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Qualcomm Debt to Equity

Qualcomm (QCOM) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, above the Technology sector average of 0.4.

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Debt to Equity

0.56

Debt to Equity

0.56

Debt-to-Equity ratio measures a company's financial leverage by comparing its total debt to shareholder equity. A lower D/E ratio generally indicates a more financially stable company with less risk.

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Qualcomm (QCOM) FAQ

Qualcomm (QCOM) currently reports a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. That is above the Technology sector average of 0.4. Use the charts on this page to explore Qualcomm's debt-to-equity ratio history and peer comparisons.

Qualcomm's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56 is higher than the Technology sector average of 0.4. That is roughly 39.8% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The debt-to-equity ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Qualcomm's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 0.56, QCOM can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Technology peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Technology average is 0.4. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Qualcomm, and consider following QCOM for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Qualcomm is classified in the Technology sector. On debt-to-equity ratio, it currently shows 0.56 versus a sector average near 0.4. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Technology are usually more informative than comparing QCOM with unrelated industries.