Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$539.14
+2.21%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $433.99B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$23.46
+1.56%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $136.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 42898% more annual revenue ($12.48T vs $29.02B). AMAT leads profitability with a 29.3% profit margin vs -2.6%. AMAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.28. AMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
AMAT
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SONY
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.9%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 379.7B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.9x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 57.4%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMAT
The strongest argument for AMAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.3% and operating margin at 31.9%. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 51.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a mature stock while SONY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.62 — expect wider price swings.
AMAT is growing revenue faster at 11.4% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (379.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMAT scores higher overall (74/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 29.3% margins and 11.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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 →Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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