AVGO vs. TER: Broadcom vs. Teradyne Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Broadcom (AVGO) and Teradyne (TER) 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 Teradyne (TER) both belong to the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, though AVGO is classified under Semiconductors while TER falls under Semiconductor Materials & Equipment.

Company profile comparison for Broadcom (AVGO) and Teradyne (TER)
Profile Item	AVGO	TER
Name	Broadcom Inc.	Teradyne, 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	Semiconductor Materials & Equipment
Market Capitalization	1,401.97 billion USD	34.07 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	August 6, 2009	February 21, 1973
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

AVGO

TER

GSPC

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Teradyne (TER), 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 Teradyne (TER). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Teradyne (TER)
Metric	AVGO	TER
Total Return (1Y)	-8.02%	31.13%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	53.49%	41.60%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	44.26%	10.83%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

AVGO

TER

GSPC

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

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Teradyne (TER)
Metric	AVGO	TER
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	48.06%	78.35%
Beta (5Y)	1.50	1.78
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-41.15%	-59.12%
Avg. Volume (3M)	23.75M	3.01M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

AVGO and TER 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 Teradyne (TER)
Metric	AVGO	TER
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.26	0.34
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.35	0.48

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 44.25% and Teradyne (TER) at 42.72% sit in the top peer quartile for ROE, suggesting each generates more profit from shareholders’ equity than typical industry peers.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

44.25%

Max: 52.82%
AVGO: 44.25%
Q3: 22.26%
Median: 10.58%
Q1: 1.29%
Min: -16.89%

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

42.72%

Max: 52.82%
TER: 42.72%
Q3: 22.26%
Median: 10.58%
Q1: 1.29%
Min: -16.89%

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

Net Margin (TTM)

Broadcom (AVGO) at 42.94% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Teradyne (TER) at 27.46%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

42.94%

Max: 63.80%
AVGO: 42.94%
Q3: 28.36%
Median: 11.44%
Q1: 0.90%
Min: -37.77%

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

27.46%

Max: 63.80%
Q3: 28.36%
TER: 27.46%
Median: 11.44%
Q1: 0.90%
Min: -37.77%

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

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 54.31% and Teradyne (TER) at 30.87% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

54.31%

Max: 58.66%
AVGO: 54.31%
Q3: 30.23%
Median: 15.91%
Q1: 7.54%
Min: -25.74%

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

30.87%

Max: 58.66%
TER: 30.87%
Q3: 30.23%
Median: 15.91%
Q1: 7.54%
Min: -25.74%

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

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Teradyne (TER)
Metric	AVGO	TER
ROE (TTM)	44.25%	42.72%
ROA (TTM)	15.37%	21.59%
Net Margin (TTM)	42.94%	27.46%
Operating Margin (TTM)	54.31%	30.87%
Gross Margin (TTM)	75.52%	59.32%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 23.87% and Teradyne (TER) at 13.13% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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

EPS Growth

Broadcom (AVGO) at 287.80% clears its industry range for EPS growth, a much stronger earnings trajectory than Teradyne (TER) at 4.52%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Teradyne (TER)
Metric	AVGO	TER
Revenue Growth (YoY)	23.87%	13.13%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	24.38%	0.37%
EPS Growth (YoY)	287.80%	4.52%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	21.60%	-6.31%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Broadcom (AVGO) at 2.50 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Teradyne (TER) at 2.08 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for TER.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.50

Max: 10.33
Q3: 5.62
Median: 3.33
AVGO: 2.50
Q1: 2.35
Min: 1.03

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.08

Max: 10.33
Q3: 5.62
Median: 3.33
Q1: 2.35
TER: 2.08
Min: 1.03

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

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Teradyne (TER) 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: 1.46
Q3: 0.65
AVGO: 0.60
Median: 0.27
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.04

Max: 1.46
Q3: 0.65
Median: 0.27
Q1: 0.04
TER: 0.04
Min: 0.00

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Teradyne (TER): 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 Teradyne (TER)
Metric	AVGO	TER
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.50	2.08
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.60	0.04
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.68	-0.19

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Broadcom (AVGO) at 0.89% delivers top-quartile income for its industry, while Teradyne (TER) at 0.24% pays a more typical yield — both are credible income propositions, AVGO the richer one.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.89%

Max: 1.37%
AVGO: 0.89%
Q3: 0.65%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.24%

Max: 1.37%
Q3: 0.65%
TER: 0.24%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Teradyne (TER) at 5.86% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 32.44% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

32.44%

Max: 49.64%
AVGO: 32.44%
Q3: 21.71%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

5.86%

Max: 49.64%
Q3: 21.71%
TER: 5.86%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

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

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Teradyne (TER)
Metric	AVGO	TER
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.89%	0.24%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	32.44%	5.86%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 37.51 and Teradyne (TER) at 25.08 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

37.51

Max: 110.34
Q3: 66.81
AVGO: 37.51
Median: 37.02
Q1: 23.96
Min: 8.12

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

25.08

Max: 110.34
Q3: 66.81
Median: 37.02
TER: 25.08
Q1: 23.96
Min: 8.12

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

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Teradyne (TER) at 6.81 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 15.73 sits in the pricier quartile — AVGO costs more per dollar of sales.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

15.73

Max: 21.42
AVGO: 15.73
Q3: 12.27
Median: 5.76
Q1: 2.73
Min: 0.00

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

6.81

Max: 21.42
Q3: 12.27
TER: 6.81
Median: 5.76
Q1: 2.73
Min: 0.00

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

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 14.06 and Teradyne (TER) at 9.24 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

14.06

AVGO: 14.06
Max: 14.06
Q3: 7.44
Median: 4.29
Q1: 2.30
Min: 0.20

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

9.24

Max: 14.06
TER: 9.24
Q3: 7.44
Median: 4.29
Q1: 2.30
Min: 0.20

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

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Teradyne (TER)
Metric	AVGO	TER
P/E Ratio (TTM)	37.51	25.08
P/S Ratio (TTM)	15.73	6.81
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	14.06	9.24
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	2.18%	1.76%