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
| Profile Item | MU |
|---|---|
| Name | Micron Technology 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 | 992.88 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | June 1, 1984 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MU | Industry 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
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MU | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 81.41% | 71.41% |
| Beta (5Y) | 2.36 | 1.85 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -57.63% | -64.89% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MU | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 3.94 | 0.37 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 6.56 | 0.56 |
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%
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%
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%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MU | Industry 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.
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.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MU | Industry 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
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
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MU | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 3.31 | 3.30 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.04 | 0.18 |
| 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%
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%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MU | Industry 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
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
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
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MU | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 11.81 | 42.42 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 7.45 | 6.92 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 7.17 | 4.96 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 2.93% | 1.10% |