MU vs LRCX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Micron Technology, Inc. vs Lam Research Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MU | LRCX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,097.39 | $340.10 |
| Market cap | $1.24T | $425.61B |
| P/E ratio | 14.3 | 57.2 |
| ROE | 88.26% | 65.07% |
| Profit margin | 63.80% | 31.27% |
| Revenue growth | 379.30% | 30.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.05% | 0.39% |
| Beta | — | 1.86 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MU vs LRCX in plain English
- MU is the bigger company — about 2.9× the market cap of LRCX.
- MU is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.3 vs 57.2).
- MU earns a higher return on equity (88% vs 65%).
- MU is growing revenue faster (379% vs 30%).
- LRCX has the higher dividend yield (0.39% vs 0.05%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MU return calculator
See what $1,000 in Micron Technology, Inc. would be worth today.
LRCX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Lam Research Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.