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MCHP vs. MU: Microchip vs. Micron Stock Comparison

How do Microchip (MCHP) and Micron (MU) 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

Microchip (MCHP) and Micron (MU) are both classified in the Semiconductors sub-industry within the broader Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Company profile comparison for Microchip (MCHP) and Micron (MU)
Profile ItemMCHPMU
NameMicrochip Technology Inc.Micron Technology Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustrySemiconductorsSemiconductors
Market Capitalization31.76 billion USD780.68 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNasdaq
Listing DateMarch 19, 1993June 1, 1984
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

MCHP
MU
GSPC
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. Micron (MU), 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 Microchip (MCHP) and Micron (MU). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Microchip (MCHP) and Micron (MU). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and Micron (MU)
MetricMCHPMU
Total Return (1Y)11.53%208.53%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-3.63%115.89%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-3.83%58.28%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

MCHP
MU
GSPC
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. Micron (MU), 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 Microchip (MCHP) and Micron (MU). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and Micron (MU)
MetricMCHPMU
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)52.96%83.85%
Beta (5Y)1.912.44
Max Drawdown (5Y)-63.77%-57.63%
Avg. Volume (3M)10.34M27.63M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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MCHP and MU 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 Microchip (MCHP) and Micron (MU)
MetricMCHPMU
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.142.44
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.213.87

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 88.26% clears its industry range for ROE, a sharper capital-efficiency signal than Microchip (MCHP) at 12.57%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

12.57%

Max
52.82%
Q3
22.26%
MCHP
12.57%
Median
10.58%
Q1
1.29%
Min
-16.89%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

88.26%

MU
88.26%
Max
52.82%
Q3
22.26%
Median
10.58%
Q1
1.29%
Min
-16.89%
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their ROE against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 63.80% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Microchip (MCHP) at 14.96%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

14.96%

Max
63.80%
Q3
28.36%
MCHP
14.96%
Median
11.44%
Q1
0.90%
Min
-37.77%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

63.80%

MU
63.80%
Max
63.80%
Q3
28.36%
Median
11.44%
Q1
0.90%
Min
-37.77%
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their net margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 80.68% turns sales into operating profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Microchip (MCHP) at 29.13% operates around its industry’s norm.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

29.13%

Max
58.66%
Q3
30.23%
MCHP
29.13%
Median
15.91%
Q1
7.54%
Min
-25.74%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

80.68%

MU
80.68%
Max
58.66%
Q3
30.23%
Median
15.91%
Q1
7.54%
Min
-25.74%
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their operating margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and Micron (MU)
MetricMCHPMU
ROE (TTM)12.57%88.26%
ROA (TTM)5.19%44.56%
Net Margin (TTM)14.96%63.80%
Operating Margin (TTM)29.13%80.68%
Gross Margin (TTM)62.70%80.72%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Micron (MU) at 256.33% clears its industry range for revenue growth, far stronger top-line momentum than Microchip (MCHP) at 7.08%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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Microchip (MCHP) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Only one side can be read here: Micron (MU) reports EPS growth of 879.31%, ranked against its industry; Microchip (MCHP) has no EPS growth figure this period.

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Microchip (MCHP) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and Micron (MU)
MetricMCHPMU
Revenue Growth (YoY)7.08%256.33%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)-17.65%104.65%
EPS Growth (YoY)--879.31%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-62.03%--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Micron (MU) at 3.31 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Microchip (MCHP) at 2.24 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for MCHP.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.24

Max
10.33
Q3
5.62
Median
3.33
Q1
2.35
MCHP
2.24
Min
1.03

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.31

Max
10.33
Q3
5.62
Median
3.33
MU
3.31
Q1
2.35
Min
1.03
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their current ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Micron (MU) at 0.04 keeps leverage in the lower quartile, while Microchip (MCHP) at 0.84 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.84

Max
1.46
MCHP
0.84
Q3
0.65
Median
0.27
Q1
0.04
Min
0.00

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.04

Max
1.46
Q3
0.65
Median
0.27
Q1
0.04
MU
0.04
Min
0.00
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and Micron (MU)
MetricMCHPMU
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.243.31
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.840.04
Net Debt / EBITDA2.73-0.35

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 0.09% pays an industry-typical yield; Microchip (MCHP) at 2.81% is above its entire peer range — the higher number, but one that calls for a look at payout sustainability before treating it as an advantage.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.81%

MCHP
2.81%
Max
1.37%
Q3
0.65%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.09%

Max
1.37%
Q3
0.65%
MU
0.09%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Microchip (MCHP) reports payout ratio above 100% at 136.84%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings and sustainability needs extra context. Meanwhile Micron (MU) reports 0.71%, ranking against industry peers normally.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

136.84%

MCHP
136.84%
Max
49.64%
Q3
21.71%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.71%

Max
49.64%
Q3
21.71%
MU
0.71%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and Micron (MU)
MetricMCHPMU
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.81%0.09%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)136.84%0.71%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 9.28 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Microchip (MCHP) at 43.87 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for MU, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

43.87

Max
110.34
Q3
66.81
MCHP
43.87
Median
37.02
Q1
23.96
Min
8.12

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

9.28

Max
110.34
Q3
66.81
Median
37.02
Q1
23.96
MU
9.28
Min
8.12
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Microchip (MCHP) at 5.67 and Micron (MU) at 5.86 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

5.67

Max
21.42
Q3
12.27
Median
5.76
MCHP
5.67
Q1
2.73
Min
0.00

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

5.86

Max
21.42
Q3
12.27
MU
5.86
Median
5.76
Q1
2.73
Min
0.00
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

On P/B ratio, both Microchip (MCHP) at 4.78 and Micron (MU) at 5.64 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.78

Max
14.06
Q3
7.44
MCHP
4.78
Median
4.29
Q1
2.30
Min
0.20

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

5.64

Max
14.06
Q3
7.44
MU
5.64
Median
4.29
Q1
2.30
Min
0.20
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and Micron (MU)
MetricMCHPMU
P/E Ratio (TTM)43.879.28
P/S Ratio (TTM)5.675.86
P/B Ratio (MRQ)4.785.64
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)4.85%3.73%