Onto Innovation Inc (ONTO)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
ONTO
Onto Innovation Inc
$281.26
+4.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $17.18B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$23.90
+1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 1133313% more annual revenue ($12.70T vs $1.12B). ONTO leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs -1.8%. ONTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. ONTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ONTO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
SONY
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 35.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 75.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 23.0%
Generating 59.6B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 47.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ONTO
The strongest argument for ONTO centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 35.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : ONTO
The primary concerns for ONTO are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 104.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ONTO profiles as a growth stock while SONY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ONTO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
ONTO is growing revenue faster at 35.3% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (59.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ONTO scores higher overall (66/100 vs 59/100) and 35.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Onto Innovation Inc
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.
Visit Website →Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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