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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Sharpe Ratio: 0.81

Equity · Currency in USD · Last updated Jun 17, 2026

QUALCOMM Incorporated is a technology company specializing in designing and manufacturing wireless communication products and services. The company's products and services are used in various industries including wireless communications, telematics, and wireless internet. QUALCOMM Incorporated is known for its contributions to the development of 3G and 4G wireless technology and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

QCOM's Sharpe Ratio of 0.81 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 0.81 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 17, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

QCOM Sharpe Ratio Rank

QCOM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 67.367
Above Average

QCOM ranks above 67.3% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating above-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Above-average risk-adjusted returns with room for improvement
  • Compare against category peers to gauge relative positioning
  • Monitor for movement toward top tier or decline toward median
  • Consider pairing with top-tier holdings to improve portfolio efficiency

QCOM Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows QCOM's Sharpe Ratio relative to all stocks on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): -0.39 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): -0.39 to 1.11
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.11 or higher
  • Top 1%: 5.42+
  • Median: 0.22 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar stocks

The table compares QUALCOMM Incorporated's Sharpe Ratio with other stocks in the Semiconductors industry across multiple time periods, showing how QCOM's risk-adjusted performance compares to industry peers.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each stock's all-time average, as of Jun 17, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
MUMicron Technology, Inc.10.77
TSEMTower Semiconductor Ltd8.24
AAOIApplied Optoelectronics, Inc.6.50
INTCIntel Corporation6.31
ASXASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.5.83
MXLMaxLinear, Inc.5.56
VSHVishay Intertechnology, Inc.5.21
AMKRAmkor Technology, Inc.4.94
SMTCSemtech Corporation4.63
AIPArteris, Inc.4.61
QCOMQUALCOMM Incorporated0.81

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows QCOM's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when QCOM consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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