LRCX vs. LSCC: Lam Research vs. Lattice Semiconductor Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Lam Research (LRCX) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) 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

Lam Research (LRCX) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) both belong to the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, though LRCX is classified under Semiconductor Materials & Equipment while LSCC falls under Semiconductors.

Company profile comparison for Lam Research (LRCX) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC)
Profile Item	LRCX	LSCC
Name	Lam Research Corp.	Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
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	Semiconductors
Market Capitalization	250.84 billion USD	14.94 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	May 4, 1984	November 9, 1989
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

LRCX

LSCC

GSPC

Lam Research (LRCX) vs. Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC), 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 Lam Research (LRCX) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Lam Research (LRCX) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC)
Metric	LRCX	LSCC
Total Return (1Y)	36.98%	75.20%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	50.75%	26.97%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	29.74%	6.51%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

LRCX

LSCC

GSPC

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

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Lam Research (LRCX) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC)
Metric	LRCX	LSCC
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	68.85%	63.70%
Beta (5Y)	2.02	1.83
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-57.22%	-61.09%
Avg. Volume (3M)	9.82M	1.95M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

LRCX and LSCC 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 Lam Research (LRCX) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC)
Metric	LRCX	LSCC
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.47	1.11
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.69	1.71

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Lam Research (LRCX) at 70.12% clears its industry range for ROE, a sharper capital-efficiency signal than Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) at 4.21%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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%

LSCC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.21%

Max: 52.82%
Q3: 22.26%
Median: 10.58%
LSCC: 4.21%
Q1: 1.29%
Min: -16.89%

Lam Research (LRCX) vs. Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC): 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 Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) at 5.53%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

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%

LSCC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

5.53%

Max: 63.80%
Q3: 28.36%
Median: 11.44%
LSCC: 5.53%
Q1: 0.90%
Min: -37.77%

Lam Research (LRCX) vs. Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC): 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 Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) at 17.15%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

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%

LSCC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

17.15%

Max: 58.66%
Q3: 30.23%
LSCC: 17.15%
Median: 15.91%
Q1: 7.54%
Min: -25.74%

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

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Lam Research (LRCX) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC)
Metric	LRCX	LSCC
ROE (TTM)	70.12%	4.21%
ROA (TTM)	25.01%	3.83%
Net Margin (TTM)	32.34%	5.53%
Operating Margin (TTM)	39.95%	17.15%
Gross Margin (TTM)	51.05%	69.49%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Lam Research (LRCX) at 26.02% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) at 2.72% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for LRCX.

Lam Research (LRCX) vs. Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Lam Research (LRCX) at 38.80% is around its peer norm for EPS growth, while Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) at -95.45% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker earnings momentum.

Lam Research (LRCX) vs. Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Lam Research (LRCX) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC)
Metric	LRCX	LSCC
Revenue Growth (YoY)	26.02%	2.72%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	10.06%	-7.46%
EPS Growth (YoY)	38.80%	-95.45%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	20.15%	-74.93%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Lam Research (LRCX) at 2.48 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) at 1.92 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for LSCC.

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

LSCC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

1.92

Max: 10.33
Q3: 5.62
Median: 3.33
Q1: 2.35
LSCC: 1.92
Min: 1.03

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

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Lam Research (LRCX) at 0.27 and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) at 0.65 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

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

LSCC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.65

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

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

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Lam Research (LRCX) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC)
Metric	LRCX	LSCC
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.48	1.92
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.27	0.65
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.37	5.03

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Lam Research (LRCX) reports a yield of 0.60%, ranking against industry peers normally.

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%

LSCC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max: 1.37%
Q3: 0.65%
LSCC: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Lam Research (LRCX) reports a payout of 16.54%, ranking against industry peers normally.

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%

LSCC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max: 49.64%
Q3: 21.71%
LSCC: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

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

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Lam Research (LRCX) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC)
Metric	LRCX	LSCC
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.60%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	16.54%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Lam Research (LRCX) at 29.87 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) at 338.77 sits above its peer range — an unusually expensive price for LSCC’s trailing earnings.

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

LSCC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

338.77

LSCC: 338.77
Max: 110.34
Q3: 66.81
Median: 37.02
Q1: 23.96
Min: 8.12

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

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Lam Research (LRCX) at 9.60 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) at 18.47 sits in the pricier quartile — LSCC costs more per dollar of sales.

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

LSCC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

18.47

Max: 21.42
LSCC: 18.47
Q3: 12.27
Median: 5.76
Q1: 2.73
Min: 0.00

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

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) at 10.53 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Lam Research (LRCX) at 18.00 prices even higher, above its industry range.

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

LSCC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

10.53

Max: 14.06
LSCC: 10.53
Q3: 7.44
Median: 4.29
Q1: 2.30
Min: 0.20

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

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Lam Research (LRCX) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC)
Metric	LRCX	LSCC
P/E Ratio (TTM)	29.87	338.77
P/S Ratio (TTM)	9.60	18.47
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	18.00	10.53
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	1.81%	1.39%