Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsRLX Technology Inc (RLX)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$369.34
-1.24%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $293.11B
RLX
RLX Technology Inc
$2.21
+2.31%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 680% more annual revenue ($28.21B vs $3.62B). AMAT leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 25.5%. RLX trades at a lower P/E of 21.6x. RLX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
AMAT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
RLX
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
+47.9%
Fair Value
$4.68
Current Price
$2.21
$2.47 discount
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%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 46.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 81.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.5x book value
Revenue declined 2.1%
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : RLX
The strongest argument for RLX centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.5% and operating margin at 11.0%. Revenue growth of 46.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : RLX
The primary concerns for RLX are Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a declining stock while RLX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
RLX is growing revenue faster at 46.8% — sustainability is the question.
AMAT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RLX scores higher overall (68/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 25.5% margins and 46.8% revenue growth. AMAT offers better value entry with a 19.1% margin of safety. 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.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · China
RLX Technology Inc., researches, develops, manufactures, distributes and sells e-vapor products in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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