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Micron Technology (MU) Stock Analysis

Here is a fundamental analysis of Micron Technology (MU), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.

Performance

Cumulative Growth

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

Performance at a Glance

Micron Technology (MU) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MUIndustry group median
1-Year Return746.93%161.54%

Risk

Drawdown

MU
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Micron Technology (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.

Risk at a Glance

Micron Technology (MU) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MUIndustry group median
1-Year Volatility69.80%67.17%
Beta2.171.78

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Micron Technology (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 Capitalization1,106.99 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateJune 1, 1984
Security TypeCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Micron Technology (MU) trades at P/E ratio of 46.30, 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

46.30

Group distribution
Max
261.27
Q3
146.72
Median
71.81
Q1
47.83
MU
46.30
Min
6.57
Largest peers
AMD
169.39
AVGO
63.68
ASML
62.49
MU
46.30
TSM
36.48
NVDA
31.42
INTC
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Where Micron Technology (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.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Micron Technology (MU) trades at 19.05 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

19.05

Group distribution
Max
37.84
Q3
22.05
MU
19.05
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
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Where Micron Technology (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.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Micron Technology (MU) trades at 15.28 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.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

15.28

Group distribution
Max
27.08
MU
15.28
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
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Where Micron Technology (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 at a Glance

Micron Technology (MU) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MUIndustry group median
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)46.3071.81
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)19.0510.55
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)15.287.77
Free Cash Flow Yield0.26%0.71%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Micron Technology (MU) posts ROE of 39.82%, 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.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

39.82%

Group distribution
MU
39.82%
Max
39.82%
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%
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Where Micron Technology (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 Profit Margin (TTM)

Micron Technology (MU) keeps 41.49% 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.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

41.49%

Group distribution
Max
57.72%
MU
41.49%
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%
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Where Micron Technology (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 Profit Margin (TTM)

Micron Technology (MU) turns 67.62% 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

67.62%

Group distribution
MU
67.62%
Max
65.60%
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%
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Where Micron Technology (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 at a Glance

Micron Technology (MU) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MUIndustry group median
Return on Equity (TTM)39.82%6.39%
Return on Assets (TTM)20.15%3.06%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)41.49%7.04%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)67.62%9.27%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)58.44%46.49%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Micron Technology (MU) has current ratio of 2.90, 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

2.90

Group distribution
Max
11.30
Q3
6.09
Median
3.28
MU
2.90
Q1
2.37
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
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Where Micron Technology (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-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Micron Technology (MU) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.15

Group distribution
Max
1.44
Q3
0.63
Median
0.20
MU
0.15
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
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Where Micron Technology (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 at a Glance

Micron Technology (MU) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MUIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.903.28
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.150.20
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.10-0.25

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Micron Technology (MU) has dividend yield of 0.06%, 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

0.06%

Group distribution
Max
0.93%
Q3
0.39%
MU
0.06%
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%
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Where Micron Technology (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 Technology (MU) has payout ratio of 2.17%, 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

2.17%

Group distribution
Max
41.26%
Q3
19.10%
MU
2.17%
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%
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Where Micron Technology (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.

Dividends at a Glance

Micron Technology (MU) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MUIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.06%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)2.17%0.00%