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
| Profile Item | AVGO |
|---|---|
| Name | Broadcom 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 | 1,838.80 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | August 6, 2009 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AVGO | Industry 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
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AVGO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 47.33% | 68.86% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.45 | 1.78 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -41.15% | -64.81% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AVGO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.66 | 1.21 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 0.97 | 2.08 |
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%
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%
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%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AVGO | Industry 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.
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.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AVGO | Industry 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
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
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AVGO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.24 | 3.31 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.74 | 0.23 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.08 | -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%
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%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AVGO | Industry 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
- --
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
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
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AVGO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 62.85 | 60.23 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 24.37 | 9.29 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 20.97 | 7.03 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 1.48% | 0.77% |