Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Broadcom (AVGO)
This page compares Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) with Broadcom (AVGO) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Broadcom (AVGO) are both classified in the Semiconductors sub-industry within the broader Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.
| Symbol | AMD | AVGO |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | Broadcom Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Semiconductors | Semiconductors |
| Market Capitalization | 775.36 billion USD | 1,865.73 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 | August 6, 2009 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Broadcom (AVGO) at 65.36 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 158.50 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — AMD carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.
AMD
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
158.50
- Max
- 249.03
- Q3
- 128.05
- Median
- 64.96
- Q1
- 44.86
- Min
- 6.63
AVGO
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
65.36
- Max
- 249.03
- Q3
- 128.05
- Median
- 64.96
- Q1
- 44.86
- Min
- 6.63
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 20.70 and Broadcom (AVGO) at 24.72 command a richer price per dollar of sales than most peers, sitting in the upper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile of their industries.
AMD
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
20.70
- Max
- 37.59
- Q3
- 20.61
- Median
- 9.67
- Q1
- 4.25
- Min
- 0.01
AVGO
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
24.72
- Max
- 37.59
- Q3
- 20.61
- Median
- 9.67
- Q1
- 4.25
- Min
- 0.01
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 12.02 is valued about in line with its industry on Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Broadcom (AVGO) at 21.23 carries a peer-beating premium to book — AVGO is pricier on assets.
AMD
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
12.02
- Max
- 25.80
- Q3
- 14.33
- Median
- 7.69
- Q1
- 3.77
- Min
- 0.22
AVGO
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
21.23
- Max
- 25.80
- Q3
- 14.33
- Median
- 7.69
- Q1
- 3.77
- Min
- 0.22
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | AVGO |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 158.50 | 65.36 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 20.70 | 24.72 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 12.02 | 21.23 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 0.93% | 1.46% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Broadcom (AVGO) at 37.28% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 8.06%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
AMD
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
8.06%
- Max
- 39.82%
- Q3
- 17.52%
- Median
- 6.57%
- Q1
- -4.94%
- Min
- -35.15%
AVGO
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
37.28%
- Max
- 39.82%
- Q3
- 17.52%
- Median
- 6.57%
- Q1
- -4.94%
- Min
- -35.15%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Broadcom (AVGO) at 38.85% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 13.37%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
AMD
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
13.37%
- Max
- 57.72%
- Q3
- 20.98%
- Median
- 7.10%
- Q1
- -3.84%
- Min
- -32.92%
AVGO
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
38.85%
- Max
- 57.72%
- Q3
- 20.98%
- Median
- 7.10%
- Q1
- -3.84%
- Min
- -32.92%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Broadcom (AVGO) at 48.99% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 14.40%, which runs around its industry’s norm.
AMD
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
14.40%
- Max
- 65.60%
- Q3
- 21.58%
- Median
- 9.68%
- Q1
- -8.51%
- Min
- -46.64%
AVGO
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
48.99%
- Max
- 65.60%
- Q3
- 21.58%
- Median
- 9.68%
- Q1
- -8.51%
- Min
- -46.64%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | AVGO |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 8.06% | 37.28% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.65% | 12.12% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 13.37% | 38.85% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 14.40% | 48.99% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 53.06% | 76.28% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | AVGO |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 34.34% | 23.87% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 13.64% | 24.38% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | AVGO |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 165.00% | 287.80% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 46.66% | 21.60% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 2.73 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 2.24 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for AVGO.
AMD
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
2.73
- Max
- 11.30
- Q3
- 6.01
- Median
- 3.26
- Q1
- 2.37
- Min
- 0.51
AVGO
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
2.24
- Max
- 11.30
- Q3
- 6.01
- Median
- 3.26
- Q1
- 2.37
- Min
- 0.51
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 0.06 carries Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) around its industry mid-range, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 0.74 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.
AMD
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.06
- Max
- 1.53
- Q3
- 0.64
- Median
- 0.21
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.00
AVGO
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.74
- Max
- 1.53
- Q3
- 0.64
- Median
- 0.21
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | AVGO |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.73 | 2.24 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.14 | 1.08 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile Broadcom (AVGO) reports a yield of 0.66%, ranking against industry peers normally.
AMD
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 1.15%
- Q3
- 0.46%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
AVGO
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.66%
- Max
- 1.15%
- Q3
- 0.46%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Broadcom (AVGO) reports a payout of 41.26%, ranking against industry peers normally.
AMD
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 41.26%
- Q3
- 19.10%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
AVGO
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
41.26%
- Max
- 41.26%
- Q3
- 19.10%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | AVGO |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.66% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 41.26% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | AVGO |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 322.01% | 61.91% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 66.19% | 45.39% |
| Beta | 2.49 | 1.45 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 37.37M | 25.23M |