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 | $534.06 | $225.92 |
| Market cap | $875.91B | $282.21B |
| P/E ratio | 114.1 | 33.7 |
| ROE | 11.96% | 70.12% |
| Profit margin | 16.77% | 32.34% |
| Revenue growth | 44.70% | 54.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.58% |
| Beta | 2.54 | 2.01 |
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 3.1× the market cap of LRCX.
- LRCX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 33.7 vs 114.1).
- LRCX earns a higher return on equity (70% vs 12%).
- LRCX is growing revenue faster (54% vs 45%).
- LRCX pays a dividend (0.58%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
AMD return calculator
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Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.