FN vs. SMCI: Fabrinet vs. Super Micro Computer Stock Comparison

Company Profile

Fabrinet (FN) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) both fall under the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group, but FN is classified in Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components while SMCI is classified in Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals.

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Risk Metrics

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is heavily traded at around 43.55M shares per day, whereas Fabrinet (FN) sees a more moderate 999.77K — larger orders in the latter may require more patience and tighter control over order sizing.

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Profitability

Both Fabrinet (FN) at 21.00% and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 32.37% sit in the top peer quartile for ROE, suggesting each generates more profit from shareholders’ equity than typical industry peers.

Both Fabrinet (FN) at 9.36% and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 6.77% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

Both Fabrinet (FN) at 9.95% and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 10.35% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

Profitability Metrics

Growth

Both companies are growing quickly, but Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 77.79% is the standout with revenue growth above its industry range; Fabrinet (FN) at 35.73% also sits in the top quartile.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 94.05% sits in the top EPS growth quartile, while Fabrinet (FN) at 42.31% is closer to the peer norm — faster per-share earnings growth for SMCI.

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Financial Strength

Fabrinet (FN) at 2.04 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 3.02 sits above its industry’s typical mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.

Fabrinet (FN) at 0.03 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 0.57 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.

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Dividends

Neither Fabrinet (FN) nor Super Micro Computer (SMCI) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

Neither Fabrinet (FN) nor Super Micro Computer (SMCI) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

Dividend Metrics

Valuation

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 6.07 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Fabrinet (FN) at 24.69 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for SMCI, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 0.35 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Fabrinet (FN) at 2.27 prices around its industry’s middle — SMCI costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 1.60 sits in the lower P/B ratio quartile against book while Fabrinet (FN) at 4.66 is valued near its industry’s middle — SMCI is cheaper on assets, though weigh it against ROE and asset quality.

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