Diodes Incorporated (DIOD)vsMicron Technology Inc (MU)
DIOD
Diodes Incorporated
$101.06
-10.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.84B
MU
Micron Technology Inc
$864.01
-1.43%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.20T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Micron Technology Inc generates 3637% more annual revenue ($58.12B vs $1.56B). MU leads profitability with a 41.5% profit margin vs 5.5%. MU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.37. MU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
DIOD
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
MU
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-16.5%
Fair Value
$66.97
Current Price
$101.06
$34.09 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MU.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 24.1% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 67.6%
Revenue surging 196.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
5.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.9%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.4x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DIOD
The strongest argument for DIOD centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 22.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.93 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MU
The strongest argument for MU centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.5% and operating margin at 67.6%. Revenue growth of 196.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DIOD
The primary concerns for DIOD are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 56.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MU
The primary concerns for MU are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 50.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DIOD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.94 — expect wider price swings.
MU is growing revenue faster at 196.3% — sustainability is the question.
MU generates stronger free cash flow (6.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MU scores higher overall (80/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 41.5% margins and 196.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Diodes Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Diodes Incorporated designs, manufactures and supplies standard products for specific applications in the discrete, logic, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
Micron Technology Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Micron Technology, Inc. is an American producer of computer memory and computer data storage including dynamic random-access memory, flash memory, and USB flash drives. It is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
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