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.
| Symbol | 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 | 775.36 billion USD | 5,042.57 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 | January 22, 1999 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common 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
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
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
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 158.50 | 31.83 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 20.70 | 19.89 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 12.02 | 25.80 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 0.93% | 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%
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%
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%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 34.34% | 65.47% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 13.64% | 100.05% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 165.00% | 66.67% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 46.66% | 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
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
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.73 | 3.44 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| 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%
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%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.48% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.61% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 322.01% | 47.43% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 66.19% | 34.88% |
| Beta | 2.49 | 2.20 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 37.37M | 165.98M |