Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsMarvell Technology Group Ltd (MRVL)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$382.59
+3.11%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $331.02B
MRVL
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
$156.57
+2.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 244% more annual revenue ($28.21B vs $8.19B). MRVL leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 27.8%. MRVL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.93. MRVL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
AMAT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
MRVL
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
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%
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 106.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 22.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 14.0x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 2.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.3x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
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 : MRVL
The strongest argument for MRVL centers on Profit Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.6% and operating margin at 18.7%. Revenue growth of 22.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 42.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MRVL
The primary concerns for MRVL are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 53.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a declining stock while MRVL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MRVL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
MRVL is growing revenue faster at 22.1% — sustainability is the question.
AMAT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MRVL scores higher overall (66/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 32.6% margins and 22.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Marvell Technology, Inc. designs, develops, and sells analog, mixed-signal, digital signal processing, and integrated and independent integrated circuits. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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