Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM)vsBroadcom Inc (AVGO)
ARM
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares
$264.79
+4.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $269.23B
AVGO
Broadcom Inc
$361.99
+0.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.73T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Broadcom Inc generates 1628% more annual revenue ($89.10B vs $5.16B). AVGO leads profitability with a 42.9% profit margin vs 20.3%. AVGO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.36. AVGO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
ARM
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
AVGO
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 108.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 22.4% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.3%
Revenue surging 85.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 32.8x book value
Trading at 17.3x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARM
The strongest argument for ARM centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.3% and operating margin at 7.6%. Revenue growth of 22.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : AVGO
The strongest argument for AVGO centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 42.9% and operating margin at 54.3%. Revenue growth of 85.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARM
The primary concerns for ARM are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 257.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : AVGO
The primary concerns for AVGO are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 46.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARM carries more volatility with a beta of 3.89 — expect wider price swings.
AVGO is growing revenue faster at 85.5% — sustainability is the question.
AVGO generates stronger free cash flow (13.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
AVGO scores higher overall (80/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 42.9% margins and 85.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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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