Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock Analysis

September 14, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Profile Item	AMD
Name	Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Information Technology
GICS Industry Group	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Industry	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-Industry	Semiconductors
Market Capitalization	842.57 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq
Listing Date	March 17, 1980
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

AMD

GSPC

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMD	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	231.55%	71.16%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	69.86%	24.05%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	37.45%	14.40%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

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GSPC

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMD	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	71.82%	72.38%
Beta (5Y)	2.48	1.78
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-65.45%	-64.51%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. AMD is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMD	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	3.17	0.98
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	5.48	1.54

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) posts ROE of 10.20%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

10.20%

Group distribution

Max: 53.94%
Q3: 20.35%
AMD: 10.20%
Median: 9.12%
Q1: -3.10%
Min: -21.32%

Largest peers

SKHY: 354.06%
NVDA: 117.21%
MU: 66.64%
ASML: 53.94%
AVGO: 44.25%
TSM: 39.97%
AMD: 10.20%

Where Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stands on ROE within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) keeps 15.58% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

15.58%

Group distribution

Max: 55.91%
Q3: 23.05%
AMD: 15.58%
Median: 9.86%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -34.50%

Largest peers

SKHY: 85.62%
NVDA: 63.66%
MU: 55.91%
TSM: 49.92%
AVGO: 42.94%
ASML: 30.11%
AMD: 15.58%

Where Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stands on net margin within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) turns 17.25% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

17.25%

Group distribution

Max: 54.31%
Q3: 23.49%
AMD: 17.25%
Median: 14.56%
Q1: -0.14%
Min: -31.62%

Largest peers

MU: 80.37%
SKHY: 76.33%
NVDA: 66.24%
TSM: 60.34%
AVGO: 54.31%
ASML: 37.06%
AMD: 17.25%

Where Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stands on operating margin within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMD	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	10.20%	9.12%
ROA (TTM)	5.13%	4.12%
Net Margin (TTM)	15.58%	9.86%
Operating Margin (TTM)	17.25%	14.56%
Gross Margin (TTM)	55.72%	49.13%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) grew revenue 34.34%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) grew earnings per share 165.00%, above the industry benchmark range. Profits are compounding faster than at any typical peer, though a depressed base year can inflate the percentage, so the level of earnings matters alongside the rate.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMD	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	34.34%	9.67%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	13.64%	-0.30%
EPS Growth (YoY)	165.00%	4.81%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	46.66%	-8.36%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has current ratio of 2.61, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.61

Group distribution

Max: 10.12
Q3: 5.49
Median: 3.44
AMD: 2.61
Q1: 2.30
Min: 1.03

Largest peers

SKHY: 17.24
NVDA: 4.59
MU: 3.43
AMD: 2.61
AVGO: 2.50
TSM: 2.46
ASML: 1.33

Where Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stands on current ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.06

Group distribution

Max: 1.44
Q3: 0.65
Median: 0.19
AMD: 0.06
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

SKHY: 0.72
AVGO: 0.60
NVDA: 0.17
TSM: 0.17
ASML: 0.09
AMD: 0.06
MU: 0.06

Where Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMD	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.61	3.44
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.06	0.19
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.92	-0.38

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Group distribution

Max: 0.75%
Q3: 0.35%
AMD: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

SKHY: 1,991.50%
TSM: 6.07%
AVGO: 0.72%
ASML: 0.25%
NVDA: 0.13%
MU: 0.05%
AMD: 0.00%

Where Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stands on dividend yield within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Group distribution

Max: 45.89%
Q3: 18.55%
AMD: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

AVGO: 32.40%
ASML: 29.72%
TSM: 25.74%
NVDA: 3.54%
MU: 1.12%
AMD: 0.00%
SKHY: 0.00%

Where Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stands on payout ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMD	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) trades at P/E ratio of 131.67, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

131.67

Group distribution

Max: 142.75
AMD: 131.67
Q3: 86.99
Median: 46.25
Q1: 33.27
Min: 10.32

Largest peers

AMD: 131.67
ASML: 57.47
AVGO: 46.05
TSM: 31.95
NVDA: 27.63
MU: 22.02
SKHY: 11.10

Where Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stands on P/E ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) trades at 20.40 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

20.40

Group distribution

Max: 33.84
AMD: 20.40
Q3: 16.39
Median: 7.26
Q1: 3.35
Min: 0.01

Largest peers

AMD: 20.40
AVGO: 19.39
ASML: 18.46
NVDA: 17.40
MU: 12.20
TSM: 0.51
SKHY: 0.01

Where Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stands on P/S ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) trades at 12.53 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

12.53

Group distribution

Max: 23.32
AMD: 12.53
Q3: 12.06
Median: 5.43
Q1: 2.94
Min: 0.18

Largest peers

ASML: 1,427.32
SKHY: 408.78
TSM: 88.66
NVDA: 23.02
AVGO: 17.34
AMD: 12.53
MU: 10.93

Where Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stands on P/B ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMD	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	131.67	46.25
P/S Ratio (TTM)	20.40	7.26
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	12.53	5.43
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	1.05%	0.93%