KLA Corporation (KLAC)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
KLAC
KLA Corporation
$1,929.20
+8.73%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $334.96B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$406.86
+7.19%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $67.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
KLA Corporation generates 246% more annual revenue ($13.10B vs $3.79B). KLAC leads profitability with a 35.7% profit margin vs 22.6%. TER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.71. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
KLAC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
TER
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 80 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.2%
Strong operational efficiency at 37.6%
Revenue surging 87.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 314.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 432.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.7x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KLAC
The strongest argument for KLAC centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.7% and operating margin at 41.2%. Revenue growth of 11.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.6% and operating margin at 37.6%. Revenue growth of 87.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : KLAC
The primary concerns for KLAC are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 72.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 79.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KLAC profiles as a mature stock while TER is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 87.0% — sustainability is the question.
KLAC generates stronger free cash flow (622M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (75/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 22.6% margins and 87.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
KLA Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
KLA Corporation is a capital equipment company based in Milpitas, California. It supplies process control and yield management systems for the semiconductor industry and other related nanoelectronics industries. The company's products and services are intended for all phases of wafer, reticle, integrated circuit (IC) and packaging production, from research and development to final volume manufacturing.
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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