Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsIntuit Inc (INTU)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$369.34
-1.24%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $293.11B
INTU
Intuit Inc
$426.86
-1.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $120.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 40% more annual revenue ($28.21B vs $20.12B). AMAT leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 21.6%. INTU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.35. INTU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
AMAT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
INTU
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+19.1%
Fair Value
$456.30
Current Price
$369.34
$86.96 discount
Margin of Safety
-308.7%
Fair Value
$104.45
Current Price
$426.86
$322.41 premium
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%
Revenue surging 41.0% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.5x book value
Revenue declined 2.1%
Moderate valuation
Earnings declined 18.5%
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 : INTU
The strongest argument for INTU centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 15.7%. Revenue growth of 41.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : INTU
The primary concerns for INTU are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a declining stock while INTU is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
INTU is growing revenue faster at 41.0% — sustainability is the question.
INTU generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
INTU scores higher overall (65/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 21.6% margins and 41.0% revenue growth. AMAT offers better value entry with a 19.1% margin of safety. Both earn "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 →Intuit Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Intuit Inc. is an American business that specializes in financial software. Intuit's products include the tax preparation application TurboTax, personal finance app Mint and the small business accounting program QuickBooks.
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