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Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA)

This page compares Micron Technology (MU) with Nvidia (NVDA) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

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

SymbolMUNVDA
Company NameMicron Technology, Inc.NVIDIA Corporation
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 Capitalization859.45 billion USD5,316.75 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNasdaqGS
Listing DateJune 1, 1984January 22, 1999
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

MU
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Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolMUNVDA
5-Day Price Return5.17%-2.58%
13-Week Price Return82.60%16.82%
26-Week Price Return221.63%17.47%
52-Week Price Return695.18%66.55%
Month-to-Date Return47.36%9.99%
Year-to-Date Return167.02%17.70%
10-Day Avg. Volume56.85M164.33M
3-Month Avg. Volume43.22M171.75M
3-Month Volatility77.56%37.52%
Beta2.012.26

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Nvidia (NVDA) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 111.66%, above its industry benchmark range, while Micron Technology (MU) at 40.84% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

40.84%

Max
44.68%
Q3
17.87%
Median
7.82%
Q1
-3.34%
Min
-32.99%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

111.66%

Max
44.68%
Q3
17.87%
Median
7.82%
Q1
-3.34%
Min
-32.99%
Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Nvidia (NVDA) leads with Net Profit Margin (TTM) of 62.97%, above its industry benchmark range, while Micron Technology (MU) at 41.49% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

41.49%

Max
47.00%
Q3
21.67%
Median
8.14%
Q1
-5.59%
Min
-44.72%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

62.97%

Max
47.00%
Q3
21.67%
Median
8.14%
Q1
-5.59%
Min
-44.72%
Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Micron Technology (MU) at 48.34% and Nvidia (NVDA) at 64.02% rank in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into operating income more strongly than typical competitors.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

48.34%

Max
64.02%
Q3
24.88%
Median
9.09%
Q1
-2.77%
Min
-35.68%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

64.02%

Max
64.02%
Q3
24.88%
Median
9.09%
Q1
-2.77%
Min
-35.68%
Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolMUNVDA
Return on Equity (TTM)40.84%111.66%
Return on Assets (TTM)27.66%83.11%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)41.49%62.97%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)48.34%64.02%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)58.44%74.15%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Micron Technology (MU) at 2.90 and Nvidia (NVDA) at 3.44 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.90

Max
9.20
Q3
5.14
Median
3.07
Q1
2.31
Min
1.02

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.44

Max
9.20
Q3
5.14
Median
3.07
Q1
2.31
Min
1.02
Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Micron Technology (MU) at 0.14 and Nvidia (NVDA) at 0.04 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.14

Max
1.18
Q3
0.56
Median
0.19
Q1
0.00
Min
0.00

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.04

Max
1.18
Q3
0.56
Median
0.19
Q1
0.00
Min
0.00
Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Nvidia (NVDA) at 75.66 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of Micron Technology (MU) at 20.08, which sits around the industry mid-range.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

20.08

Max
95.50
Q3
44.75
Median
14.35
Q1
0.46
Min
-45.50

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

75.66

Max
95.50
Q3
44.75
Median
14.35
Q1
0.46
Min
-45.50
Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolMUNVDA
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.903.44
Quick Ratio (MRQ)2.322.76
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.140.04
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)20.0875.66

Growth

Revenue Growth

Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolMUNVDA
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)196.29%85.23%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)85.55%70.68%
3-Year Revenue CAGR6.71%100.05%
5-Year Revenue CAGR11.76%66.90%

EPS Growth

Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolMUNVDA
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)756.34%213.42%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)412.05%110.34%
3-Year EPS CAGR-0.66%204.08%
5-Year EPS CAGR26.15%95.27%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Micron Technology (MU) at 0.06% and Nvidia (NVDA) at 0.02% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.06%

Max
1.06%
Q3
0.43%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.02%

Max
1.06%
Q3
0.43%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Micron Technology (MU) at 2.19% and Nvidia (NVDA) at 0.61% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.19%

Max
45.87%
Q3
21.77%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.61%

Max
45.87%
Q3
21.77%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolMUNVDA
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.06%0.02%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)2.19%0.61%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Micron Technology (MU) at 35.32 and Nvidia (NVDA) at 33.98 trade in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating lower trailing earnings multiples than typical peers.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

35.32

Max
210.81
Q3
119.56
Median
61.47
Q1
39.21
Min
15.75

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

33.98

Max
210.81
Q3
119.56
Median
61.47
Q1
39.21
Min
15.75
Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Micron Technology (MU) at 14.65 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Nvidia (NVDA) at 21.39 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — NVDA carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

14.65

Max
33.40
Q3
18.97
Median
8.92
Q1
4.85
Min
0.15

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

21.39

Max
33.40
Q3
18.97
Median
8.92
Q1
4.85
Min
0.15
Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Micron Technology (MU) at 6.45 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Nvidia (NVDA) at 26.93 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for NVDA relative to peers.

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

6.45

Max
15.23
Q3
7.79
Median
4.52
Q1
2.23
Min
0.33

NVDA

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

26.93

Max
15.23
Q3
7.79
Median
4.52
Q1
2.23
Min
0.33
Micron Technology (MU) vs. Nvidia (NVDA): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolMUNVDA
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)35.3233.98
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)14.6521.39
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)6.4526.93
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)82.8445.54