Pay Less, Gain More: FSLR Tops Qualcomm Stock
FSLR is Qualcomm’s peer in Semiconductors industry that has:
1) Lower valuation (P/OpInc) compared to Qualcomm stock
2) But higher revenue and operating income growth
This disconnect between valuation and performance could mean that you are better off buying FSLR stock vs. QCOM stock
Key Metrics Compared
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| Metric | QCOM | FSLR |
|---|---|---|
| P/OpInc* | 14.6x | 12.8x |
| LTM OpInc Growth | -2.3% | 14.6% |
| 3Y Avg OpInc Growth | -0.8% | 162.5% |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 5.2% | 24.1% |
| 3Y Avg Revenue Growth | 3.3% | 25.8% |
OpInc = Operating Income, P/OpInc = Price To Operating Income Ratio
But do these numbers tell the full story? Read Buy or Sell QCOM Stock to see if Qualcomm still has an edge that holds up under the hood. As a quick background, Qualcomm (QCOM) provides integrated circuits, system software, and licensing for 3G/4G/5G wireless technologies, supporting voice and data communications through development and commercialization of foundational wireless industry technologies.
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Is The Mismatch In Stock Price Temporary
One way to check if Qualcomm stock is expensive now versus the other tickers would be to see how these metrics compared across companies exactly a year ago. Specifically, if there has been a marked reversal in the trend for Qualcomm in the last 12 months, then there is a chance that the current mismatch is likely to reverse. On the other hand, a persistent underperformance in revenue and operating income growth for Qualcomm would reinforce the conclusion that the stock is expensive compared to its peers, but may not revert soon
Key Metrics Compared 1 Yr Prior
| Metric | QCOM | FSLR |
|---|---|---|
| P/OpInc* | 12.7x | 9x |
| LTM OpInc Growth | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| 3Y Avg OpInc Growth | -1.2% | 346.5% |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 10.3% | 31.2% |
| 3Y Avg Revenue Growth | 2.3% | 26.1% |
OpInc = Operating Income
Additional Metrics To Consider
| Metric | QCOM | FSLR |
|---|---|---|
| P/S | 3.7x | 3.9x |
| Market Cap (Current) | $ 166.3 Bil | $ 20.5 Bil |
| LTM Revenue | $ 44.49 Bil | $ 5.22 Bil |
| LTM Opinc | $ 11.39 Bil | $ 1.60 Bil |
| LTM Op Margin | 25.6% | 30.6% |
OpInc = Operating Income
Alternate buying based on valuation, while attractive, needs to be evaluated carefully from multiple angles. Such multi-factor analysis is exactly how we construct Trefis portfolio strategies. If you want upside with a smoother ride than an individual stock, consider the High Quality portfolio, which has outperformed its benchmark – a combination of the S&P 500, Russell, and S&P midcap index.