NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)vsUnited Microelectronics (UMC)
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
$178.68
+1.99%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.26T
UMC
United Microelectronics
$9.31
+2.87%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $22.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
United Microelectronics generates 10% more annual revenue ($237.55B vs $215.94B). NVDA leads profitability with a 55.6% profit margin vs 17.6%. NVDA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. NVDA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
NVDA
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
UMC
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+23.6%
Fair Value
$229.32
Current Price
$178.68
$50.64 discount
Margin of Safety
+44.9%
Fair Value
$18.68
Current Price
$9.31
$9.37 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 101 in profit
Keeps 56 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.0%
Revenue surging 73.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 95.6% YoY
Generating 18.1B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 27.6x book value
Trading at 9.8x book value
2.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NVDA
The strongest argument for NVDA centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 55.6% and operating margin at 65.0%. Revenue growth of 73.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : UMC
The strongest argument for UMC centers on Free Cash Flow, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 19.8%. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NVDA
The primary concerns for NVDA are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Price/Book.
Bear Case : UMC
The primary concerns for UMC are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NVDA profiles as a growth stock while UMC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NVDA carries more volatility with a beta of 2.38 — expect wider price swings.
NVDA is growing revenue faster at 73.2% — sustainability is the question.
NVDA generates stronger free cash flow (34.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NVDA scores higher overall (79/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 55.6% margins and 73.2% revenue growth. UMC offers better value entry with a 44.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
NVIDIA Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Nvidia Corporation is an American multinational technology company incorporated in Delaware and based in Santa Clara, California. It designs graphics processing units (GPUs) for the gaming and professional markets, as well as system on a chip units (SoCs) for the mobile computing and automotive market.
Visit Website →United Microelectronics
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
United Microelectronics Corporation is a semiconductor wafer foundry in Taiwan, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
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