Broadcom Inc (AVGO)vsLam Research Corp (LRCX)
AVGO
Broadcom Inc
$430.00
+4.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.04T
LRCX
Lam Research Corp
$294.05
+2.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $358.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Broadcom Inc generates 215% more annual revenue ($68.28B vs $21.68B). AVGO leads profitability with a 36.6% profit margin vs 30.9%. AVGO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.93. AVGO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
AVGO
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
LRCX
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AVGO.
Margin of Safety
+16.5%
Fair Value
$343.11
Current Price
$294.05
$49.06 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 67 in profit
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.0%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 23.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 25.5x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 34.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : LRCX
The strongest argument for LRCX centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.9% and operating margin at 35.0%. Revenue growth of 23.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AVGO
The primary concerns for AVGO are Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 84.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LRCX
The primary concerns for LRCX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 54.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LRCX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — 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 74/100), backed by strong 36.6% margins and 29.5% revenue growth. LRCX offers better value entry with a 16.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
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.
Visit Website →Lam Research Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Lam Research Corporation is an American corporation that engages in the design, manufacture, marketing, and service of semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. Its products are used primarily in front-end wafer processing, which involves the steps that create the active components of semiconductor devices (transistors, capacitors) and their wiring (interconnects). The company also builds equipment for back-end wafer-level packaging (WLP), and for related manufacturing markets such as for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The company is headquartered in Fremont, California, in the Silicon Valley.
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