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AVGO vs. NVDA: Broadcom vs. NVIDIA Stock Comparison

How do Broadcom (AVGO) and NVIDIA (NVDA) 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 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.

Company profile comparison for Broadcom (AVGO) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
Profile ItemAVGONVDA
NameBroadcom 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 Capitalization1,702.71 billion USD5,562.50 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNasdaq
Listing DateAugust 6, 2009January 22, 1999
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

AVGO
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Broadcom (AVGO) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA), 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 NVIDIA (NVDA). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
MetricAVGONVDA
Total Return (1Y)17.78%34.37%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)62.01%68.19%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)51.19%58.86%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

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

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
MetricAVGONVDA
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)48.19%38.12%
Beta (5Y)1.462.22
Max Drawdown (5Y)-41.15%-66.34%
Avg. Volume (3M)25.85M137.37M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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AVGO and NVDA 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 NVIDIA (NVDA)
MetricAVGONVDA
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.280.79
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.421.20

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but NVIDIA (NVDA) at 117.21% 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
20.35%
Median
9.12%
Q1
-3.10%
Min
-21.32%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

117.21%

NVDA
117.21%
Max
53.94%
Q3
20.35%
Median
9.12%
Q1
-3.10%
Min
-21.32%
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Broadcom (AVGO) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their ROE against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

NVIDIA (NVDA) at 63.66% 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
55.91%
AVGO
42.94%
Q3
23.05%
Median
9.86%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-34.50%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

63.66%

NVDA
63.66%
Max
55.91%
Q3
23.05%
Median
9.86%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-34.50%
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Broadcom (AVGO) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their net margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

NVIDIA (NVDA) at 66.24% 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%

AVGO
54.31%
Max
54.31%
Q3
23.49%
Median
14.56%
Q1
-0.14%
Min
-31.62%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

66.24%

NVDA
66.24%
Max
54.31%
Q3
23.49%
Median
14.56%
Q1
-0.14%
Min
-31.62%
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Broadcom (AVGO) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their operating margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
MetricAVGONVDA
ROE (TTM)44.25%117.21%
ROA (TTM)15.30%53.57%
Net Margin (TTM)42.94%63.66%
Operating Margin (TTM)54.31%66.24%
Gross Margin (TTM)75.52%74.67%

Growth

Revenue Growth

NVIDIA (NVDA) at 65.47% clears its industry range for revenue growth, far stronger top-line momentum than Broadcom (AVGO) at 23.87%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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

EPS Growth

Both companies show strong earnings momentum, but Broadcom (AVGO) at 287.80% is the standout with EPS growth above its industry range; NVIDIA (NVDA) at 66.67% also sits in the top quartile.

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

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
MetricAVGONVDA
Revenue Growth (YoY)23.87%65.47%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)24.38%100.05%
EPS Growth (YoY)287.80%66.67%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)21.60%204.24%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 2.50 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 4.59 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
10.12
Q3
5.49
Median
3.44
AVGO
2.50
Q1
2.30
Min
1.03

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.59

Max
10.12
Q3
5.49
NVDA
4.59
Median
3.44
Q1
2.30
Min
1.03
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Broadcom (AVGO) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their current ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 0.60 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 0.17 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.60

Max
1.44
Q3
0.65
AVGO
0.60
Median
0.19
Q1
0.04
Min
0.00

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.17

Max
1.44
Q3
0.65
Median
0.19
NVDA
0.17
Q1
0.04
Min
0.00
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Broadcom (AVGO) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): 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 NVIDIA (NVDA)
MetricAVGONVDA
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.504.59
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.600.17
Net Debt / EBITDA0.68-0.12

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Broadcom (AVGO) at 0.73% delivers top-quartile income for its industry, while NVIDIA (NVDA) at 0.12% pays a more typical yield — both are credible income propositions, AVGO the richer one.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.73%

Max
0.85%
AVGO
0.73%
Q3
0.36%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.12%

Max
0.85%
Q3
0.36%
NVDA
0.12%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Broadcom (AVGO) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

NVIDIA (NVDA) at 3.54% 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
18.55%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.54%

Max
45.89%
Q3
18.55%
NVDA
3.54%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Broadcom (AVGO) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
MetricAVGONVDA
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.73%0.12%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)32.40%3.54%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

NVIDIA (NVDA) at 29.16 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 45.65 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for NVDA, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

45.65

Max
153.66
Q3
87.88
Median
45.74
AVGO
45.65
Q1
31.84
Min
10.37

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

29.16

Max
153.66
Q3
87.88
Median
45.74
Q1
31.84
NVDA
29.16
Min
10.37
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Broadcom (AVGO) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 19.11 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 18.36 command a richer price per dollar of sales than most peers, sitting in the upper P/S ratio quartile of their industries.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

19.11

Max
32.20
AVGO
19.11
Q3
16.84
Median
6.93
Q1
3.28
Min
0.01

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

18.36

Max
32.20
NVDA
18.36
Q3
16.84
Median
6.93
Q1
3.28
Min
0.01
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Broadcom (AVGO) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 17.11 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 24.29 carry a premium to book value versus peers, sitting in the upper P/B ratio quartile of their industries.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

17.11

Max
24.29
AVGO
17.11
Q3
11.44
Median
5.33
Q1
2.75
Min
0.19

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

24.29

NVDA
24.29
Max
24.29
Q3
11.44
Median
5.33
Q1
2.75
Min
0.19
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Broadcom (AVGO) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and NVIDIA (NVDA)
MetricAVGONVDA
P/E Ratio (TTM)45.6529.16
P/S Ratio (TTM)19.1118.36
P/B Ratio (MRQ)17.1124.29
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)1.79%0.75%