Fiserv, Inc. Common Stock (FISV)vsLam Research Corp (LRCX)
FISV
Fiserv, Inc. Common Stock
$56.64
+0.53%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $30.30B
LRCX
Lam Research Corp
$233.45
-2.26%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $299.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LRCX leads profitability with a 30.2% profit margin vs 0.0%. FISV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.93. LRCX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
FISV
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
LRCX
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FISV.
Margin of Safety
-2.4%
Fair Value
$227.92
Current Price
$233.45
$5.53 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 66 in profit
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.9%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 22.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 28.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FISV
The strongest argument for FISV centers on P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.93 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LRCX
The strongest argument for LRCX centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.2% and operating margin at 33.9%. Revenue growth of 22.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FISV
The primary concerns for FISV are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LRCX
The primary concerns for LRCX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 49.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FISV profiles as a value stock while LRCX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LRCX is growing revenue faster at 22.1% — sustainability is the question.
FISV generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LRCX scores higher overall (74/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 30.2% margins and 22.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Fiserv, Inc. Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE · USA
Fiserv, Inc. is an American multinational company headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin that provides financial technology and financial services. The company's clients include banks, thrifts, credit unions, securities broker dealers, leasing and finance companies, and retailers.
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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