Lam Research Corp (LRCX)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
LRCX
Lam Research Corp
$294.05
+2.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $358.31B
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$206.20
-1.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $60.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lam Research Corp generates 16% more annual revenue ($21.68B vs $18.70B). LRCX leads profitability with a 30.9% profit margin vs 15.5%. TEL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.12. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
LRCX
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TEL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+16.5%
Fair Value
$343.11
Current Price
$294.05
$49.06 discount
Margin of Safety
-60.0%
Fair Value
$142.79
Current Price
$206.20
$63.41 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 67 in profit
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.0%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 23.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 7150.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 34.8x book value
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LRCX
The strongest argument for LRCX centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.9% and operating margin at 35.0%. Revenue growth of 23.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.5% and operating margin at 20.3%. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LRCX
The primary concerns for LRCX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 54.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TEL
No major red flags identified for TEL, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LRCX profiles as a growth stock while TEL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LRCX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
LRCX is growing revenue faster at 23.8% — sustainability is the question.
LRCX generates stronger free cash flow (810M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TEL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 15.5% margins and 14.5% revenue growth. LRCX offers better value entry with a 16.5% margin of safety. 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.
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.
TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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