Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Analysis
Here is a fundamental analysis of Broadcom (AVGO), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: AVGO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 50.41% | 161.54% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: AVGO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 45.65% | 67.17% |
| Beta | 1.46 | 1.78 |
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 | 1,817.73 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | August 6, 2009 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Broadcom (AVGO) trades at P/E ratio of 63.68, 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
63.68
Group distribution
- Max
- 261.27
- Q3
- 146.72
- Median
- 71.81
- AVGO
- 63.68
- Q1
- 47.83
- Min
- 6.57
Largest peers
- AMD
- 169.39
- AVGO
- 63.68
- ASML
- 62.49
- MU
- 46.30
- TSM
- 36.48
- NVDA
- 31.42
- INTC
- --
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Broadcom (AVGO) trades at 24.09 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
24.09
Group distribution
- Max
- 37.84
- AVGO
- 24.09
- Q3
- 22.05
- Median
- 10.55
- Q1
- 4.79
- Min
- 0.02
Largest peers
- AVGO
- 24.09
- AMD
- 22.27
- ASML
- 21.32
- NVDA
- 19.61
- MU
- 19.05
- INTC
- 11.65
- TSM
- 0.54
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Broadcom (AVGO) trades at 20.73 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
20.73
Group distribution
- Max
- 27.08
- AVGO
- 20.73
- Q3
- 14.21
- Median
- 7.77
- Q1
- 3.94
- Min
- 0.24
Largest peers
- ASML
- 1,660.67
- TSM
- 64.85
- NVDA
- 25.43
- AVGO
- 20.73
- MU
- 15.28
- AMD
- 12.94
- INTC
- 5.62
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: AVGO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 63.68 | 71.81 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 24.09 | 10.55 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 20.73 | 7.77 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 1.50% | 0.71% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (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
- 39.82%
- AVGO
- 37.28%
- Q3
- 17.02%
- Median
- 6.39%
- Q1
- -5.42%
- Min
- -35.15%
Largest peers
- NVDA
- 114.29%
- ASML
- 52.24%
- MU
- 39.82%
- AVGO
- 37.28%
- TSM
- 36.21%
- AMD
- 8.06%
- INTC
- -2.91%
Net Profit 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
- 20.92%
- Median
- 7.04%
- Q1
- -4.69%
- Min
- -32.92%
Largest peers
- NVDA
- 62.97%
- TSM
- 46.51%
- MU
- 41.49%
- AVGO
- 38.85%
- ASML
- 29.71%
- AMD
- 13.37%
- INTC
- -5.90%
Operating Profit 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
- 65.60%
- AVGO
- 48.99%
- Q3
- 21.10%
- Median
- 9.27%
- Q1
- -8.85%
- Min
- -46.64%
Largest peers
- MU
- 67.62%
- NVDA
- 65.60%
- TSM
- 58.11%
- AVGO
- 48.99%
- ASML
- 36.02%
- AMD
- 14.40%
- INTC
- 6.88%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: AVGO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 37.28% | 6.39% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 12.12% | 3.06% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 38.85% | 7.04% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 48.99% | 9.27% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 76.28% | 46.49% |
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
- 6.09
- Median
- 3.28
- Q1
- 2.37
- AVGO
- 2.24
- Min
- 0.51
Largest peers
- NVDA
- 3.44
- MU
- 2.90
- AMD
- 2.73
- TSM
- 2.49
- INTC
- 2.31
- AVGO
- 2.24
- ASML
- 1.36
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (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
- 0.20
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- AVGO
- 0.74
- INTC
- 0.36
- TSM
- 0.18
- MU
- 0.15
- ASML
- 0.13
- NVDA
- 0.07
- AMD
- 0.06
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: AVGO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.24 | 3.28 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.74 | 0.20 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.08 | -0.25 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Broadcom (AVGO) has dividend yield of 0.68%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.
AVGO
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.68%
Group distribution
- Max
- 0.93%
- AVGO
- 0.68%
- Q3
- 0.39%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- TSM
- 0.90%
- AVGO
- 0.68%
- NVDA
- 0.49%
- ASML
- 0.47%
- MU
- 0.06%
- 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
- AVGO
- 41.26%
- Max
- 41.26%
- Q3
- 19.10%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- AVGO
- 41.26%
- TSM
- 27.93%
- ASML
- 25.82%
- MU
- 2.17%
- NVDA
- 0.61%
- AMD
- 0.00%
- INTC
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: AVGO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.68% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 41.26% | 0.00% |