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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA)

This page compares Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) with NVIDIA (NVDA) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

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.

SymbolAMDNVDA
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 Capitalization775.36 billion USD5,042.57 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNasdaq
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980January 22, 1999
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

NVIDIA (NVDA) at 31.83 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 158.50 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — a clear gap in trailing earnings multiples.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

158.50

Max
249.03
Q3
128.05
Median
64.96
Q1
44.86
Min
6.63

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

31.83

Max
249.03
Q3
128.05
Median
64.96
Q1
44.86
Min
6.63
Advanced Micro Devices (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)

NVIDIA (NVDA) at 19.89 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 20.70 sits in the pricier quartile — AMD costs more per dollar of sales.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

20.70

Max
37.59
Q3
20.61
Median
9.67
Q1
4.25
Min
0.01

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

19.89

Max
37.59
Q3
20.61
Median
9.67
Q1
4.25
Min
0.01
Advanced Micro Devices (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)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 12.02 is valued about in line with its industry on Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while NVIDIA (NVDA) at 25.80 carries a peer-beating premium to book — NVDA 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

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

25.80

Max
25.80
Q3
14.33
Median
7.69
Q1
3.77
Min
0.22
Advanced Micro Devices (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)158.5031.83
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)20.7019.89
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)12.0225.80
Free Cash Flow Yield0.93%0.92%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

NVIDIA (NVDA) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 114.29%, above its industry benchmark range, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 8.06% 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%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

114.29%

Max
39.82%
Q3
17.52%
Median
6.57%
Q1
-4.94%
Min
-35.15%
Advanced Micro Devices (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 62.97% converts revenue to bottom-line profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 13.37% keeps roughly the typical share for its industry.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

13.37%

Max
57.72%
Q3
20.98%
Median
7.10%
Q1
-3.84%
Min
-32.92%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

62.97%

Max
57.72%
Q3
20.98%
Median
7.10%
Q1
-3.84%
Min
-32.92%
Advanced Micro Devices (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 65.60% 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%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

65.60%

Max
65.60%
Q3
21.58%
Median
9.68%
Q1
-8.51%
Min
-46.64%
Advanced Micro Devices (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)8.06%114.29%
Return on Assets (TTM)3.65%52.73%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)13.37%62.97%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)14.40%65.60%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)53.06%74.15%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMDNVDA
1-Year Revenue Growth34.34%65.47%
3-Year Revenue CAGR13.64%100.05%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMDNVDA
1-Year EPS Growth165.00%66.67%
3-Year EPS CAGR46.66%204.24%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 2.73 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 3.44 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.73

Max
11.30
Q3
6.01
Median
3.26
Q1
2.37
Min
0.51

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.44

Max
11.30
Q3
6.01
Median
3.26
Q1
2.37
Min
0.51
Advanced Micro Devices (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 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 0.06 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 0.07 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

0.06

Max
1.53
Q3
0.64
Median
0.21
Q1
0.04
Min
0.00

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.07

Max
1.53
Q3
0.64
Median
0.21
Q1
0.04
Min
0.00
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolAMDNVDA
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.733.44
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.060.07
Net Debt / EBITDA-1.14-0.24

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 NVIDIA (NVDA) reports a yield of 0.48%, 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%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.48%

Max
1.15%
Q3
0.46%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) 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 0.61%, 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%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.61%

Max
41.26%
Q3
19.10%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolAMDNVDA
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.48%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.61%

Performance & Risk

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

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolAMDNVDA
1-Year Return322.01%47.43%
1-Year Volatility66.19%34.88%
Beta2.492.20
3-Month Avg. Volume37.37M165.98M