Oracle Corporation (ORCL)vsSemtech Corporation (SMTC)
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$147.61
-1.98%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $432.88B
SMTC
Semtech Corporation
$185.00
+3.82%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $15.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 5636% more annual revenue ($67.36B vs $1.17B). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.4% profit margin vs 13.1%. ORCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.86. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
ORCL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
SMTC
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-42.8%
Fair Value
$105.48
Current Price
$147.61
$42.13 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SMTC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 36.2%
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 20.6% year-over-year
Revenue surging 32.7% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Earnings expanding 22.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 30.0x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.4% and operating margin at 36.2%. Revenue growth of 20.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SMTC
The strongest argument for SMTC centers on Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 32.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SMTC
The primary concerns for SMTC are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 107.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SMTC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.35 — expect wider price swings.
SMTC is growing revenue faster at 32.7% — sustainability is the question.
SMTC generates stronger free cash flow (61M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 25.4% margins and 20.6% 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.
Oracle Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
Visit Website →Semtech Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Semtech Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets mixed-signal and analog semiconductor products and advanced algorithms. The company is headquartered in Camarillo, California.
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