Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.215x as of December 2025. 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 ($4.96 Billion) by net assets ($23.07 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
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. Read Qualcomm Incorporated debt and liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Uber Technologies Inc
NYSE:UBER
|
0.103x |
|
Banco Santander S.A.
MC:SAN
|
0.718x |
|
Shopify Inc
TO:SHOP
|
0.055x |
|
Airbus Group SE
PA:AIR
|
0.060x |
|
ConocoPhillips
NYSE:COP
|
0.067x |
|
Analog Devices Inc
NASDAQ:ADI
|
0.041x |
|
Pfizer Inc
NYSE:PFE
|
0.049x |
|
Pfizer Inc
SA:PFIZ34
|
0.068x |
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 capitalisation.
| 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