AMD vs. NVDA: Advanced Micro Devices vs. NVIDIA Stock Comparison

September 7, 2026

How do Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA) are both classified in the Semiconductors sub-industry within the broader Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Company profile comparison for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
Profile Item	AMD	NVDA
Name	Advanced Micro Devices Inc.	NVIDIA Corporation
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	779.62 billion USD	5,562.50 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	March 17, 1980	January 22, 1999
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

AMD

NVDA

GSPC

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
Metric	AMD	NVDA
Total Return (1Y)	195.18%	34.37%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	63.41%	68.19%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	34.15%	58.86%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

AMD

NVDA

GSPC

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
Metric	AMD	NVDA
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	71.78%	38.12%
Beta (5Y)	2.49	2.22
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-65.45%	-66.34%
Avg. Volume (3M)	26.52M	137.37M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

AMD and NVDA are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
Metric	AMD	NVDA
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	2.66	0.79
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	4.56	1.20

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

NVIDIA (NVDA) at 117.21% clears its industry range for ROE, a sharper capital-efficiency signal than Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 10.20%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

10.20%

Max: 53.94%
Q3: 20.35%
AMD: 10.20%
Median: 9.12%
Q1: -3.10%
Min: -21.32%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

117.21%

NVDA: 117.21%
Max: 53.94%
Q3: 20.35%
Median: 9.12%
Q1: -3.10%
Min: -21.32%

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their ROE against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

NVIDIA (NVDA) at 63.66% converts revenue to bottom-line profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 15.58% keeps roughly the typical share for its industry.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

15.58%

Max: 55.91%
Q3: 23.05%
AMD: 15.58%
Median: 9.86%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -34.50%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

63.66%

NVDA: 63.66%
Max: 55.91%
Q3: 23.05%
Median: 9.86%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -34.50%

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their net margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

NVIDIA (NVDA) at 66.24% turns sales into operating profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 17.25% operates around its industry’s norm.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

17.25%

Max: 54.31%
Q3: 23.49%
AMD: 17.25%
Median: 14.56%
Q1: -0.14%
Min: -31.62%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

66.24%

NVDA: 66.24%
Max: 54.31%
Q3: 23.49%
Median: 14.56%
Q1: -0.14%
Min: -31.62%

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their operating margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
Metric	AMD	NVDA
ROE (TTM)	10.20%	117.21%
ROA (TTM)	5.13%	53.57%
Net Margin (TTM)	15.58%	63.66%
Operating Margin (TTM)	17.25%	66.24%
Gross Margin (TTM)	55.72%	74.67%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both companies are growing quickly, but NVIDIA (NVDA) at 65.47% is the standout with revenue growth above its industry range; Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 34.34% also sits in the top quartile.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both companies show strong earnings momentum, but Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 165.00% is the standout with EPS growth above its industry range; NVIDIA (NVDA) at 66.67% also sits in the top quartile.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
Metric	AMD	NVDA
Revenue Growth (YoY)	34.34%	65.47%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	13.64%	100.05%
EPS Growth (YoY)	165.00%	66.67%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	46.66%	204.24%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 2.61 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 4.59 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.61

Max: 10.12
Q3: 5.49
Median: 3.44
AMD: 2.61
Q1: 2.30
Min: 1.03

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.59

Max: 10.12
Q3: 5.49
NVDA: 4.59
Median: 3.44
Q1: 2.30
Min: 1.03

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their current ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 0.06 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 0.17 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.06

Max: 1.44
Q3: 0.65
Median: 0.19
AMD: 0.06
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.17

Max: 1.44
Q3: 0.65
Median: 0.19
NVDA: 0.17
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
Metric	AMD	NVDA
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.61	4.59
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.06	0.17
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.92	-0.12

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile NVIDIA (NVDA) reports a yield of 0.12%, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max: 0.85%
Q3: 0.36%
AMD: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.12%

Max: 0.85%
Q3: 0.36%
NVDA: 0.12%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

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 NVIDIA (NVDA) reports a payout of 3.54%, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max: 45.89%
Q3: 18.55%
AMD: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.54%

Max: 45.89%
Q3: 18.55%
NVDA: 3.54%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
Metric	AMD	NVDA
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.00%	0.12%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.00%	3.54%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

NVIDIA (NVDA) at 29.16 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 121.83 sits in the richer quartile — a clear split in what investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

121.83

Max: 153.66
AMD: 121.83
Q3: 87.88
Median: 45.74
Q1: 31.84
Min: 10.37

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

29.16

Max: 153.66
Q3: 87.88
Median: 45.74
Q1: 31.84
NVDA: 29.16
Min: 10.37

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Both Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 18.87 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 18.36 command a richer price per dollar of sales than most peers, sitting in the upper P/S ratio quartile of their industries.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

18.87

Max: 32.20
AMD: 18.87
Q3: 16.84
Median: 6.93
Q1: 3.28
Min: 0.01

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

18.36

Max: 32.20
NVDA: 18.36
Q3: 16.84
Median: 6.93
Q1: 3.28
Min: 0.01

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Both Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 11.59 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 24.29 carry a premium to book value versus peers, sitting in the upper P/B ratio quartile of their industries.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

11.59

Max: 24.29
AMD: 11.59
Q3: 11.44
Median: 5.33
Q1: 2.75
Min: 0.19

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

24.29

NVDA: 24.29
Max: 24.29
Q3: 11.44
Median: 5.33
Q1: 2.75
Min: 0.19

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
Metric	AMD	NVDA
P/E Ratio (TTM)	121.83	29.16
P/S Ratio (TTM)	18.87	18.36
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	11.59	24.29
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	1.13%	0.75%