NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock Analysis

October 26, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at NVIDIA (NVDA): 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 NVIDIA (NVDA)
Profile Item	NVDA
Name	NVIDIA Corporation
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	5,094.05 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq
Listing Date	January 22, 1999
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

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GSPC

NVIDIA (NVDA) 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 NVIDIA (NVDA) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

NVIDIA (NVDA) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: NVDA	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	16.09%	28.56%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	70.12%	24.37%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	56.29%	10.31%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

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GSPC

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

Risk Metrics

NVIDIA (NVDA) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: NVDA	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	37.67%	71.41%
Beta (5Y)	2.20	1.85
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-66.34%	-64.89%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. NVDA 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

NVIDIA (NVDA) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: NVDA	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.31	0.37
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.46	0.56

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

NVIDIA (NVDA) posts ROE of 117.21%, 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.

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

117.21%

Group distribution

NVDA: 117.21%
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%

Where NVIDIA (NVDA) 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)

NVIDIA (NVDA) keeps 63.66% 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.

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

63.66%

Group distribution

NVDA: 63.66%
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%

Where NVIDIA (NVDA) 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)

NVIDIA (NVDA) turns 66.24% 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.

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

66.24%

Group distribution

NVDA: 66.24%
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%

Where NVIDIA (NVDA) 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

NVIDIA (NVDA) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: NVDA	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	117.21%	9.12%
ROA (TTM)	53.57%	4.13%
Net Margin (TTM)	63.66%	10.09%
Operating Margin (TTM)	66.24%	15.10%
Gross Margin (TTM)	74.67%	49.09%

Growth

Revenue Growth

NVIDIA (NVDA) grew revenue 65.47%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.

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

EPS Growth

NVIDIA (NVDA) grew earnings per share 66.67%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.

NVIDIA (NVDA): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

NVIDIA (NVDA) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: NVDA	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	65.47%	9.94%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	100.05%	-0.01%
EPS Growth (YoY)	66.67%	4.81%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	204.24%	-10.01%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

NVIDIA (NVDA) has current ratio of 4.59, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.59

Group distribution

Max: 9.75
Q3: 5.37
NVDA: 4.59
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

Where NVIDIA (NVDA) 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)

NVIDIA (NVDA) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.17

Group distribution

Max: 1.44
Q3: 0.65
Median: 0.18
NVDA: 0.17
Q1: 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

Where NVIDIA (NVDA) 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

NVIDIA (NVDA) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: NVDA	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	4.59	3.30
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.17	0.18
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.12	-0.55

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

NVIDIA (NVDA) has dividend yield of 0.13%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.13%

Group distribution

Max: 1.12%
Q3: 0.48%
NVDA: 0.13%
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%

Where NVIDIA (NVDA) 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)

NVIDIA (NVDA) has payout ratio of 3.54%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.54%

Group distribution

Max: 45.89%
Q3: 19.14%
NVDA: 3.54%
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%

Where NVIDIA (NVDA) 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

NVIDIA (NVDA) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: NVDA	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.13%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	3.54%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

NVIDIA (NVDA) trades at P/E ratio of 26.67, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

26.67

Group distribution

Max: 131.83
Q3: 75.24
Median: 42.42
NVDA: 26.67
Q1: 26.67
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

Where NVIDIA (NVDA) 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)

NVIDIA (NVDA) trades at 16.81 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.

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

16.81

Group distribution

Max: 29.47
NVDA: 16.81
Q3: 13.72
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

Where NVIDIA (NVDA) 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)

NVIDIA (NVDA) trades at 22.25 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

22.25

Group distribution

NVDA: 22.25
Max: 16.75
Q3: 8.96
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

Where NVIDIA (NVDA) 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

NVIDIA (NVDA) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: NVDA	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	26.67	42.42
P/S Ratio (TTM)	16.81	6.92
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	22.25	4.96
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	0.82%	1.10%