Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsBlackRock Inc (BLK)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$435.44
+6.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $325.89B
BLK
BlackRock Inc
$1,084.83
+1.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $165.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 10% more annual revenue ($28.21B vs $25.64B). AMAT leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 24.4%. BLK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. BLK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
AMAT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
BLK
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Earnings expanding 75.2% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
Strong operational efficiency at 35.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 27.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 45.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.9x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 2.1%
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMAT
The strongest argument for AMAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 29.9%.
Bull Case : BLK
The strongest argument for BLK centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.4% and operating margin at 35.6%. Revenue growth of 27.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 42.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : BLK
The primary concerns for BLK are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a declining stock while BLK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
BLK is growing revenue faster at 27.0% — sustainability is the question.
AMAT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BLK scores higher overall (78/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 24.4% margins and 27.0% 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.
Applied Materials Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Applied Materials, Inc. is an American corporation that supplies equipment, services and software for the manufacture of semiconductor (integrated circuit) chips for electronics, flat panel displays for computers, smartphones and televisions, and solar products. The company also supplies equipment to produce coatings for flexible electronics, packaging and other applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, in Silicon Valley.
Visit Website →BlackRock Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
BlackRock, Inc. is an American multinational investment management corporation based in New York City.
Compare with Other SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?