Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM)vsDuke Energy Corporation (DUK)
ARM
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares
$201.69
+1.53%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $223.36B
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$129.55
+2.40%
UTILITIES · Cap: $100.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Duke Energy Corporation generates 581% more annual revenue ($31.79B vs $4.67B). ARM leads profitability with a 17.2% profit margin vs 15.6%. ARM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. DUK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
ARM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
DUK
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARM.
Margin of Safety
-64.7%
Fair Value
$78.65
Current Price
$129.55
$50.90 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 27.5x book value
Earnings declined 12.3%
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 2.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARM
The strongest argument for ARM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.2% and operating margin at 15.4%. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DUK
The strongest argument for DUK centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 28.1%.
Bear Case : ARM
The primary concerns for ARM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 276.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : DUK
The primary concerns for DUK are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARM profiles as a growth stock while DUK is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARM carries more volatility with a beta of 3.34 — expect wider price swings.
ARM is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
ARM generates stronger free cash flow (186M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DUK scores higher overall (59/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 15.6% 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.
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Arm Holdings plc architects, develops, and licenses central processing unit products and related technologies for semiconductor companies and original equipment manufacturers rely on to develop products.
Duke Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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