Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM)vsBroadcom Inc (AVGO)
ARM
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares
$211.18
+0.41%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $223.36B
AVGO
Broadcom Inc
$416.50
+2.61%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.97T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Broadcom Inc generates 1362% more annual revenue ($68.28B vs $4.67B). AVGO leads profitability with a 36.6% profit margin vs 17.2%. AVGO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. AVGO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
ARM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
AVGO
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.9%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 29.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 28.8x book value
Earnings declined 12.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.7x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARM
The strongest argument for ARM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.2% and operating margin at 15.4%. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : AVGO
The strongest argument for AVGO centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.6% and operating margin at 44.9%. Revenue growth of 29.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARM
The primary concerns for ARM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 276.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : AVGO
The primary concerns for AVGO are Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 81.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARM carries more volatility with a beta of 3.34 — expect wider price swings.
AVGO is growing revenue faster at 29.5% — sustainability is the question.
AVGO generates stronger free cash flow (8.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
AVGO scores higher overall (78/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 36.6% margins and 29.5% 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.
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Arm Holdings plc architects, develops, and licenses central processing unit products and related technologies for semiconductor companies and original equipment manufacturers rely on to develop products.
Broadcom Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Broadcom Inc. is an American designer, developer, manufacturer and global supplier of a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software products. Broadcom's product offerings serve the data center, networking, software, broadband, wireless, and storage and industrial markets.
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