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Micron (MU) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Micron (MU): 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 Micron (MU)
Profile ItemMU
NameMicron Technology Inc.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustrySemiconductors
Market Capitalization992.88 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateJune 1, 1984
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

MU
GSPC
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Micron (MU) 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 Micron (MU) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Micron (MU) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MUIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)325.01%28.56%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)136.62%24.37%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)67.83%10.31%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

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

Risk Metrics

Micron (MU) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MUIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)81.41%71.41%
Beta (5Y)2.361.85
Max Drawdown (5Y)-57.63%-64.89%

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. MU 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

Micron (MU) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MUIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)3.940.37
Sortino Ratio (1Y)6.560.56

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Micron (MU) posts ROE of 88.26%, above the industry benchmark range. Equity is being turned into profit at an exceptional rate, but very high ROE should still be checked against leverage, buybacks, and the size of the equity base.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

88.26%

Group distribution
MU
88.26%
Max
44.25%
Q3
21.16%
Median
9.12%
Q1
-2.07%
Min
-16.89%
Largest peers
NVDA
117.21%
SKHY
92.68%
MU
88.26%
ASML
65.64%
AVGO
44.25%
TSM
41.86%
AMD
10.20%
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Where Micron (MU) 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)

Micron (MU) keeps 63.80% of revenue as net profit on net margin, above the industry benchmark range. That is unusually strong bottom-line conversion, though tax effects, asset sales, or other one-off gains should be checked before treating it as durable.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

63.80%

Group distribution
MU
63.80%
Max
58.15%
Q3
24.02%
Median
10.09%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-34.50%
Largest peers
SKHY
85.62%
MU
63.80%
NVDA
63.66%
TSM
51.12%
AVGO
42.94%
ASML
34.14%
AMD
15.58%
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Where Micron (MU) 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)

Micron (MU) turns 80.68% of revenue into operating profit on operating margin, above the industry benchmark range. Core operations are retaining an unusually large share before interest and taxes, which points to pricing power or tight cost control if the margin is sustainable.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

80.68%

Group distribution
MU
80.68%
Max
54.31%
Q3
23.80%
Median
15.10%
Q1
3.21%
Min
-27.51%
Largest peers
MU
80.68%
SKHY
76.33%
NVDA
66.24%
TSM
58.66%
AVGO
54.31%
ASML
44.36%
AMD
17.25%
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Where Micron (MU) 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

Micron (MU) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MUIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)88.26%9.12%
ROA (TTM)44.56%4.13%
Net Margin (TTM)63.80%10.09%
Operating Margin (TTM)80.68%15.10%
Gross Margin (TTM)80.72%49.09%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Micron (MU) grew revenue 256.33%, above the industry benchmark range. Demand is expanding faster than at any typical peer, though growth that far ahead of the group is worth checking for acquisitions or other one-off contributions.

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

EPS Growth

Micron (MU) grew earnings per share 879.31%, 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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Micron (MU): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Micron (MU) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MUIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)256.33%9.94%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)104.65%-0.01%
EPS Growth (YoY)879.31%4.81%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)---10.01%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Micron (MU) has current ratio of 3.31, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.31

Group distribution
Max
9.75
Q3
5.37
MU
3.31
Median
3.30
Q1
2.25
Min
1.03
Largest peers
NVDA
4.59
MU
3.31
AMD
2.61
SKHY
2.59
TSM
2.51
AVGO
2.50
ASML
1.49
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Where Micron (MU) 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)

Micron (MU) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.04

Group distribution
Max
1.44
Q3
0.65
Median
0.18
Q1
0.04
MU
0.04
Min
0.00
Largest peers
AVGO
0.60
NVDA
0.17
TSM
0.12
ASML
0.09
SKHY
0.08
AMD
0.06
MU
0.04
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Where Micron (MU) 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

Micron (MU) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MUIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)3.313.30
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.040.18
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.35-0.55

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Micron (MU) has dividend yield of 0.07%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.07%

Group distribution
Max
1.12%
Q3
0.48%
MU
0.07%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
SKHY
2,847.60%
TSM
1.46%
AVGO
0.80%
ASML
0.48%
NVDA
0.13%
MU
0.07%
AMD
0.00%
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Where Micron (MU) 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)

Micron (MU) has payout ratio of 0.71%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.71%

Group distribution
Max
45.89%
Q3
19.14%
MU
0.71%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
AVGO
32.44%
TSM
24.46%
ASML
22.26%
NVDA
3.54%
MU
0.71%
SKHY
0.00%
AMD
0.00%
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Where Micron (MU) 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

Micron (MU) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MUIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.07%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.71%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Micron (MU) trades at P/E ratio of 11.81, in the cheaper earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. Investors are paying less for each dollar of TTM earnings than they usually pay for comparable businesses.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

11.81

Group distribution
Max
131.83
Q3
75.24
Median
42.42
Q1
26.67
MU
11.81
Min
8.74
Largest peers
AMD
131.83
AVGO
42.95
ASML
38.68
TSM
27.12
NVDA
26.67
MU
11.81
SKHY
8.74
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Where Micron (MU) 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)

Micron (MU) trades at 7.45 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

7.45

Group distribution
Max
29.47
Q3
13.72
MU
7.45
Median
6.92
Q1
3.08
Min
0.01
Largest peers
AMD
20.42
AVGO
17.23
NVDA
16.81
ASML
15.35
MU
7.45
TSM
0.44
SKHY
0.01
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Where Micron (MU) 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)

Micron (MU) trades at 7.17 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

7.17

Group distribution
Max
16.75
Q3
8.96
MU
7.17
Median
4.96
Q1
2.62
Min
0.16
Largest peers
ASML
1,349.62
TSM
79.87
NVDA
22.25
AVGO
15.40
AMD
12.55
MU
7.17
SKHY
4.93
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Where Micron (MU) 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

Micron (MU) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MUIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)11.8142.42
P/S Ratio (TTM)7.456.92
P/B Ratio (MRQ)7.174.96
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)2.93%1.10%