Mil.

* 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €8,175 Mil mean?
Qualcomm (WBO:QCOM) has a Research & Development of €8,175 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Qualcomm and its competitors.
Is Qualcomm's Research & Development too high?
Qualcomm's current Research & Development is €8,175 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to TXN and ADI?
Qualcomm's Research & Development of €8,175 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Qualcomm and its competitors. Qualcomm's current Research & Development is €8,175 Mil. 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 Research & Development is €8,175 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualcomm (WBO:QCOM), the current Research & Development is €8,175 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: €8,175 Mil
  • GF Value™: €150.78 vs. price of €175.54 (16.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

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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