Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Qualcomm Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
11.1%
FY2025
5-year range
10.6% / 18.4%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-39.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#48 of 298
Information Technology
What the data says
Qualcomm's return on assets (roa) of 11.1% is higher than 84% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -14.0% in FY2020 to 18.4% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
11.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +25.0%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from 14.2% to 11.1% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +25.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+42170.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) decreased 39.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 11.0pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 11.1% | -39.9% |
| FY2024 | 18.4% | +29.8% |
| FY2023 | 14.2% | +33.6% |
| FY2022 | 10.6% | -0.3% |
| FY2021 | 10.6% | +176.3% |
| FY2020 | -14.0% | -204.8% |
| FY2019 | 13.3% | +52.8% |
| FY2018 | 8.7% | +133.5% |
| FY2017 | 3.7% | -76.2% |
| FY2016 | 15.7% | +11.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026