Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsAXT Inc (AXTI)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$453.01
+3.27%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $389.08B
AXTI
AXT Inc
$105.99
+13.95%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $6.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 30167% more annual revenue ($29.02B vs $95.89M). AMAT leads profitability with a 29.3% profit margin vs -14.7%. AMAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. AMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
AMAT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
AXTI
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.9%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 39.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.0x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 20.8x book value
ROE of -5.1% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMAT
The strongest argument for AMAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.3% and operating margin at 31.9%. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : AXTI
The strongest argument for AXTI centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 39.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 46.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : AXTI
The primary concerns for AXTI are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a mature stock while AXTI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AXTI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.76 — expect wider price swings.
AXTI is growing revenue faster at 39.1% — sustainability is the question.
AMAT generates stronger free cash flow (208M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMAT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 28/100), backed by strong 29.3% margins and 11.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Applied Materials Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Applied Materials, Inc. is an American corporation that supplies equipment, services and software for the manufacture of semiconductor (integrated circuit) chips for electronics, flat panel displays for computers, smartphones and televisions, and solar products. The company also supplies equipment to produce coatings for flexible electronics, packaging and other applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, in Silicon Valley.
Visit Website →AXT Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
AXT, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and distributes single element and composite semiconductor substrates. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California.
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