Oracle Corporation (ORCL)vsQualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$150.28
-1.74%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $432.88B
QCOM
Qualcomm Incorporated
$181.97
+2.88%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $194.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 53% more annual revenue ($67.36B vs $44.07B). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.4% profit margin vs 21.0%. QCOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.79. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
ORCL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
QCOM
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-42.6%
Fair Value
$105.36
Current Price
$150.28
$44.92 premium
Margin of Safety
+1.8%
Fair Value
$185.32
Current Price
$181.97
$3.35 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.2%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 20.6% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Revenue declined 4.0%
Earnings declined 23.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.4% and operating margin at 36.2%. Revenue growth of 20.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : QCOM
The strongest argument for QCOM centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.0% and operating margin at 18.5%. PEG of 0.79 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 3.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : QCOM
The primary concerns for QCOM are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORCL profiles as a growth stock while QCOM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.73 — expect wider price swings.
ORCL is growing revenue faster at 20.6% — sustainability is the question.
QCOM generates stronger free cash flow (495M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 25.4% margins and 20.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Oracle Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, and incorporated in Delaware. It creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. It owns patents critical to the 5G, 4G, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA mobile communications standards.
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