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 | $479.18 | $314.66 |
| Market cap | $782.25B | $393.74B |
| P/E ratio | 116.3 | 54.6 |
| ROE | 10.20% | 65.07% |
| Profit margin | 15.58% | 31.27% |
| Revenue growth | 50.10% | 30.00% |
| Dividend yield | — | 0.34% |
| Beta | 2.49 | 1.86 |
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 2.0× the market cap of LRCX.
- LRCX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 54.6 vs 116.3).
- LRCX earns a higher return on equity (65% vs 10%).
- AMD is growing revenue faster (50% vs 30%).
- LRCX pays a dividend (0.34%) 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
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.