Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsTurtle Beach Corporation (TBCH)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$430.01
-4.82%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $420.82B
TBCH
Turtle Beach Corporation
$15.20
-6.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $257.90M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 10256% more annual revenue ($30.84B vs $297.77M). AMAT leads profitability with a 30.0% profit margin vs -1.1%. AMAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.83. AMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
AMAT
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
TBCH
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.3x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.7%
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 : TBCH
The strongest argument for TBCH centers on PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 46.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TBCH
The primary concerns for TBCH are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a growth stock while TBCH is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TBCH carries more volatility with a beta of 2.36 — expect wider price swings.
AMAT is growing revenue faster at 24.8% — sustainability is the question.
AMAT generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMAT scores higher overall (78/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 30.0% margins and 24.8% 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 →Turtle Beach Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Turtle Beach Corporation is an audio technology company in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in White Plains, New York.
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