MU vs AMAT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Micron Technology, Inc. vs Applied Materials, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MU | AMAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $877.55 | $377.24 |
| Market cap | $992.88B | $299.38B |
| P/E ratio | 11.8 | 32.5 |
| ROE | 88.26% | 41.07% |
| Profit margin | 63.80% | 30.05% |
| Revenue growth | 379.30% | 24.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.07% | 0.56% |
| Beta | 2.23 | 1.59 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MU vs AMAT in plain English
- MU is the bigger company — about 3.3× the market cap of AMAT.
- MU is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.8 vs 32.5).
- MU earns a higher return on equity (88% vs 41%).
- MU is growing revenue faster (379% vs 25%).
- AMAT has the higher dividend yield (0.56% vs 0.07%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MU return calculator
See what $1,000 in Micron Technology, Inc. would be worth today.
AMAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Applied Materials, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.