Broadcom Inc (AVGO)vsSilicon Motion Technology (SIMO)
AVGO
Broadcom Inc
$361.99
+0.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.73T
SIMO
Silicon Motion Technology
$284.48
+7.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $9.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Broadcom Inc generates 6683% more annual revenue ($89.10B vs $1.31B). AVGO leads profitability with a 42.9% profit margin vs 22.1%. AVGO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.36. AVGO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
AVGO
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
SIMO
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AVGO.
Margin of Safety
-23.9%
Fair Value
$112.96
Current Price
$284.48
$171.52 premium
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 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
Revenue surging 127.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 734.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.3x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.2x book value
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 42.9% and operating margin at 54.3%. Revenue growth of 85.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SIMO
The strongest argument for SIMO centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 22.4%. Revenue growth of 127.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : SIMO
The primary concerns for SIMO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SIMO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.70 — expect wider price swings.
SIMO is growing revenue faster at 127.0% — 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 78/100), backed by strong 42.9% margins and 85.5% 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation designs, develops and markets NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices. The company is headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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