ADI vs QCOM
Analog Devices and Qualcomm, both Technology
Qualcomm is the larger company at $238B against $212B. On trailing earnings QCOM is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 19.9 against 43.1, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year ADI returned +59% against +13% for QCOM. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts ADI ahead, 6/10 against 5/10.
| Figure | ADI | QCOM |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $363 | $175 |
| Market cap | $212B | $238B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 43.1 | 19.9 |
| Dividend yield | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| 1-year return | +59% | +13% |
| 5-year return | +131% | +33% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Analog Devices
Revenue of $4.0B in Q3 2026, net income $1.3B. Its largest reported line is Reportable, 50% of the disclosed total.
Qualcomm
Revenue of $9.9B in Q3 2026, net income $2.0B. Its largest reported line is Handsets, 60% of the disclosed total.
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