Industry Comparison: Evaluating Analog Devices Against Competitors In Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Industry

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In the fast-paced and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) in comparison to its major competitors within the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. By analyzing crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable insights for investors and offer a deeper understanding of company's performance in the industry.

Analog Devices Background Analog Devices is a leading analog, mixed signal, and digital signal processing chipmaker. The firm has a significant market share lead in converter chips, which are used to translate analog signals to digital and vice versa. The company serves tens of thousands of customers, and more than half of its chip sales are made to industrial and automotive end markets. Analog Devices' chips are also incorporated into wireless infrastructure equipment.

CompanyP/EP/BP/SROEEBITDA (in billions)Gross Profit (in billions)Revenue Growth

Analog Devices Inc	34.53	2.70	8.40	1.3%	$1.12	$1.47	-22.68%
NVIDIA Corp	75.65	52.50	36.95	32.23%	$14.56	$16.79	265.28%
Broadcom Inc	49.01	8.70	14.81	2.81%	$4.61	$7.38	34.17%
Advanced Micro Devices Inc	338.85	5.19	12.87	1.2%	$1.22	$2.91	10.16%
Qualcomm Inc	24.13	8.19	5.24	12.4%	$3.58	$5.62	4.99%
Intel Corp	109.42	1.75	3.40	2.57%	$5.57	$7.05	9.71%
Texas Instruments Inc	24.45	9.31	9.04	8.14%	$1.98	$2.43	-12.7%
ARM Holdings PLC	1519.37	25.81	43.96	1.78%	$0.18	$0.79	13.81%
Microchip Technology Inc	20.84	6.81	5.74	5.97%	$0.75	$1.12	-18.6%
STMicroelectronics NV	9.86	2.37	2.40	6.69%	$1.5	$1.95	-3.21%
Monolithic Power Systems Inc	76.89	15.99	18.04	4.85%	$0.12	$0.25	-1.3%
ON Semiconductor Corp	15.46	4.15	4.09	7.37%	$0.79	$0.94	-4.06%
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc	28.27	2.58	3.89	2.53%	$0.73	$0.53	0.11%
ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd	24.43	2.54	1.31	3.17%	$28.28	$25.76	4.16%
United Microelectronics Corp	9.14	1.82	2.69	4.72%	$29.0	$20.46	-24.3%
First Solar Inc	21.64	2.68	5.42	5.38%	$0.47	$0.5	15.58%
Skyworks Solutions Inc	19.13	2.78	3.73	3.76%	$0.37	$0.51	-9.61%
Lattice Semiconductor Corp	43.03	15.82	15.10	14.98%	$0.05	$0.12	-3.05%
Universal Display Corp	39.56	5.49	13.86	4.36%	$0.08	$0.12	-6.34%
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc	91.87	6.72	10.96	1.27%	$0.03	$0.09	-12.75%
Rambus Inc	20.97	6.60	15.18	5.87%	$0.07	$0.1	-0.12%
Average	128.1	9.39	11.43	6.6%	$4.7	$4.77	13.1%

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.dividend-frequency { font-size: 12px; color: #6c757d; } By closely examining Analog Devices, we can identify the following trends:

• A Price to Earnings ratio of 34.53 significantly below the industry average by 0.27x suggests undervaluation. This can make the stock appealing for those seeking growth.

• Considering a Price to Book ratio of 2.7, which is well below the industry average by 0.29x, the stock may be undervalued based on its book value compared to its peers.

• Based on its sales performance, the stock could be deemed undervalued with a Price to Sales ratio of 8.4, which is 0.73x the industry average.

• With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 1.3% that is 5.3% below the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits.

• The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $1.12 Billion is 0.24x below the industry average, suggesting potential lower profitability or financial challenges.

• The gross profit of $1.47 Billion is 0.31x below that of its industry, suggesting potential lower revenue after accounting for production costs.

• With a revenue growth of -22.68%, which is much lower than the industry average of 13.1%, the company is experiencing a notable slowdown in sales expansion.

Debt To Equity Ratio

The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio measures the financial leverage of a company by evaluating its debt relative to its equity.

Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.

In terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Analog Devices stands in comparison with its top 4 peers, leading to the following comparisons:

• Analog Devices is in a relatively stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2.

• This implies that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity.

Key Takeaways For Analog Devices, the PE, PB, and PS ratios are all low compared to industry peers, indicating potential undervaluation. However, the low ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth suggest weaker financial performance relative to competitors in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment sector.

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