Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsCamtek Ltd (CAMT)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$464.24
+1.77%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $362.27B
CAMT
Camtek Ltd
$151.36
+1.16%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $6.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 6079% more annual revenue ($30.84B vs $499.09M). AMAT leads profitability with a 30.0% profit margin vs 9.6%. AMAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. AMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
AMAT
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
CAMT
Hold37
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
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.7%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 22.4%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 14.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.2x book value
2.5% revenue growth
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMAT
The strongest argument for AMAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.0% and operating margin at 33.7%. Revenue growth of 24.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CAMT
The strongest argument for CAMT centers on Operating Margin.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : CAMT
The primary concerns for CAMT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 197.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a growth stock while CAMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
AMAT is growing revenue faster at 24.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
AMAT scores higher overall (78/100 vs 37/100), backed by strong 30.0% margins and 24.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Camtek Ltd., develops, manufactures and sells inspection and metrology equipment for advanced interconnect packaging, memory, complementary metal oxide semiconductor image sensors, microelectromechanical systems, radio frequency and other segments of the semiconductor industry. The company is headquartered in Migdal HaEmek, Israel.
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