Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM)vsDuke Energy Corporation (DUK)
ARM
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares
$342.93
+11.27%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $365.53B
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$124.22
+0.91%
UTILITIES · Cap: $94.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Duke Energy Corporation generates 565% more annual revenue ($32.72B vs $4.92B). ARM leads profitability with a 18.4% profit margin vs 15.7%. DUK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.54. DUK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ARM
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
DUK
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 29.5%
Revenue surging 20.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 47.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.5%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 44.0x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARM
The strongest argument for ARM centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.4% and operating margin at 29.5%. Revenue growth of 20.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DUK
The strongest argument for DUK centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.7% and operating margin at 25.5%. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARM
The primary concerns for ARM are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 397.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : DUK
The primary concerns for DUK are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARM profiles as a growth stock while DUK is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARM carries more volatility with a beta of 3.79 — expect wider price swings.
ARM is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
ARM generates stronger free cash flow (186M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DUK scores higher overall (67/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 11.3% 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.
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.
Duke Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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