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AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA)

This page compares AMD (AMD) with Nvidia (NVDA) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

AMD (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.

SymbolAMDNVDA
Company NameAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc.NVIDIA Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustrySemiconductorsSemiconductors
Market Capitalization675.15 billion USD5,343.29 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNasdaqGS
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980January 22, 1999
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

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AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolAMDNVDA
5-Day Price Return-6.09%-2.31%
13-Week Price Return103.06%19.27%
26-Week Price Return72.55%14.21%
52-Week Price Return259.30%62.73%
Month-to-Date Return18.76%10.54%
Year-to-Date Return96.58%18.29%
10-Day Avg. Volume45.43M161.23M
3-Month Avg. Volume39.60M170.44M
3-Month Volatility71.83%37.38%
Beta2.432.26

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Nvidia (NVDA) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 104.37%, above its industry benchmark range, while AMD (AMD) at 8.08% sits closer to the industry mid-range.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

8.08%

Max
44.68%
Q3
17.87%
Median
7.82%
Q1
-3.34%
Min
-32.99%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

104.37%

Max
44.68%
Q3
17.87%
Median
7.82%
Q1
-3.34%
Min
-32.99%
AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Nvidia (NVDA) at 55.60% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of AMD (AMD) at 13.37%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

13.37%

Max
55.60%
Q3
21.67%
Median
8.14%
Q1
-5.59%
Min
-44.72%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

55.60%

Max
55.60%
Q3
21.67%
Median
8.14%
Q1
-5.59%
Min
-44.72%
AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Nvidia (NVDA) at 60.38% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of AMD (AMD) at 11.65%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

11.65%

Max
60.38%
Q3
24.88%
Median
9.09%
Q1
-2.77%
Min
-35.68%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

60.38%

Max
60.38%
Q3
24.88%
Median
9.09%
Q1
-2.77%
Min
-35.68%
AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolAMDNVDA
Return on Equity (TTM)8.08%104.37%
Return on Assets (TTM)6.50%75.76%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)13.37%55.60%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)11.65%60.38%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)50.28%71.23%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both AMD (AMD) at 2.72 and Nvidia (NVDA) at 3.91 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.72

Max
9.20
Q3
5.14
Median
3.07
Q1
2.31
Min
1.02

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.91

Max
9.20
Q3
5.14
Median
3.07
Q1
2.31
Min
1.02
AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both AMD (AMD) at 0.05 and Nvidia (NVDA) at 0.05 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.05

Max
1.18
Q3
0.56
Median
0.19
Q1
0.00
Min
0.00

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.05

Max
1.18
Q3
0.56
Median
0.19
Q1
0.00
Min
0.00
AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Nvidia (NVDA) at 75.66 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of AMD (AMD) at 14.93, which sits around the industry mid-range.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

14.93

Max
95.50
Q3
44.75
Median
14.35
Q1
0.46
Min
-45.50

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

75.66

Max
95.50
Q3
44.75
Median
14.35
Q1
0.46
Min
-45.50
AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolAMDNVDA
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.723.91
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.753.14
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.050.05
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)14.9375.66

Growth

Revenue Growth

AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMDNVDA
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)37.85%73.21%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)34.97%65.47%
3-Year Revenue CAGR13.64%100.05%
5-Year Revenue CAGR28.82%66.90%

EPS Growth

AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMDNVDA
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)92.25%96.66%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)123.40%66.76%
3-Year EPS CAGR46.65%204.08%
5-Year EPS CAGR5.13%95.27%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

AMD (AMD) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile Nvidia (NVDA) reports a yield of 0.02%, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max
1.03%
Q3
0.44%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.02%

Max
1.03%
Q3
0.44%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

AMD (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 0.81%, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max
45.87%
Q3
21.77%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.81%

Max
45.87%
Q3
21.77%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolAMDNVDA
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.02%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.81%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Nvidia (NVDA) at 44.70 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while AMD (AMD) at 134.79 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — AMD carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

134.79

Max
216.83
Q3
113.19
Median
58.53
Q1
41.71
Min
14.57

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

44.70

Max
216.83
Q3
113.19
Median
58.53
Q1
41.71
Min
14.57
AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both AMD (AMD) at 18.03 and Nvidia (NVDA) at 24.85 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating higher trailing revenue multiples than typical peers.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

18.03

Max
36.90
Q3
17.69
Median
8.58
Q1
4.44
Min
0.16

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

24.85

Max
36.90
Q3
17.69
Median
8.58
Q1
4.44
Min
0.16
AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

AMD (AMD) at 4.96 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Nvidia (NVDA) at 28.81 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for NVDA relative to peers.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.96

Max
15.23
Q3
7.79
Median
4.52
Q1
2.23
Min
0.33

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

28.81

Max
15.23
Q3
7.79
Median
4.52
Q1
2.23
Min
0.33
AMD (AMD) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolAMDNVDA
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)134.7944.70
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)18.0324.85
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)4.9628.81
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)78.7455.51