Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsSAP SE ADR (SAP)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$435.44
+6.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $325.89B
SAP
SAP SE ADR
$173.70
-0.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $204.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SAP SE ADR generates 32% more annual revenue ($37.34B vs $28.21B). AMAT leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 19.6%. SAP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. AMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AMAT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
SAP
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AMAT.
Margin of Safety
-16.9%
Fair Value
$168.01
Current Price
$173.70
$5.69 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%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 30.0%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 3.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.9x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 2.1%
No major concerns identified
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 : SAP
The strongest argument for SAP centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.6% and operating margin at 30.0%. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : SAP
No major red flags identified for SAP, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a declining stock while SAP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
SAP is growing revenue faster at 6.0% — sustainability is the question.
SAP generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMAT scores higher overall (64/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 27.8% margins. 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
SAP SE is a global enterprise application software company. The company is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany.
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