Qualcomm Incorporated Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Qualcomm Incorporated cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.036x as of June 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 ($991.00 Million) by net assets ($27.66 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Qualcomm Incorporated (1991–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Qualcomm Incorporated from 1991 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Qualcomm Incorporated's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View QCOM stock price for real-time trading data and today's change.
Qualcomm Incorporated Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Qualcomm Incorporated cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
Qualcomm Incorporated Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Qualcomm Incorporated ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see Qualcomm Incorporated stock valuation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
|
0.038x |
|
Verizon Communications Inc.
F:BAC
|
0.099x |
|
Shopify Inc
TO:SHOP
|
0.052x |
|
COMMONW.BK AUSTR.SP.ADRS
F:CWW0
|
N/A |
|
Analog Devices Inc
NASDAQ:ADI
|
0.048x |
|
SAP SE
F:SAPA
|
0.077x |
|
TotalEnergies SE
PA:TTE
|
0.026x |
|
Banco Santander S.A.
MC:SAN
|
-0.005x |
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. Review how much free cash does Qualcomm Incorporated generate to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| 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