Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.090x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($2.45 Billion) by net assets ($27.28 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See Qualcomm Incorporated net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Qualcomm Incorporated - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1991–2025)
This chart illustrates how Qualcomm Incorporated's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) cash earnings ratio to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Qualcomm Incorporated Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Qualcomm Incorporated ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Arista Networks
NYSE:ANET
|
0.126x |
|
TotalEnergies SE
PA:TTE
|
0.026x |
|
SAP SE
F:SAPA
|
0.077x |
|
Palo Alto Networks Inc
NASDAQ:PANW
|
0.059x |
|
Walt Disney Company
NYSE:DIS
|
0.060x |
|
Charles Schwab Corp
NYSE:SCHW
|
0.177x |
|
SAP SE
F:SAP
|
0.077x |
|
Hermes International SCA
PA:RMS
|
0.163x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Qualcomm Incorporated (1991–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Qualcomm Incorporated from 1991 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Qualcomm Incorporated market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | $21.21 Billion | $14.01 Billion | 0.661x | +42.28% |
| 2024-09-30 | $26.27 Billion | $12.20 Billion | 0.464x | -11.30% |
| 2023-09-30 | $21.58 Billion | $11.30 Billion | 0.524x | +3.68% |
| 2022-09-30 | $18.01 Billion | $9.10 Billion | 0.505x | -52.31% |
| 2021-09-30 | $9.95 Billion | $10.54 Billion | 1.059x | +10.68% |
| 2020-09-30 | $6.08 Billion | $5.81 Billion | 0.957x | -35.54% |
| 2019-09-30 | $4.91 Billion | $7.29 Billion | 1.484x | -64.64% |
| 2018-09-30 | $928.00 Million | $3.90 Billion | 4.197x | +2649.78% |
| 2017-09-30 | $30.75 Billion | $4.69 Billion | 0.153x | -34.47% |
| 2016-09-30 | $31.77 Billion | $7.40 Billion | 0.233x | +32.90% |
| 2015-09-30 | $31.41 Billion | $5.51 Billion | 0.175x | -22.76% |
| 2014-09-30 | $39.17 Billion | $8.89 Billion | 0.227x | -6.72% |
| 2013-09-30 | $36.09 Billion | $8.78 Billion | 0.243x | +36.04% |
| 2012-09-30 | $33.55 Billion | $6.00 Billion | 0.179x | -1.58% |
| 2011-09-30 | $26.97 Billion | $4.90 Billion | 0.182x | -7.03% |
| 2010-09-30 | $20.86 Billion | $4.08 Billion | 0.195x | -44.64% |
| 2009-09-30 | $20.32 Billion | $7.17 Billion | 0.353x | +78.04% |
| 2008-09-30 | $17.94 Billion | $3.56 Billion | 0.198x | -17.61% |
| 2007-09-30 | $15.84 Billion | $3.81 Billion | 0.241x | -0.82% |
| 2006-09-30 | $13.41 Billion | $3.25 Billion | 0.243x | +0.45% |
| 2005-09-30 | $11.12 Billion | $2.69 Billion | 0.242x | -5.41% |
| 2004-09-30 | $9.66 Billion | $2.47 Billion | 0.255x | +8.90% |
| 2003-09-30 | $7.60 Billion | $1.78 Billion | 0.235x | +31.71% |
| 2002-09-30 | $5.44 Billion | $967.97 Million | 0.178x | +26.06% |
| 2001-09-30 | $4.90 Billion | $691.49 Million | 0.141x | -3.25% |
| 2000-09-30 | $5.56 Billion | $812.11 Million | 0.146x | +187.02% |
| 1999-09-30 | $3.58 Billion | $182.23 Million | 0.051x | +441.48% |
| 1998-09-30 | $1.66 Billion | $-24.67 Million | -0.015x | +12.36% |
| 1997-09-30 | $1.68 Billion | $-28.62 Million | -0.017x | +79.43% |
| 1996-09-30 | $844.90 Million | $-69.80 Million | -0.083x | -275.22% |
| 1995-09-30 | $799.60 Million | $37.70 Million | 0.047x | -53.35% |
| 1994-09-30 | $262.20 Million | $26.50 Million | 0.101x | +88.37% |
| 1993-09-30 | $236.70 Million | $12.70 Million | 0.054x | +515.24% |
| 1992-09-30 | $68.80 Million | $600.00K | 0.009x | -98.87% |
| 1991-09-30 | $2.60 Million | $2.00 Million | 0.769x | -- |
About Qualcomm Incorporated
QUALCOMM Incorporated engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT segment develops and supplies integrated circuits and system software with connectivity and computing tec… Read more