ENTG vs. LRCX: Entegris vs. Lam Research Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Entegris (ENTG) and Lam Research (LRCX) 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

Entegris (ENTG) and Lam Research (LRCX) are both classified in the Semiconductor Materials & Equipment sub-industry within the broader Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Company profile comparison for Entegris (ENTG) and Lam Research (LRCX)
Profile Item	ENTG	LRCX
Name	Entegris Inc.	Lam Research Corp.
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	Semiconductor Materials & Equipment	Semiconductor Materials & Equipment
Market Capitalization	19.56 billion USD	250.84 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	July 11, 2000	May 4, 1984
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ENTG

LRCX

GSPC

Entegris (ENTG) vs. Lam Research (LRCX), 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 Entegris (ENTG) and Lam Research (LRCX). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Entegris (ENTG) and Lam Research (LRCX). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Entegris (ENTG) and Lam Research (LRCX)
Metric	ENTG	LRCX
Total Return (1Y)	65.16%	36.98%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	16.77%	50.75%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-0.40%	29.74%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

ENTG

LRCX

GSPC

Entegris (ENTG) vs. Lam Research (LRCX), 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 Entegris (ENTG) and Lam Research (LRCX). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Entegris (ENTG) and Lam Research (LRCX)
Metric	ENTG	LRCX
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	70.96%	68.85%
Beta (5Y)	1.41	2.02
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-59.32%	-57.22%
Avg. Volume (3M)	2.52M	9.82M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

ENTG and LRCX 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 Entegris (ENTG) and Lam Research (LRCX)
Metric	ENTG	LRCX
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.86	0.47
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.28	0.69

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Lam Research (LRCX) at 70.12% clears its industry range for ROE, a sharper capital-efficiency signal than Entegris (ENTG) at 9.55%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

ENTG

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

9.55%

Max: 52.82%
Q3: 22.26%
Median: 10.58%
ENTG: 9.55%
Q1: 1.29%
Min: -16.89%

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

70.12%

LRCX: 70.12%
Max: 52.82%
Q3: 22.26%
Median: 10.58%
Q1: 1.29%
Min: -16.89%

Entegris (ENTG) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their ROE against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Lam Research (LRCX) at 32.34% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Entegris (ENTG) at 11.14%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

ENTG

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

11.14%

Max: 63.80%
Q3: 28.36%
Median: 11.44%
ENTG: 11.14%
Q1: 0.90%
Min: -37.77%

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

32.34%

Max: 63.80%
LRCX: 32.34%
Q3: 28.36%
Median: 11.44%
Q1: 0.90%
Min: -37.77%

Entegris (ENTG) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their net margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Lam Research (LRCX) at 39.95% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Entegris (ENTG) at 22.25%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

ENTG

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

22.25%

Max: 58.66%
Q3: 30.23%
ENTG: 22.25%
Median: 15.91%
Q1: 7.54%
Min: -25.74%

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

39.95%

Max: 58.66%
LRCX: 39.95%
Q3: 30.23%
Median: 15.91%
Q1: 7.54%
Min: -25.74%

Entegris (ENTG) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their operating margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Entegris (ENTG) and Lam Research (LRCX)
Metric	ENTG	LRCX
ROE (TTM)	9.55%	70.12%
ROA (TTM)	4.85%	25.01%
Net Margin (TTM)	11.14%	32.34%
Operating Margin (TTM)	22.25%	39.95%
Gross Margin (TTM)	46.97%	51.05%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Lam Research (LRCX) at 26.02% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while Entegris (ENTG) at -1.38% is in the bottom quartile, showing a clear gap in revenue momentum.

Entegris (ENTG) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Entegris (ENTG) at -19.69% and Lam Research (LRCX) at 38.80% land near their industries' usual EPS growth ranges, so bottom-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

Entegris (ENTG) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Entegris (ENTG) and Lam Research (LRCX)
Metric	ENTG	LRCX
Revenue Growth (YoY)	-1.38%	26.02%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-0.88%	10.06%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-19.69%	38.80%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	2.01%	20.15%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Entegris (ENTG) at 2.66 and Lam Research (LRCX) at 2.48 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

ENTG

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.66

Max: 10.33
Q3: 5.62
Median: 3.33
ENTG: 2.66
Q1: 2.35
Min: 1.03

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.48

Max: 10.33
Q3: 5.62
Median: 3.33
LRCX: 2.48
Q1: 2.35
Min: 1.03

Entegris (ENTG) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their current ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Lam Research (LRCX) at 0.27 carries an industry-typical debt-to-equity mix, while Entegris (ENTG) at 0.78 uses more debt funding than most peers.

ENTG

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.78

Max: 1.46
ENTG: 0.78
Q3: 0.65
Median: 0.27
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.27

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

Entegris (ENTG) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Entegris (ENTG) and Lam Research (LRCX)
Metric	ENTG	LRCX
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.66	2.48
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.78	0.27
Net Debt / EBITDA	3.01	-0.37

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Entegris (ENTG) at 0.32% and Lam Research (LRCX) at 0.60% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.

ENTG

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.32%

Max: 1.37%
Q3: 0.65%
ENTG: 0.32%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.60%

Max: 1.37%
Q3: 0.65%
LRCX: 0.60%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Entegris (ENTG) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Entegris (ENTG) at 15.56% and Lam Research (LRCX) at 16.54% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.

ENTG

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

15.56%

Max: 49.64%
Q3: 21.71%
ENTG: 15.56%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

16.54%

Max: 49.64%
Q3: 21.71%
LRCX: 16.54%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Entegris (ENTG) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Entegris (ENTG) and Lam Research (LRCX)
Metric	ENTG	LRCX
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.32%	0.60%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	15.56%	16.54%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Entegris (ENTG) at 49.80 and Lam Research (LRCX) at 29.87 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.

ENTG

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

49.80

Max: 110.34
Q3: 66.81
ENTG: 49.80
Median: 37.02
Q1: 23.96
Min: 8.12

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

29.87

Max: 110.34
Q3: 66.81
Median: 37.02
LRCX: 29.87
Q1: 23.96
Min: 8.12

Entegris (ENTG) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Entegris (ENTG) at 5.55 and Lam Research (LRCX) at 9.60 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

ENTG

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

5.55

Max: 21.42
Q3: 12.27
Median: 5.76
ENTG: 5.55
Q1: 2.73
Min: 0.00

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

9.60

Max: 21.42
Q3: 12.27
LRCX: 9.60
Median: 5.76
Q1: 2.73
Min: 0.00

Entegris (ENTG) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Entegris (ENTG) at 4.49 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Lam Research (LRCX) at 18.00 prices above its benchmark range — LRCX looks rich relative to book.

ENTG

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.49

Max: 14.06
Q3: 7.44
ENTG: 4.49
Median: 4.29
Q1: 2.30
Min: 0.20

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

18.00

LRCX: 18.00
Max: 14.06
Q3: 7.44
Median: 4.29
Q1: 2.30
Min: 0.20

Entegris (ENTG) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Entegris (ENTG) and Lam Research (LRCX)
Metric	ENTG	LRCX
P/E Ratio (TTM)	49.80	29.87
P/S Ratio (TTM)	5.55	9.60
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	4.49	18.00
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	2.54%	1.81%