Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsT-Mobile US Inc (TMUS)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$369.34
-1.24%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $293.11B
TMUS
T-Mobile US Inc
$211.36
+0.05%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $236.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
T-Mobile US Inc generates 213% more annual revenue ($88.31B vs $28.21B). AMAT leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 12.4%. TMUS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. AMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AMAT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TMUS
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
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
-235.8%
Fair Value
$66.10
Current Price
$211.36
$145.26 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 4.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.5x book value
Revenue declined 2.1%
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 26.6%
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 : TMUS
The strongest argument for TMUS centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : TMUS
The primary concerns for TMUS are Debt/Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.99 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a declining stock while TMUS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
TMUS is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
TMUS generates stronger free cash flow (4.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMAT scores higher overall (64/100 vs 60/100), 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 →T-Mobile US Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
T-Mobile US, Inc., doing business under the global brand name T-Mobile, is an American wireless network operator. Its headquarters are located in Bellevue, Washington, in the Seattle metropolitan area and Overland Park, Kansas, in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
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