AVGO vs. MU: Broadcom vs. Micron Stock Comparison

October 14, 2026

How do Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU) 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

Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU) are both classified in the Semiconductors sub-industry within the broader Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Company profile comparison for Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU)
Profile Item	AVGO	MU
Name	Broadcom Inc.	Micron Technology Inc.
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	1,695.31 billion USD	1,119.02 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	August 6, 2009	June 1, 1984
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

AVGO

GSPC

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Micron (MU), 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 Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU)
Metric	AVGO	MU
Total Return (1Y)	5.80%	385.87%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	63.79%	138.98%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	51.42%	70.56%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

AVGO

GSPC

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Micron (MU), 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 Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU)
Metric	AVGO	MU
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	46.67%	81.18%
Beta (5Y)	1.48	2.32
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-41.15%	-57.63%
Avg. Volume (3M)	22.58M	32.08M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

AVGO and MU are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU)
Metric	AVGO	MU
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.03	4.70
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.04	7.89

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Micron (MU) at 88.26% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Broadcom (AVGO) at 44.25% also sits in the top quartile.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

44.25%

Max: 53.94%
AVGO: 44.25%
Q3: 21.11%
Median: 8.89%
Q1: -3.62%
Min: -21.32%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

88.26%

MU: 88.26%
Max: 53.94%
Q3: 21.11%
Median: 8.89%
Q1: -3.62%
Min: -21.32%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their ROE against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 63.80% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s net margin range — and Broadcom (AVGO) at 42.94% also retains a top-quartile share.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

42.94%

Max: 57.64%
AVGO: 42.94%
Q3: 23.53%
Median: 10.09%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -34.50%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

63.80%

MU: 63.80%
Max: 57.64%
Q3: 23.53%
Median: 10.09%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -34.50%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their net margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 80.68% shows unusually strong operating efficiency — above its industry’s operating margin range — and Broadcom (AVGO) at 54.31% also operates in the top quartile.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

54.31%

Max: 60.34%
AVGO: 54.31%
Q3: 23.65%
Median: 13.33%
Q1: -0.91%
Min: -31.62%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

80.68%

MU: 80.68%
Max: 60.34%
Q3: 23.65%
Median: 13.33%
Q1: -0.91%
Min: -31.62%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their operating margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU)
Metric	AVGO	MU
ROE (TTM)	44.25%	88.26%
ROA (TTM)	15.37%	44.56%
Net Margin (TTM)	42.94%	63.80%
Operating Margin (TTM)	54.31%	80.68%
Gross Margin (TTM)	75.52%	80.72%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Micron (MU) at 48.85% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 23.87% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for MU.

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 287.80% and Micron (MU) at 984.29% grew per-share earnings faster than their entire industry benchmark ranges for EPS growth — a strong showing on both sides, though a depressed base year can exaggerate the percentage, so the level of earnings matters too.

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU)
Metric	AVGO	MU
Revenue Growth (YoY)	23.87%	48.85%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	24.38%	6.71%
EPS Growth (YoY)	287.80%	984.29%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	21.60%	-0.69%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 2.50 and Micron (MU) at 3.31 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.50

Max: 9.75
Q3: 5.33
Median: 3.31
AVGO: 2.50
Q1: 2.26
Min: 1.03

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.31

Max: 9.75
Q3: 5.33
MU: 3.31
Median: 3.31
Q1: 2.26
Min: 1.03

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their current ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Micron (MU) at 0.04 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 0.60 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.60

Max: 1.44
Q3: 0.65
AVGO: 0.60
Median: 0.17
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.04

Max: 1.44
Q3: 0.65
Median: 0.17
Q1: 0.04
MU: 0.04
Min: 0.00

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU)
Metric	AVGO	MU
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.50	3.31
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.60	0.04
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.68	-0.35

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Broadcom (AVGO) at 0.76% delivers top-quartile income for its industry, while Micron (MU) at 0.05% pays a more typical yield — both are credible income propositions, AVGO the richer one.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.76%

Max: 0.76%
AVGO: 0.76%
Q3: 0.34%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.05%

Max: 0.76%
Q3: 0.34%
MU: 0.05%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 0.71% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 32.40% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

32.40%

Max: 45.89%
AVGO: 32.40%
Q3: 19.03%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.71%

Max: 45.89%
Q3: 19.03%
MU: 0.71%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU)
Metric	AVGO	MU
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.76%	0.05%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	32.40%	0.71%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 13.31 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 43.84 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for MU, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

43.84

Max: 159.66
Q3: 102.91
Median: 48.46
AVGO: 43.84
Q1: 31.49
Min: 10.35

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

13.31

Max: 159.66
Q3: 102.91
Median: 48.46
Q1: 31.49
MU: 13.31
Min: 10.35

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 8.40 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 19.03 sits in the pricier quartile — AVGO costs more per dollar of sales.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

19.03

Max: 36.50
AVGO: 19.03
Q3: 17.08
Median: 7.72
Q1: 3.52
Min: 0.01

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

8.40

Max: 36.50
Q3: 17.08
MU: 8.40
Median: 7.72
Q1: 3.52
Min: 0.01

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Micron (MU) at 8.08 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 17.01 carries an above-peer premium to book — AVGO is pricier on assets.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

17.01

Max: 23.87
AVGO: 17.01
Q3: 11.56
Median: 5.87
Q1: 3.28
Min: 0.17

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

8.08

Max: 23.87
Q3: 11.56
MU: 8.08
Median: 5.87
Q1: 3.28
Min: 0.17

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU)
Metric	AVGO	MU
P/E Ratio (TTM)	43.84	13.31
P/S Ratio (TTM)	19.03	8.40
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	17.01	8.08
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	1.80%	2.60%