Lam Research Corp (LRCX)vsTrio-Tech International Common Stock (TRT)
LRCX
Lam Research Corp
$230.72
+1.39%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $299.23B
TRT
Trio-Tech International Common Stock
$4.85
+6.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $52.34M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lam Research Corp generates 41635% more annual revenue ($26.13B vs $62.60M). LRCX leads profitability with a 32.3% profit margin vs -0.1%. LRCX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
LRCX
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
TRT
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+39.2%
Fair Value
$393.39
Current Price
$230.72
$162.67 discount
Margin of Safety
-54.8%
Fair Value
$3.83
Current Price
$4.85
$1.02 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 61 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.0%
Revenue surging 54.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 76.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 39.9% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.7x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 75.5%
Currently unprofitable
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 32.3% and operating margin at 40.0%. Revenue growth of 54.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TRT
The strongest argument for TRT centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 39.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LRCX
The primary concerns for LRCX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : TRT
The primary concerns for TRT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
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 2.02 — expect wider price swings.
LRCX is growing revenue faster at 54.4% — sustainability is the question.
LRCX generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LRCX scores higher overall (78/100 vs 34/100), backed by strong 32.3% margins and 54.4% 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 Common Stock
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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