Qualcomm Inc P/B Ratio
Data as of September 29, 2026
P/B Ratio
9.50
Stock Price
$187.48
Book Value/Share
$19.74
Sector
Semiconductors
How It's Calculated
9.50 = $187.48 ÷ $19.74
What This Means
Qualcomm Inc's P/B ratio of 9.50 is above 6. Asset-light business models and unrecognized intangible assets can make book value a limited denominator; the multiple alone does not determine fair value.
About Qualcomm Inc
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) operates in the Semiconductors sector, specifically in Semiconductors. With a market capitalization of about $199.23B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $187.48, within a 52-week range of $121.99 to $259.92 (-27.9% from the high, +53.7% from the low). Beta of 1.71 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 21.0%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Qualcomm Inc, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Semiconductors, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Semiconductors names on our S&P 100 coverage, Qualcomm Inc's P/B ratio of 9.50 can be compared with peers such as NVDA (35.36), AVGO (20.39), MU (21.83). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Semiconductors stocks.
Key Takeaways
- QCOM is grouped in the Semiconductors sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.71 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 21.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does QCOM's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Qualcomm Inc's P/B of 9.50 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Semiconductors business models.
Is 9.50 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (9.50) means the market values QCOM above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Semiconductors?
Peer P/B levels in Semiconductors (e.g. NVDA (35.36), LRCX (31.55), MU (21.83)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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