Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsDoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock (DASH)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$369.34
-8.34%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $293.11B
DASH
DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$152.92
-1.17%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $67.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 106% more annual revenue ($28.21B vs $13.72B). AMAT leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 6.8%. DASH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.58. AMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AMAT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
DASH
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+19.1%
Fair Value
$456.30
Current Price
$369.34
$86.96 discount
Margin of Safety
-75.2%
Fair Value
$100.15
Current Price
$152.92
$52.77 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Earnings expanding 75.2% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
Revenue surging 37.7% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 47.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.5x book value
Revenue declined 2.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
6.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMAT
The strongest argument for AMAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 29.9%.
Bull Case : DASH
The strongest argument for DASH centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 37.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : DASH
The primary concerns for DASH are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. A P/E of 72.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a declining stock while DASH is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DASH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.90 — expect wider price swings.
DASH is growing revenue faster at 37.7% — sustainability is the question.
AMAT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMAT scores higher overall (64/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 27.8% margins. Both earn "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.
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 →DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
DoorDash, Inc. operates a logistics platform that connects merchants, consumers, and merchants in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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