Micron Technology Inc (MU)vsOnto Innovation Inc (ONTO)
MU
Micron Technology Inc
$517.16
+4.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $583.22B
ONTO
Onto Innovation Inc
$292.91
-0.73%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $14.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Micron Technology Inc generates 5681% more annual revenue ($58.12B vs $1.01B). MU leads profitability with a 41.5% profit margin vs 13.6%. MU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.30. MU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
MU
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
ONTO
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 67.6%
Revenue surging 196.3% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 20.9%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.1x book value
1.1% revenue growth
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : ONTO
The strongest argument for ONTO centers on Operating Margin. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MU
The primary concerns for MU are Price/Book.
Bear Case : ONTO
The primary concerns for ONTO are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 101.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MU profiles as a growth stock while ONTO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.61 — 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.
Bottom Line
MU scores higher overall (80/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 41.5% margins and 196.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
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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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Onto Innovation Inc. is dedicated to the design, development, manufacture and support of process control tools that perform macrodefect inspection and metrology, lithography systems, and process control analytical software worldwide. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
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