Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q3 FY2026, filed Jul 29, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the QCOM SEC filings page.
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) reported $44.1B in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 28, 2026, up 1.9% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Operating cash conversion is QUALCOMM's dominant mechanic: core earnings strengthened while taxes and shareholder returns reshaped reported profitability and equity.
FY2025 operating income reached$12.4B while operating cash flow reached$14.0B , showing the operating engine produced more cash than accounting operating profit. Net income fell to$5.5B as income-tax expense reached$7.1B , so the headline earnings decline does not track the operating trend.
Operating margin recovered from
FY2025 free cash flow was
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Qualcomm Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Qualcomm Inc has an operating margin of 27.9%, meaning the company retains $28 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 89/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 25.9% the prior year.
Qualcomm Inc's revenue grew 13.7% year-over-year to $44.3B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 68/100.
Qualcomm Inc has a moderate D/E ratio of 0.70. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 55/100.
With a current ratio of 2.82, Qualcomm Inc holds $2.82 in current assets for every $1 of short-term obligations. This comfortable liquidity earns a score of 76/100.
Qualcomm Inc converts 28.9% of revenue into free cash flow ($12.8B). This strong cash generation earns a score of 94/100.
Qualcomm Inc earns a strong 26.1% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $26 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 87/100. This is down from 38.6% the prior year.
Qualcomm Inc scores 6.70, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($194.4B) relative to total liabilities ($28.9B). This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Qualcomm Inc passes 6 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Qualcomm Inc generates $2.53 in operating cash flow ($14.0B OCF vs $5.5B net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Qualcomm Inc earns $18.61 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($12.4B vs $664.0M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Qualcomm Inc generated $9.9B in revenue in Q3 2026. This represents a decrease of 4.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 6.2%.
Qualcomm Inc's EBITDA was $2.0B in Q3 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 36.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 25.7%.
Qualcomm Inc reported $2.0B in net income in Q3 2026. This represents a decrease of 24.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 72.8%.
Qualcomm Inc earned $1.87 per diluted share (EPS) in Q3 2026. This represents a decrease of 23.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 72.8%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Qualcomm Inc generated $495.0M in free cash flow in Q3 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 80.8% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 74.2%.
Qualcomm Inc held $4.5B in cash against $12.8B in long-term debt as of Q3 2026.
Qualcomm Inc paid $0.92 per share in dividends in Q3 2026. This represents an increase of 3.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 3.4%.
Margins & Returns
Qualcomm Inc's gross margin was 53.0% in Q3 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 2.5 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 0.7 percentage points.
Qualcomm Inc's operating margin was 16.4% in Q3 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 10.3 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 5.4 percentage points.
Qualcomm Inc's net profit margin was 20.1% in Q3 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 5.6 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 49.4 percentage points.
Qualcomm Inc's ROE was 7.2% in Q3 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 2.6 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 19.8 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
Qualcomm Inc invested $2.6B in research and development in Q3 2026. This represents an increase of 17.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 5.8%.
Qualcomm Inc spent $1.4B on share buybacks in Q3 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 52.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 51.1%.
Qualcomm Inc invested $496.0M in capex in Q3 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 68.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 6.9%.
QCOM Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.9B-4.0% | $10.6B-3.5% | $12.3B+5.0% | $11.3B+10.0% | $10.4B+10.3% | $11.0B+16.9% | $11.7B+17.5% | $10.2B+18.7% |
| Cost of Revenue | $4.7B+1.4% | $4.9B-0.7% | $5.6B+7.9% | $5.0B+12.7% | $4.6B+10.3% | $4.9B+20.2% | $5.2B+19.7% | $4.5B+15.2% |
| Gross Profit | $5.3B-8.4% | $5.7B-5.7% | $6.7B+2.7% | $6.2B+8.0% | $5.8B+10.3% | $6.0B+14.4% | $6.5B+15.7% | $5.8B+21.6% |
| R&D Expenses | $2.6B+17.1% | $2.5B+11.1% | $2.5B+10.0% | $2.4B+3.0% | $2.2B-1.5% | $2.2B-0.9% | $2.2B+6.4% | $2.3B+7.8% |
| SG&A Expenses | $976.0M+26.6% | $898.0M+27.2% | $865.0M+19.6% | $910.0M+19.6% | $771.0M+16.1% | $706.0M-0.1% | $723.0M+15.3% | $761.0M+21.2% |
| Operating Income | $1.6B-41.1% | $2.3B-26.0% | $3.4B-5.3% | $2.9B+13.0% | $2.8B+24.4% | $3.1B+33.3% | $3.6B+21.4% | $2.6B+83.1% |
| EBITDA | $2.0B-36.0% | $2.7B-22.6% | $3.8B-5.8% | $3.3B+8.9% | $3.2B+19.7% | $3.5B+27.8% | $4.0B+18.6% | $3.0B+61.4% |
| Interest Expense | $178.0M+6.0% | $171.0M+4.9% | $169.0M+3.7% | $170.0M-5.0% | $168.0M0.0% | $163.0M-5.2% | $163.0M-8.4% | $179.0M+3.5% |
| Income Tax | $460.0M+60.8% | -$5.1B-1853.6% | $543.0M+19.3% | $6.1B+2008.5% | $286.0M+67.3% | $293.0M+31.4% | $455.0M+201.3% | -$319.0M-52.6% |
| Net Income | $2.0B-24.9% | $7.4B+162.1% | $3.0B-5.5% | -$3.1B-206.7% | $2.7B+25.2% | $2.8B+20.9% | $3.2B+14.9% | $2.9B+96.0% |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.89-22.5% | $6.92+171.4% | $2.81-1.7% | -$2.80-206.9% | $2.44+27.7% | $2.55+22.6% | $2.86+15.3% | $2.62+97.0% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.87-23.0% | $6.88+173.0% | $2.78-1.8% | -$2.78-207.8% | $2.43+29.3% | $2.52+22.3% | $2.83+15.0% | $2.58+95.5% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 1.07B-2.7% | 1.07B-3.9% | 1.08B-3.8% | N/A | 1.10B-3.1% | 1.11B-1.3% | 1.12B-0.4% | N/A |
QCOM Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $57.4B+4.6% | $57.1B+3.2% | $53.0B-4.6% | $50.1B-9.1% | $54.9B+4.0% | $55.4B+4.1% | $55.6B+6.6% | $55.2B+8.1% |
| Current Assets | $23.0B-7.7% | $23.1B-11.4% | $24.6B-5.6% | $25.8B+2.1% | $24.9B+6.8% | $26.1B+7.6% | $26.1B+11.2% | $25.2B+12.3% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $4.5B-16.8% | $5.4B-24.5% | $7.2B-17.3% | $5.5B-29.7% | $5.4B-29.9% | $7.2B-21.9% | $8.7B+7.1% | $7.8B-7.1% |
| Short-Term Investments | $3.8B-17.4% | $4.4B-34.3% | $4.6B-17.4% | $4.6B-15.0% | $4.6B-13.3% | $6.6B+43.4% | $5.6B+42.6% | $5.5B+89.7% |
| Inventory | $8.4B+32.2% | $7.4B+18.9% | $6.7B+5.7% | $6.5B+1.6% | $6.3B+5.3% | $6.2B+1.8% | $6.3B+0.9% | $6.4B0.0% |
| Accounts Receivable | N/A | N/A | N/A | $2.9B+21.6% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $2.3B+22.0% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $14.3B+25.6% | $14.3B+30.2% | $14.2B+30.0% | $11.4B+5.2% | $11.4B+5.5% | $10.9B+1.7% | $10.9B+1.7% | $10.8B+1.5% |
| Total Liabilities | $29.7B+7.4% | $29.9B+8.0% | $30.0B+4.4% | $28.9B+0.2% | $27.7B-1.5% | $27.6B-3.7% | $28.7B-1.3% | $28.9B-2.0% |
| Current Liabilities | $11.4B+46.3% | $9.8B+2.3% | $9.8B-1.3% | $9.1B-12.9% | $7.8B-20.0% | $9.5B+4.4% | $10.0B+8.6% | $10.5B+9.1% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $18.3B-7.8% | $20.1B+11.0% | $20.1B+7.5% | $19.8B+7.7% | $19.9B+8.3% | $18.1B-7.4% | $18.7B-5.9% | $18.4B-7.3% |
| Long-Term Debt | $12.8B-13.6% | $14.8B+11.4% | $14.8B+12.1% | $14.8B+11.6% | $14.8B+12.1% | $13.3B-8.8% | $13.2B-9.3% | $13.3B-8.4% |
| Total Equity | $27.7B+1.7% | $27.3B-1.6% | $23.1B-14.2% | $21.2B-19.3% | $27.2B+10.3% | $27.7B+13.3% | $26.9B+16.6% | $26.3B+21.7% |
| Retained Earnings | $27.3B+2.7% | $26.9B-1.6% | $22.5B-15.4% | $20.6B-19.6% | $26.6B+9.4% | $27.3B+14.1% | $26.6B+17.9% | $25.7B+23.9% |
QCOM Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $991.0M-65.5% | $2.4B-4.1% | $5.0B+8.2% | $4.0B+51.0% | $2.9B-5.8% | $2.6B-28.1% | $4.6B+55.5% | $2.6B-35.3% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $396.0M-0.5% | $413.0M+4.0% | $393.0M-9.9% | $371.0M-15.5% | $398.0M-5.0% | $397.0M-3.4% | $436.0M-0.2% | $439.0M-5.0% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | N/A | N/A | $888.0M+17.0% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $759.0M+26.1% | N/A |
| Capital Expenditures | $496.0M+68.7% | $533.0M+149.1% | $549.0M+98.2% | $407.0M+59.0% | $294.0M-24.0% | $214.0M+16.3% | $277.0M+29.4% | $256.0M-12.6% |
| Free Cash Flow | $495.0M-80.8% | $1.9B-18.1% | $4.4B+2.5% | $3.6B+50.1% | $2.6B-3.2% | $2.3B-30.6% | $4.3B+57.6% | $2.4B-37.0% |
| Investing Cash Flow | $574.0M-64.8% | -$501.0M+61.1% | -$1.7B-156.5% | -$471.0M-22.3% | $1.6B+256.4% | -$1.3B-37.3% | -$671.0M+46.6% | -$385.0M+37.7% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$2.5B+37.8% | -$3.7B-32.8% | -$3.9B-29.1% | -$3.4B-56.3% | -$4.0B-15.1% | -$2.8B-76.0% | -$3.0B-47.4% | -$2.2B-96.9% |
| Share Buybacks | $1.4B-52.1% | $2.8B+59.7% | $2.6B+51.4% | $2.4B+87.6% | $2.8B+118.6% | $1.7B+139.1% | $1.8B+123.2% | $1.3B+225.7% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Dividends Paid.
QCOM Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 53.0%-2.5pp | 53.8%-1.3pp | 54.5%-1.2pp | 55.3%-1.0pp | 55.6%0.0pp | 55.0%-1.2pp | 55.8%-0.8pp | 56.4%+1.3pp |
| Operating Margin | 16.4%-10.3pp | 21.8%-6.6pp | 27.5%-3.0pp | 25.9%+0.7pp | 26.7%+3.0pp | 28.4%+3.5pp | 30.5%+1.0pp | 25.2%+8.9pp |
| Net Margin | 20.1%-5.6pp | 69.5%+43.9pp | 24.5%-2.7pp | -27.7%-56.2pp | 25.7%+3.0pp | 25.6%+0.8pp | 27.3%-0.6pp | 28.5%+11.2pp |
| Return on Equity | 7.2%-2.6pp | 27.0%+16.9pp | 13.0%+1.2pp | -14.7%-25.8pp | 9.8%+1.2pp | 10.1%+0.6pp | 11.8%-0.2pp | 11.1%+4.2pp |
| Return on Assets | 3.5%-1.4pp | 12.9%+7.8pp | 5.7%-0.1pp | -6.2%-11.5pp | 4.9%+0.8pp | 5.1%+0.7pp | 5.7%+0.4pp | 5.3%+2.4pp |
| Current Ratio | 2.02-1.2x | 2.37-0.4x | 2.51-0.1x | 2.82+0.4x | 3.19+0.8x | 2.73+0.1x | 2.62+0.1x | 2.40+0.1x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.46-0.1x | 0.54+0.1x | 0.64+0.2x | 0.70+0.2x | 0.540.0x | 0.48-0.1x | 0.49-0.1x | 0.51-0.2x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.170.0x | 0.190.0x | 0.230.0x | 0.220.0x | 0.190.0x | 0.200.0x | 0.210.0x | 0.190.0x |
| FCF Margin | 5.0%-19.9pp | 18.1%-3.2pp | 36.0%-0.9pp | 31.8%+8.5pp | 24.9%-3.5pp | 21.3%-14.6pp | 36.9%+9.4pp | 23.3%-20.7pp |
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Where Qualcomm Inc Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Qualcomm Inc's annual revenue?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) reported $44.3B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 13.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Qualcomm Inc's revenue growing?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) revenue grew by 13.7% year-over-year, from $39.0B to $44.3B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Qualcomm Inc profitable?
Yes, Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) reported a net income of $5.5B in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 12.5%.
What is Qualcomm Inc's EBITDA?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) had EBITDA of $14.0B in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Qualcomm Inc have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) had $5.5B in cash and equivalents against $14.8B in long-term debt.
What is Qualcomm Inc's gross margin?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) had a gross margin of 55.4% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Qualcomm Inc's operating margin?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) had an operating margin of 27.9% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Qualcomm Inc's net profit margin?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) had a net profit margin of 12.5% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Qualcomm Inc pay dividends?
Yes, Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) paid $3.48 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is Qualcomm Inc's return on equity (ROE)?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) has a return on equity of 26.1% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Qualcomm Inc's free cash flow?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) generated $12.8B in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 14.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Qualcomm Inc's operating cash flow?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) generated $14.0B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Qualcomm Inc's total assets?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) had $50.1B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Qualcomm Inc's capital expenditures?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) invested $1.2B in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Qualcomm Inc spend on research and development?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) invested $9.0B in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is Qualcomm Inc's current ratio?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) had a current ratio of 2.82 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Qualcomm Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Qualcomm Inc's return on assets (ROA)?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) had a return on assets of 11.1% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Qualcomm Inc's P/E ratio?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) trades at 21.0x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $9.3B net income, trailing 12 months to June 28, 2026. The market capitalization is $194.4B as of Sep 12, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Qualcomm Inc's price-to-sales ratio?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) trades at 4.4x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $44.1B revenue, trailing 12 months to June 28, 2026. The market capitalization is $194.4B as of Sep 12, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Qualcomm Inc's Altman Z-Score?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) has an Altman Z-Score of 6.70, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Qualcomm Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Qualcomm Inc's earnings high quality?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) has an earnings quality ratio of 2.53x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Qualcomm Inc cover its interest payments?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) has an interest coverage ratio of 18.61x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Qualcomm Inc?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) scores 78 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating strong standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.