Amkor Technology Inc (AMKR)vsMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT)
AMKR
Amkor Technology Inc
$75.20
+3.21%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $20.52B
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$416.67
+0.10%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.28T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 4401% more annual revenue ($318.27B vs $7.07B). MSFT leads profitability with a 39.3% profit margin vs 6.2%. AMKR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. MSFT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
AMKR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
MSFT
Strong Buy72
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 30 in profit
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.3%
Generating 15.8B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
6.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
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 : MSFT
The strongest argument for MSFT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.3% and operating margin at 46.3%. Revenue growth of 18.3% 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 : MSFT
The primary concerns for MSFT are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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.
MSFT generates stronger free cash flow (15.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MSFT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 39.3% margins and 18.3% 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 · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company which produces computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface lineup of touchscreen personal computers. Microsoft ranked No. 21 in the 2020 Fortune 500 rankings of the largest United States corporations by total revenue; it was the world's largest software maker by revenue as of 2016. It is considered one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook.
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