Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsToyota Motor Corporation ADR (TM)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$435.44
+6.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $325.89B
TM
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR
$187.53
-0.78%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $230.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR generates 178715% more annual revenue ($50.45T vs $28.21B). AMAT leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 7.3%. TM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.54. AMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AMAT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TM
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 592.1B 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%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 16.0x book value
7.3% margin — thin
Earnings declined 42.3%
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 : TM
The strongest argument for TM centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
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 : TM
The primary concerns for TM are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a declining stock while TM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
TM is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
TM generates stronger free cash flow (592.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMAT scores higher overall (64/100 vs 55/100), 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.
Visit Website →Toyota Motor Corporation ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Toyota Motor Corporation designs, manufactures, assembles and sells passenger cars, minivans and commercial vehicles, and related parts and accessories. The company is headquartered in Toyota, Japan.
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