Analog Devices Inc (ADI)vsSandisk Corp (SNDK)
ADI
Analog Devices Inc
$416.52
+1.96%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $199.44B
SNDK
Sandisk Corp
$1,562.34
+16.60%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $208.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sandisk Corp generates 12% more annual revenue ($13.18B vs $11.76B). SNDK leads profitability with a 34.2% profit margin vs 23.0%. SNDK trades at a lower P/E of 48.1x. SNDK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
ADI
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
SNDK
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 33.1%
Revenue surging 30.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 116.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 70.0%
Revenue surging 251.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 618.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ADI
The strongest argument for ADI centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.0% and operating margin at 33.1%. Revenue growth of 30.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SNDK
The strongest argument for SNDK centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.2% and operating margin at 70.0%. Revenue growth of 251.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ADI
The primary concerns for ADI are Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 74.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SNDK
The primary concerns for SNDK are Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 48.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SNDK is growing revenue faster at 251.0% — sustainability is the question.
SNDK generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ADI scores higher overall (70/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 23.0% margins and 30.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Analog Devices Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), also known simply as Analog, is an American multinational semiconductor company specializing in data conversion, signal processing and power management technology, headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Sandisk Corp
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Sandisk Corporation (Ticker: SNDK) is a U.S.-based technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells data storage products and solutions built on NAND flash memory technology, including solid-state drives (SSDs), embedded storage, memory cards, and USB flash drives for consumer, enterprise, and cloud computing markets.
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