Benzinga
Published Oct 26, 2023 17:00
Updated Oct 26, 2023 18:12
Insights Into Applied Mat's Performance Versus Peers In Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Sector
Benzinga - by Benzinga Insights, Benzinga Staff Writer.
In today's rapidly changing and highly competitive business world, it is vital for investors and industry enthusiasts to carefully assess companies. In this article, we will perform a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Applied Mat (NASDAQ:AMAT) against its key competitors in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. By analyzing important financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
Applied Mat Background Applied Materials is the world's largest supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, providing materials engineering solutions to help make nearly every chip in the world. The firm's systems are used in nearly every major process step with the exception of lithography. Key tools include those for chemical and physical vapor deposition, etching, chemical mechanical polishing, wafer- and reticle-inspection, critical dimension measurement, and defect inspection scanning electron microscopes.
Applied Materials Inc | 17.16 | 7.21 | 4.16 | 10.68% | $2.0 | $2.98 | -1.46% |
ASML Holding NV | 28.33 | 17.94 | 8.05 | 16.76% | $2.36 | $3.46 | 15.48% |
Lam Research Corp | 19.79 | 9.56 | 4.97 | 10.92% | $1.16 | $1.65 | -31.38% |
KLA Corp | 18.84 | 21.24 | 6.08 | 24.44% | $0.95 | $1.39 | -5.29% |
Teradyne Inc | 26.01 | 5.56 | 5.09 | 4.92% | $0.17 | $0.4 | -18.59% |
Entegris Inc | 160.50 | 3.88 | 3.46 | 6.06% | $0.36 | $0.38 | 30.11% |
Enphase Energy Inc | 23.77 | 13.23 | 4.91 | 16.18% | $0.2 | $0.32 | 34.12% |
Onto Innovation Inc | 31.67 | 3.29 | 6.12 | 1.58% | $0.04 | $0.1 | -25.61% |
Amkor Technology Inc | 9.03 | 1.40 | 0.76 | 1.73% | $0.25 | $0.19 | -3.12% |
Axcelis Technologies Inc | 22.77 | 6.24 | 4.60 | 8.52% | $0.07 | $0.12 | 23.87% |
SolarEdge Technologies Inc | 15.68 | 1.82 | 1.30 | 4.91% | $0.16 | $0.32 | 36.21% |
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc | 23.68 | 1.98 | 2.87 | 0.35% | $0.01 | $0.09 | -48.7% |
Cohu Inc | 20.66 | 1.56 | 2.02 | 1.12% | $0.03 | $0.08 | -22.24% |
Veeco Instruments Inc | 30.86 | 2.27 | 2.38 | -14.24% | $-0.07 | $0.07 | -1.44% |
Photronics Inc | 9.82 | 1.22 | 1.32 | 2.85% | $0.08 | $0.09 | 1.94% |
ACM Research Inc | 18.03 | 1.58 | 2.56 | 3.88% | $0.04 | $0.07 | 38.49% |
Ultra Clean Holdings Inc | 43.91 | 1.23 | 0.51 | -1.09% | $0.03 | $0.07 | -30.75% |
PDF Solutions Inc | 118.65 | 4.64 | 6.39 | 3.12% | $0.0 | $0.03 | 20.0% |
Aehr Test Systems | 48.72 | 11.20 | 12.25 | 6.0% | $0.0 | $0.01 | -7.39% |
Ichor Holdings Ltd | 31.54 | 1.25 | 0.67 | -3.53% | $0.01 | $0.03 | -43.86% |
Amtech Systems Inc | 28.68 | 1.03 | 0.85 | -1.03% | $0.0 | $0.01 | 53.98% |
Average | 36.55 | 5.61 | 3.86 | 4.67% | $0.29 | $0.44 | 0.79% |
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.dividend-frequency { font-size: 12px; color: #6c757d; } When conducting a detailed analysis of Applied Mat, the following trends become clear:
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio assesses the extent to which a company relies on borrowed funds compared 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.
When comparing Applied Mat with its top 4 peers based on the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights can be observed:
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