QCOM EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
QCOM's ev/ebitda is higher than 65% of the last 10 years.
EV/EBITDA History
QCOM EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of QCOM’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 7.8 to 39.5, averaging 15.1.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.1 | 13.7 | 19.7 | 15.2 |
| 2025 | 11.0 | 13.5 | 15.7 | 14.0 |
| 2024 | 13.8 | 18.4 | 25.2 | 13.8 |
| 2023 | 8.8 | 11.8 | 17.2 | 16.6 |
| 2022 | 7.9 | 11.6 | 17.6 | 9.0 |
| 2021 | 13.2 | 16.5 | 21.8 | 17.1 |
| 2020 | 7.8 | 17.4 | 30.4 | 20.2 |
| 2019 | 9.7 | 16.9 | 29.7 | 11.0 |
| 2018 | 12.7 | 20.4 | 39.5 | 21.8 |
| 2017 | 9.2 | 11.4 | 16.6 | 16.5 |
| 2016 | 11.9 | 12.8 | 13.9 | 11.9 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is QCOM EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
QUALCOMM Incorporated's EV/EBITDA is currently 15.2, which is above average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for QCOM is approximately 13.7. See all QCOM valuation metrics →
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