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AMD vs. XOM: Advanced Micro Devices vs. ExxonMobil Stock Comparison

How do Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ExxonMobil (XOM) 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) is classified in the Information Technology sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment), whereas ExxonMobil (XOM) belongs to Energy (Energy) — their GICS classifications point to very different parts of the market.

Company profile comparison for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ExxonMobil (XOM)
Profile ItemAMDXOM
NameAdvanced Micro Devices Inc.ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentEnergy
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustrySemiconductorsIntegrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization736.46 billion USD676.62 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980January 2, 1962
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

AMD
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GSPC
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM), 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 ExxonMobil (XOM). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ExxonMobil (XOM). 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 ExxonMobil (XOM)
MetricAMDXOM
Total Return (1Y)114.18%44.48%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)63.95%20.83%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)27.42%24.20%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM), 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 ExxonMobil (XOM). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has a highly aggressive beta of 2.53, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, while ExxonMobil (XOM) is defensive at 0.19 and tends to be less market-sensitive — a wide gap in beta profiles.

Risk profile metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ExxonMobil (XOM)
MetricAMDXOM
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)72.86%27.17%
Beta (5Y)2.530.19
Max Drawdown (5Y)-65.45%-20.51%
Avg. Volume (3M)22.40M13.57M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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AMD and XOM are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. Each dashed Capital Allocation Line uses that stock's own industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ExxonMobil (XOM)
MetricAMDXOM
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)1.511.48
Sortino Ratio (1Y)2.322.17

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 11.96% and ExxonMobil (XOM) at 15.53% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

11.96%

Max
52.82%
Q3
22.26%
AMD
11.96%
Median
10.58%
Q1
1.29%
Min
-16.89%

XOM

Energy industry group

15.53%

Max
53.85%
Q3
24.79%
XOM
15.53%
Median
12.85%
Q1
2.03%
Min
-29.09%
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): A comparison of their ROE against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Energy industry group benchmarks.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 16.77% and ExxonMobil (XOM) at 10.46% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

16.77%

Max
63.80%
Q3
28.36%
AMD
16.77%
Median
11.44%
Q1
0.90%
Min
-37.77%

XOM

Energy industry group

10.46%

Max
56.92%
Q3
22.92%
XOM
10.46%
Median
10.10%
Q1
0.07%
Min
-27.38%
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): A comparison of their net margin against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Energy industry group benchmarks.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 21.17% and ExxonMobil (XOM) at 16.98% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

21.17%

Max
58.66%
Q3
30.23%
AMD
21.17%
Median
15.91%
Q1
7.54%
Min
-25.74%

XOM

Energy industry group

16.98%

Max
71.31%
Q3
33.75%
Median
18.73%
XOM
16.98%
Q1
6.94%
Min
-24.52%
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): A comparison of their operating margin against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Energy industry group benchmarks.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ExxonMobil (XOM)
MetricAMDXOM
ROE (TTM)11.96%15.53%
ROA (TTM)5.90%6.75%
Net Margin (TTM)16.77%10.46%
Operating Margin (TTM)21.17%16.98%
Gross Margin (TTM)56.00%29.81%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 34.34% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while ExxonMobil (XOM) at -4.52% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for AMD.

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

EPS Growth

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 165.00% clears its industry range for EPS growth, a much stronger earnings trajectory than ExxonMobil (XOM) at -14.54%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ExxonMobil (XOM)
MetricAMDXOM
Revenue Growth (YoY)34.34%-4.52%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)13.64%-6.69%
EPS Growth (YoY)165.00%-14.54%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)46.66%-20.35%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 2.73 and ExxonMobil (XOM) at 1.19 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.73

Max
10.33
Q3
5.62
Median
3.33
AMD
2.73
Q1
2.35
Min
1.03

XOM

Energy industry group

1.19

Max
3.64
Q3
2.21
Median
1.41
XOM
1.19
Q1
0.88
Min
0.24
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): A comparison of their current ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Energy industry group benchmarks.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

ExxonMobil (XOM) at 0.13 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 0.13 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.13

Max
1.46
Q3
0.65
Median
0.27
AMD
0.13
Q1
0.04
Min
0.00

XOM

Energy industry group

0.13

Max
1.75
Q3
0.93
Median
0.54
Q1
0.30
XOM
0.13
Min
0.00
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Energy industry group benchmarks.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ExxonMobil (XOM)
MetricAMDXOM
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.731.19
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.130.13
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.590.28

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 ExxonMobil (XOM) reports a yield of 2.49%, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max
1.37%
Q3
0.65%
AMD
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

XOM

Energy industry group

2.49%

Max
8.57%
Q3
3.58%
XOM
2.49%
Median
1.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): A comparison of their dividend yield against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Energy industry group benchmarks.

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 ExxonMobil (XOM) reports a payout of 42.39%, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max
49.64%
Q3
21.71%
AMD
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

XOM

Energy industry group

42.39%

Max
133.24%
Q3
53.31%
XOM
42.39%
Median
25.24%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): A comparison of their payout ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Energy industry group benchmarks.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ExxonMobil (XOM)
MetricAMDXOM
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%2.49%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%42.39%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

ExxonMobil (XOM) at 17.06 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 95.95 sits in the richer quartile — AMD needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

95.95

Max
110.34
AMD
95.95
Q3
66.81
Median
37.02
Q1
23.96
Min
8.12

XOM

Energy industry group

17.06

Max
39.54
Q3
21.72
XOM
17.06
Median
12.19
Q1
7.71
Min
2.99
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): A comparison of their P/E ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Energy industry group benchmarks.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

ExxonMobil (XOM) at 1.74 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 16.21 sits in the pricier quartile — AMD costs more per dollar of sales.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

16.21

Max
21.42
AMD
16.21
Q3
12.27
Median
5.76
Q1
2.73
Min
0.00

XOM

Energy industry group

1.74

Max
5.40
Q3
2.85
XOM
1.74
Median
1.69
Q1
0.88
Min
0.00
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): A comparison of their P/S ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Energy industry group benchmarks.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Both Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 10.77 and ExxonMobil (XOM) at 2.55 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

10.77

Max
14.06
AMD
10.77
Q3
7.44
Median
4.29
Q1
2.30
Min
0.20

XOM

Energy industry group

2.55

Max
4.21
XOM
2.55
Q3
2.38
Median
1.51
Q1
1.08
Min
0.01
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): A comparison of their P/B ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Energy industry group benchmarks.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ExxonMobil (XOM)
MetricAMDXOM
P/E Ratio (TTM)95.9517.06
P/S Ratio (TTM)16.211.74
P/B Ratio (MRQ)10.772.55
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)1.00%4.19%