Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsTrip.com Group Ltd ADR (TCOM)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$369.34
-8.34%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $293.11B
TCOM
Trip.com Group Ltd ADR
$51.34
+0.31%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $33.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Trip.com Group Ltd ADR generates 121% more annual revenue ($62.41B vs $28.21B). TCOM leads profitability with a 53.3% profit margin vs 27.8%. AMAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.70. TCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
AMAT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TCOM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
+82.1%
Fair Value
$323.86
Current Price
$51.34
$272.52 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%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 53 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 97.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.5x book value
Revenue declined 2.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : TCOM
The strongest argument for TCOM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 53.3% and operating margin at 16.5%. Revenue growth of 20.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : TCOM
The primary concerns for TCOM are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a declining stock while TCOM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
TCOM is growing revenue faster at 20.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
TCOM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 53.3% margins and 20.8% revenue growth. AMAT offers better value entry with a 19.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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 CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · China
Trip.com Group Limited is a travel service provider for accommodation booking, transportation ticketing, destination and package tours, corporate travel management and other travel-related services in China and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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