AMD vs LRCX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. vs Lam Research Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | AMD | LRCX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $521.58 | $379.09 |
| Market cap | $850.49B | $474.08B |
| P/E ratio | 172.1 | 71.4 |
| ROE | 8.06% | 66.76% |
| Profit margin | 13.37% | 30.94% |
| Revenue growth | 37.80% | 23.80% |
| Dividend yield | — | 0.27% |
| Beta | 2.49 | 1.87 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
AMD vs LRCX in plain English
- AMD is the bigger company — about 1.8× the market cap of LRCX.
- LRCX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 71.4 vs 172.1).
- LRCX earns a higher return on equity (67% vs 8%).
- AMD is growing revenue faster (38% vs 24%).
- LRCX pays a dividend (0.27%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
AMD return calculator
See what $1,000 in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. would be worth today.
LRCX return calculator
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Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.