Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsKulicke and Soffa Industries Inc (KLIC)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$369.34
-1.24%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $293.11B
KLIC
Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc
$68.80
+1.12%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 4003% more annual revenue ($28.21B vs $687.58M). AMAT leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs -9.4%. AMAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.70. AMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AMAT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
KLIC
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+19.1%
Fair Value
$456.30
Current Price
$369.34
$86.96 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KLIC.
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%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 20.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.5x book value
Revenue declined 2.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 78.8%
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 : KLIC
The strongest argument for KLIC centers on Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : KLIC
The primary concerns for KLIC are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a declining stock while KLIC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
KLIC is growing revenue faster at 20.2% — sustainability is the question.
AMAT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMAT scores higher overall (64/100 vs 37/100), backed by strong 27.8% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells capital equipment and tools for assembling semiconductor devices. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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