Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsKulicke and Soffa Industries Inc (KLIC)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$456.49
+0.55%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $362.27B
KLIC
Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc
$86.13
+3.81%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 3145% more annual revenue ($30.84B vs $950.21M). AMAT leads profitability with a 30.0% profit margin vs 12.2%. AMAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. AMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
AMAT
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
KLIC
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.7%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 122.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 20.7%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 14.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 78.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMAT
The strongest argument for AMAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.0% and operating margin at 33.7%. Revenue growth of 24.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : KLIC
The strongest argument for KLIC centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 122.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : KLIC
The primary concerns for KLIC are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KLIC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.62 — expect wider price swings.
KLIC is growing revenue faster at 122.6% — sustainability is the question.
AMAT generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
AMAT scores higher overall (78/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 30.0% margins and 24.8% 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 →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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