FN vs. SNDK: Fabrinet vs. Sandisk Stock Comparison
This page compares Fabrinet (FN) with Sandisk (SNDK) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | FN | SNDK |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 137.77% | 4,694.43% |
Risk
Drawdown
Sandisk (SNDK) carries a highly aggressive beta of 4.88, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, whereas Fabrinet (FN) is closer to market-like at 1.19 — a noticeable difference in market-sensitivity profile.
Sandisk (SNDK) is heavily traded at around 15.39M shares per day, whereas Fabrinet (FN) sees a more moderate 819.12K — larger orders in the latter may require more patience and tighter control over order sizing.
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | FN | SNDK |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 67.00% | 99.68% |
| Beta | 1.19 | 4.88 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 819.12K | 15.39M |
Company Profile
Fabrinet (FN) and Sandisk (SNDK) both fall under the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group, but FN is classified in Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components while SNDK is classified in Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals.
Fabrinet (FN) has been public since June 25, 2010, giving it a longer listed trading history, while Sandisk (SNDK) listed on February 13, 2025 and still has a shorter public-market record.
| Profile Item | FN | SNDK |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Fabrinet | SanDisk Corporation |
| Country/Region | Cayman Islands | United States |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Technology Hardware & Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Electronic Manufacturing Services | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market Capitalization | 21.89 billion USD | 293.23 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | June 25, 2010 | February 13, 2025 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Fabrinet (FN) at 52.36 and Sandisk (SNDK) at 67.56 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
52.36
- Max
- 171.43
- Q3
- 83.19
- FN
- 52.36
- Median
- 39.13
- Q1
- 23.68
- Min
- 9.35
SNDK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
67.56
- Max
- 171.43
- Q3
- 83.19
- SNDK
- 67.56
- Median
- 39.13
- Q1
- 23.68
- Min
- 9.35
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Fabrinet (FN) at 5.17 prices around its industry’s typical P/S ratio, while Sandisk (SNDK) at 22.24 clears its benchmark range — SNDK looks notably rich on sales.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
5.17
- Max
- 19.39
- Q3
- 9.05
- FN
- 5.17
- Median
- 4.10
- Q1
- 1.42
- Min
- 0.00
SNDK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
22.24
- SNDK
- 22.24
- Max
- 19.39
- Q3
- 9.05
- Median
- 4.10
- Q1
- 1.42
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both look rich against book: Fabrinet (FN) at 9.50 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Sandisk (SNDK) at 21.27 prices even higher, above its industry range.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.50
- Max
- 17.76
- FN
- 9.50
- Q3
- 9.32
- Median
- 4.56
- Q1
- 2.09
- Min
- -3.27
SNDK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
21.27
- SNDK
- 21.27
- Max
- 17.76
- Q3
- 9.32
- Median
- 4.56
- Q1
- 2.09
- Min
- -3.27
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | FN | SNDK |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 52.36 | 67.56 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.17 | 22.24 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 9.50 | 21.27 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -0.36% | 0.77% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Fabrinet (FN) at 19.99% and Sandisk (SNDK) at 39.30% sit in the top peer quartile for ROE, suggesting each generates more profit from shareholders’ equity than typical industry peers.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
19.99%
- Max
- 44.16%
- FN
- 19.99%
- Q3
- 19.25%
- Median
- 10.96%
- Q1
- 0.71%
- Min
- -25.92%
SNDK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
39.30%
- Max
- 44.16%
- SNDK
- 39.30%
- Q3
- 19.25%
- Median
- 10.96%
- Q1
- 0.71%
- Min
- -25.92%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Sandisk (SNDK) at 34.19% converts revenue to bottom-line profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Fabrinet (FN) at 9.94% keeps roughly the typical share for its industry.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.94%
- Max
- 30.43%
- Q3
- 12.35%
- FN
- 9.94%
- Median
- 4.45%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -14.09%
SNDK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
34.19%
- SNDK
- 34.19%
- Max
- 30.43%
- Q3
- 12.35%
- Median
- 4.45%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -14.09%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Sandisk (SNDK) at 69.98% turns sales into operating profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Fabrinet (FN) at 9.89% operates around its industry’s norm.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.89%
- Max
- 35.67%
- Q3
- 15.55%
- FN
- 9.89%
- Median
- 6.62%
- Q1
- 1.55%
- Min
- -18.45%
SNDK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
69.98%
- SNDK
- 69.98%
- Max
- 35.67%
- Q3
- 15.55%
- Median
- 6.62%
- Q1
- 1.55%
- Min
- -18.45%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | FN | SNDK |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 19.99% | 39.30% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 8.52% | 22.82% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.94% | 34.19% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.89% | 69.98% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.04% | 56.04% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | FN | SNDK |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 18.60% | 10.39% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 14.76% | -- |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | FN | SNDK |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 13.21% | -- |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 19.60% | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Fabrinet (FN) at 2.55 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Sandisk (SNDK) at 4.78 sits above its industry’s typical mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
2.55
- Max
- 5.80
- Q3
- 3.18
- FN
- 2.55
- Median
- 1.90
- Q1
- 1.28
- Min
- 0.40
SNDK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
4.78
- Max
- 5.80
- SNDK
- 4.78
- Q3
- 3.18
- Median
- 1.90
- Q1
- 1.28
- Min
- 0.40
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Fabrinet (FN) at 0.00 and Sandisk (SNDK) at 0.02 keep leverage in the lower quartile of their industries, with less balance-sheet debt relative to equity than most peers.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00
- Max
- 2.02
- Q3
- 0.88
- Median
- 0.31
- Q1
- 0.05
- FN
- 0.00
- Min
- 0.00
SNDK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.02
- Max
- 2.02
- Q3
- 0.88
- Median
- 0.31
- Q1
- 0.05
- SNDK
- 0.02
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | FN | SNDK |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.55 | 4.78 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.96 | -0.63 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Neither Fabrinet (FN) nor Sandisk (SNDK) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 1.30%
- Q3
- 0.54%
- FN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
SNDK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 1.30%
- Q3
- 0.54%
- SNDK
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Neither Fabrinet (FN) nor Sandisk (SNDK) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 37.10%
- Q3
- 15.46%
- FN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
SNDK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 37.10%
- Q3
- 15.46%
- SNDK
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | FN | SNDK |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |