Broadcom Inc (AVGO)vsMonolithic Power Systems Inc (MPWR)
AVGO
Broadcom Inc
$380.91
-2.78%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.89T
MPWR
Monolithic Power Systems Inc
$1,248.76
-2.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $68.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Broadcom Inc generates 2452% more annual revenue ($75.46B vs $2.96B). AVGO leads profitability with a 38.9% profit margin vs 23.0%. AVGO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. AVGO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
AVGO
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
MPWR
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.0%
Revenue surging 47.9% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 30.0%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 26.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 39.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 16.7x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AVGO
The strongest argument for AVGO centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.9% and operating margin at 49.0%. Revenue growth of 47.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MPWR
The strongest argument for MPWR centers on Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.0% and operating margin at 30.0%. Revenue growth of 26.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AVGO
The primary concerns for AVGO are Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 66.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MPWR
The primary concerns for MPWR are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 99.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MPWR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.71 — expect wider price swings.
AVGO is growing revenue faster at 47.9% — sustainability is the question.
AVGO generates stronger free cash flow (10.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
AVGO scores higher overall (80/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 38.9% margins and 47.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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 →Monolithic Power Systems Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. is an American, publicly traded company headquartered in Kirkland, Washington. The company provides power circuits for systems found in cloud computing, telecom infrastructures, automotive, industrial applications and consumer applications.
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