QCOM Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 40% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers
Updated 1525h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio of 2.37x means QCOM has $2.37 in current assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year, indicating it can comfortably cover near-term obligations.
Sector Performance
40th percentileQCOM
2.02x
Sector Median
2.33x
Sector Avg
2.45x
Prior Period
2.37x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 2.37x means QCOM has $2.37 in current assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year, indicating it can comfortably cover near-term obligations.
This sits above the technology sector median of 1.95x and places QCOM in the 58th percentile among its peers, meaning it ranks slightly higher than the typical sector company on liquidity. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change data is available, so the trend direction cannot be assessed from the provided figures. With a ratio above the sector median but no trend data to confirm stability or improvement, the level alone suggests adequate liquidity, but the absence of a directional signal leaves uncertainty about whether this position is strengthening or weakening. This metric does not contradict the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a moderately above-median current ratio offers some financial cushion but does not offset other concerns that drive the cautious outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about QCOM?
Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.
How is the Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.
How does QCOM's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
QCOM's Current Ratio of 2.02x compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 2.33x, placing it in the 40th percentile.
Who are QCOM's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by Current Ratio include: LRCX (2.63x), KLAC (2.88x), INTC (1.60x), NOW (0.70x), TXN (4.86x).
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The Formula
Current Assets / Current Liabilities
Why It Matters
Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.
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2.02x
Sector Median
2.33x
Sector Avg
2.45x
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