What Is QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, QUALCOMM Incorporated's intrinsic value is estimated at a composite fair value of $141.55. Trading at $183.98, the stock is approaching fair value or slight overvaluation (implied return of -23.1%), as 9 of 13 models suggest limited further upside. Notably, Regime Cross sees the most upside at +139.6% (fair value: $440.86), while Dynamic NAV is the most conservative at -98.4% ($2.96). The spread between these extremes — +238.0% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About QCOM?
13 of 13 models are currently active for QCOM. Of these, 4 models suggest upside while 9 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates QCOM's intrinsic value at $103.59, implying -43.7% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does QCOM Rank in Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment?
Among 19 Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment stocks, QCOM ranks #2 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 10.0/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 10.0 places QCOM in the top tier.
QUALCOMM Incorporated's positioning within the Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment segment means that subscriber churn rate plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including broadband subscriber growth — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.
Is QCOM a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns QCOM a score of 6/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
13 of 13 models are active for QUALCOMM Incorporated. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, QUALCOMM Incorporated earns a quality score of 10.0/10. This exceptional rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +238.0% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every QCOM valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across QCOM's 13 active models, average confidence is 46%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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