Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM)vsLam Research Corp (LRCX)
ARM
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares
$213.27
-0.02%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $252.01B
LRCX
Lam Research Corp
$294.05
+2.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $358.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lam Research Corp generates 364% more annual revenue ($21.68B vs $4.67B). LRCX leads profitability with a 30.9% profit margin vs 17.2%. LRCX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. LRCX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ARM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
LRCX
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARM.
Margin of Safety
+16.5%
Fair Value
$343.11
Current Price
$294.05
$49.06 discount
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 67 in profit
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.0%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 23.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 29.1x book value
Earnings declined 12.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 34.8x book value
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 : LRCX
The strongest argument for LRCX centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.9% and operating margin at 35.0%. Revenue growth of 23.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARM
The primary concerns for ARM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 279.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LRCX
The primary concerns for LRCX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 54.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARM carries more volatility with a beta of 3.41 — expect wider price swings.
ARM is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
LRCX generates stronger free cash flow (810M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
LRCX scores higher overall (74/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 30.9% margins and 23.8% 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.
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.
Lam Research Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Lam Research Corporation is an American corporation that engages in the design, manufacture, marketing, and service of semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. Its products are used primarily in front-end wafer processing, which involves the steps that create the active components of semiconductor devices (transistors, capacitors) and their wiring (interconnects). The company also builds equipment for back-end wafer-level packaging (WLP), and for related manufacturing markets such as for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The company is headquartered in Fremont, California, in the Silicon Valley.
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