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.
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Company 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 | 675.15 billion USD | 5,343.29 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NasdaqGS | NasdaqGS |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 | January 22, 1999 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -6.09% | -2.31% |
| 13-Week Price Return | 103.06% | 19.27% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 72.55% | 14.21% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 259.30% | 62.73% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 18.76% | 10.54% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 96.58% | 18.29% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 45.43M | 161.23M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 39.60M | 170.44M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 71.83% | 37.38% |
| Beta | 2.43 | 2.26 |
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%
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%
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%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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
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
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.72 | 3.91 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 1.75 | 3.14 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 14.93 | 75.66 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 37.85% | 73.21% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 34.97% | 65.47% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 13.64% | 100.05% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 28.82% | 66.90% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 92.25% | 96.66% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 123.40% | 66.76% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 46.65% | 204.08% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 5.13% | 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%
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%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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
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
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | AMD | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 134.79 | 44.70 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 18.03 | 24.85 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 4.96 | 28.81 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 78.74 | 55.51 |