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Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Broadcom (AVGO): 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 Broadcom (AVGO)
Profile ItemAVGO
NameBroadcom Inc.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustrySemiconductors
Market Capitalization1,838.80 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateAugust 6, 2009
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

AVGO
GSPC
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Broadcom (AVGO) 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 Broadcom (AVGO) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Broadcom (AVGO) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: AVGOIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)35.09%79.34%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)64.71%26.47%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)54.71%17.34%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

AVGO
GSPC
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Broadcom (AVGO) 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 Broadcom (AVGO) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Broadcom (AVGO) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: AVGOIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)47.33%68.86%
Beta (5Y)1.451.78
Max Drawdown (5Y)-41.15%-64.81%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. AVGO 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

Broadcom (AVGO) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: AVGOIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.661.21
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.972.08

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Broadcom (AVGO) posts ROE of 37.28%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

37.28%

Group distribution
Max
39.97%
AVGO
37.28%
Q3
17.11%
Median
6.75%
Q1
-4.17%
Min
-35.15%
Largest peers
NVDA
114.29%
MU
66.64%
ASML
53.94%
TSM
39.97%
AVGO
37.28%
AMD
8.06%
INTC
-2.91%
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Where Broadcom (AVGO) 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)

Broadcom (AVGO) keeps 38.85% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

38.85%

Group distribution
Max
57.72%
AVGO
38.85%
Q3
21.04%
Median
7.16%
Q1
-3.57%
Min
-32.92%
Largest peers
NVDA
62.97%
MU
55.91%
TSM
49.92%
AVGO
38.85%
ASML
30.11%
AMD
13.37%
INTC
-5.90%
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Where Broadcom (AVGO) 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)

Broadcom (AVGO) turns 48.99% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

48.99%

Group distribution
Max
61.85%
AVGO
48.99%
Q3
21.10%
Median
10.43%
Q1
-6.83%
Min
-46.64%
Largest peers
MU
80.37%
NVDA
65.60%
TSM
60.34%
AVGO
48.99%
ASML
37.06%
AMD
14.40%
INTC
6.88%
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Where Broadcom (AVGO) 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

Broadcom (AVGO) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: AVGOIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)37.28%6.75%
ROA (TTM)12.12%3.59%
Net Margin (TTM)38.85%7.16%
Operating Margin (TTM)48.99%10.43%
Gross Margin (TTM)76.28%46.65%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Broadcom (AVGO) grew revenue 23.87%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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Broadcom (AVGO): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Broadcom (AVGO) grew earnings per share 287.80%, 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.

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Broadcom (AVGO): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Broadcom (AVGO) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: AVGOIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)23.87%9.94%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)24.38%-0.00%
EPS Growth (YoY)287.80%4.52%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)21.60%-10.01%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Broadcom (AVGO) has current ratio of 2.24, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.24

Group distribution
Max
11.30
Q3
6.01
Median
3.31
Q1
2.40
AVGO
2.24
Min
0.51
Largest peers
NVDA
3.44
MU
3.43
AMD
2.73
TSM
2.46
INTC
2.31
AVGO
2.24
ASML
1.33
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Where Broadcom (AVGO) 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)

Broadcom (AVGO) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.74

Group distribution
Max
1.44
AVGO
0.74
Q3
0.63
Median
0.23
Q1
0.05
Min
0.00
Largest peers
AVGO
0.74
INTC
0.36
TSM
0.15
ASML
0.09
NVDA
0.07
MU
0.06
AMD
0.06
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Where Broadcom (AVGO) 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

Broadcom (AVGO) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: AVGOIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.243.31
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.740.23
Net Debt / EBITDA1.08-0.29

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Broadcom (AVGO) has dividend yield of 0.67%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.67%

Group distribution
AVGO
0.67%
Max
0.58%
Q3
0.26%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
TSM
2.98%
AVGO
0.67%
ASML
0.25%
MU
0.06%
NVDA
0.02%
AMD
0.00%
INTC
0.00%
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Where Broadcom (AVGO) 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)

Broadcom (AVGO) has payout ratio of 41.26%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

41.26%

Group distribution
Max
47.82%
AVGO
41.26%
Q3
20.31%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
AVGO
41.26%
ASML
29.72%
TSM
27.93%
MU
1.12%
NVDA
0.61%
AMD
0.00%
INTC
0.00%
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Where Broadcom (AVGO) 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

Broadcom (AVGO) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: AVGOIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.67%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)41.26%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Broadcom (AVGO) trades at P/E ratio of 62.85, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

62.85

Group distribution
Max
239.97
Q3
120.44
AVGO
62.85
Median
60.23
Q1
38.22
Min
10.70
Largest peers
AMD
166.49
AVGO
62.85
ASML
60.23
TSM
34.98
NVDA
31.17
MU
19.57
INTC
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Where Broadcom (AVGO) 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)

Broadcom (AVGO) trades at 24.37 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.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

24.37

Group distribution
Max
38.55
AVGO
24.37
Q3
19.36
Median
9.29
Q1
3.87
Min
0.01
Largest peers
AVGO
24.37
AMD
23.70
NVDA
19.81
ASML
19.59
MU
12.15
INTC
9.86
TSM
0.50
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Where Broadcom (AVGO) 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)

Broadcom (AVGO) trades at 20.97 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.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

20.97

Group distribution
Max
22.39
AVGO
20.97
Q3
11.52
Median
7.03
Q1
3.43
Min
0.18
Largest peers
ASML
1,621.71
TSM
88.45
NVDA
25.69
AVGO
20.97
AMD
13.77
MU
10.88
INTC
4.75
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Where Broadcom (AVGO) 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

Broadcom (AVGO) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: AVGOIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)62.8560.23
P/S Ratio (TTM)24.379.29
P/B Ratio (MRQ)20.977.03
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)1.48%0.77%