Amkor Technology Inc (AMKR)vsKLA Corporation (KLAC)
AMKR
Amkor Technology Inc
$75.20
+3.21%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $20.52B
KLAC
KLA Corporation
$1,929.20
+0.74%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $267.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
KLA Corporation generates 85% more annual revenue ($13.10B vs $7.07B). KLAC leads profitability with a 35.7% profit margin vs 6.2%. AMKR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. KLAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
AMKR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
KLAC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 285.6% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 27.5% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 80 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.2%
Areas to Watch
6.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 43.2x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMKR
The strongest argument for AMKR centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 27.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KLAC
The strongest argument for KLAC centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.7% and operating margin at 41.2%. Revenue growth of 11.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMKR
The primary concerns for AMKR are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 47.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : KLAC
The primary concerns for KLAC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 57.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMKR profiles as a growth stock while KLAC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMKR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.26 — expect wider price swings.
AMKR is growing revenue faster at 27.5% — sustainability is the question.
KLAC generates stronger free cash flow (622M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KLAC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 35.7% margins and 11.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Amkor Technology Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Amkor Technology, Inc. provides outsourced semiconductor packaging and testing services in the United States, Japan, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the rest of Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
KLA Corporation is a capital equipment company based in Milpitas, California. It supplies process control and yield management systems for the semiconductor industry and other related nanoelectronics industries. The company's products and services are intended for all phases of wafer, reticle, integrated circuit (IC) and packaging production, from research and development to final volume manufacturing.
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