Broadcom Inc (AVGO)vsTower Semiconductor Ltd (TSEM)
AVGO
Broadcom Inc
$385.73
+3.11%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.28T
TSEM
Tower Semiconductor Ltd
$235.48
+9.11%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $32.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Broadcom Inc generates 4111% more annual revenue ($68.28B vs $1.62B). AVGO leads profitability with a 36.6% profit margin vs 15.1%. AVGO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. AVGO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
AVGO
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
TSEM
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
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%
Generating 10.3B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 62.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
15.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.9x book value
Trading at 9.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : TSEM
The strongest argument for TSEM centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 15.6%. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AVGO
The primary concerns for AVGO are Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 93.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TSEM
The primary concerns for TSEM are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 126.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AVGO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.44 — expect wider price swings.
AVGO is growing revenue faster at 29.5% — 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 (76/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 36.6% margins and 29.5% 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.
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 →Tower Semiconductor Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Tower Semiconductor Ltd., an independent semiconductor foundry, manufactures and markets mixed-signal intensive analog semiconductor devices in the United States, Japan, Asia and Europe. The company is headquartered in Migdal Haemek, Israel.
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