Oracle Corporation (ORCL)vsUnited Microelectronics (UMC)
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$213.68
+0.02%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $703.42B
UMC
United Microelectronics
$19.70
+4.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $56.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
United Microelectronics generates 276% more annual revenue ($240.73B vs $64.08B). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.3% profit margin vs 20.8%. ORCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
ORCL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
UMC
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ORCL.
Margin of Safety
+23.4%
Fair Value
$24.68
Current Price
$19.70
$4.98 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 42 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 24.5% YoY
Earnings expanding 108.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 8.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 18.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 32.7%. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : UMC
The strongest argument for UMC centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.8% and operating margin at 18.5%.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 44.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 4.21 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : UMC
The primary concerns for UMC are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORCL profiles as a growth stock while UMC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
ORCL is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
UMC generates stronger free cash flow (8.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 25.3% margins and 21.7% revenue growth. UMC offers better value entry with a 23.4% 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.
Oracle Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
Visit Website →United Microelectronics
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
United Microelectronics Corporation is a semiconductor wafer foundry in Taiwan, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
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