Lam Research Corp (LRCX)vsTrio-Tech International (TRT)
LRCX
Lam Research Corp
$303.28
+3.97%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $486.37B
TRT
Trio-Tech International
$10.45
-17.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $106.59M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lam Research Corp generates 37061% more annual revenue ($21.68B vs $58.34M). LRCX leads profitability with a 30.9% profit margin vs 0.6%. LRCX trades at a lower P/E of 73.5x. LRCX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
LRCX
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
TRT
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-11.9%
Fair Value
$329.99
Current Price
$303.28
$26.71 premium
Margin of Safety
-72.4%
Fair Value
$3.44
Current Price
$10.45
$7.01 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 63 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
Revenue surging 123.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 35.8x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.6% — below average capital efficiency
0.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : TRT
The strongest argument for TRT centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 123.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LRCX
The primary concerns for LRCX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 73.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TRT
The primary concerns for TRT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 210.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LRCX profiles as a growth stock while TRT is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TRT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
TRT is growing revenue faster at 123.6% — sustainability is the question.
LRCX generates stronger free cash flow (810M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LRCX scores higher overall (72/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 30.9% margins and 23.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Trio-Tech International
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Trio-Tech International provides manufacturing, testing and distribution services to the semiconductor industry. The company is headquartered in Van Nuys, California.
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