MU vs. NXPI: Micron vs. NXP Semiconductors Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Micron (MU) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) 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

Micron (MU) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) 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 Micron (MU) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)
Profile Item	MU	NXPI
Name	Micron Technology Inc.	NXP Semiconductors N.V.
Country/Region	United States	Netherlands
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	Semiconductors	Semiconductors
Market Capitalization	780.68 billion USD	62.58 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	June 1, 1984	August 6, 2010
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

NXPI

GSPC

Micron (MU) vs. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), 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 Micron (MU) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Micron (MU) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)
Metric	MU	NXPI
Total Return (1Y)	208.53%	29.26%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	115.89%	14.96%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	58.28%	5.20%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

NXPI

GSPC

Micron (MU) vs. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), 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 Micron (MU) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Micron (MU) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)
Metric	MU	NXPI
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	83.85%	50.18%
Beta (5Y)	2.44	1.83
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-57.63%	-46.47%
Avg. Volume (3M)	27.63M	3.86M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

MU and NXPI 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 Micron (MU) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)
Metric	MU	NXPI
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	2.44	0.50
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	3.87	0.85

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Micron (MU) at 88.26% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) at 28.67% also sits in the top quartile.

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%

NXPI

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

28.67%

Max: 52.82%
NXPI: 28.67%
Q3: 22.26%
Median: 10.58%
Q1: 1.29%
Min: -16.89%

Micron (MU) vs. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI): 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 NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) at 23.40%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

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%

NXPI

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

23.40%

Max: 63.80%
Q3: 28.36%
NXPI: 23.40%
Median: 11.44%
Q1: 0.90%
Min: -37.77%

Micron (MU) vs. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI): A comparison of their net margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 80.68% shows unusually strong operating efficiency — above its industry’s operating margin range — and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) at 32.30% also operates in the top quartile.

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%

NXPI

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

32.30%

Max: 58.66%
NXPI: 32.30%
Q3: 30.23%
Median: 15.91%
Q1: 7.54%
Min: -25.74%

Micron (MU) vs. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI): A comparison of their operating margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Micron (MU) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)
Metric	MU	NXPI
ROE (TTM)	88.26%	28.67%
ROA (TTM)	44.56%	10.82%
Net Margin (TTM)	63.80%	23.40%
Operating Margin (TTM)	80.68%	32.30%
Gross Margin (TTM)	80.72%	56.46%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Micron (MU) at 256.33% delivers above-range revenue growth, while NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) at -2.74% falls into the bottom quartile — a wide split in revenue momentum.

Micron (MU) vs. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Micron (MU) at 879.31% clears its industry range for EPS growth, a much stronger earnings trajectory than NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) at -18.29%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

Micron (MU) vs. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Micron (MU) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)
Metric	MU	NXPI
Revenue Growth (YoY)	256.33%	-2.74%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	104.65%	-2.42%
EPS Growth (YoY)	879.31%	-18.29%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	-9.00%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Micron (MU) at 3.31 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) at 2.13 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for NXPI.

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

NXPI

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.13

Max: 10.33
Q3: 5.62
Median: 3.33
Q1: 2.35
NXPI: 2.13
Min: 1.03

Micron (MU) vs. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI): 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 NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) at 0.88 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

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

NXPI

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.88

Max: 1.46
NXPI: 0.88
Q3: 0.65
Median: 0.27
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

Micron (MU) vs. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Micron (MU) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)
Metric	MU	NXPI
Current Ratio (MRQ)	3.31	2.13
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.04	0.88
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.35	1.31

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 0.09% pays an industry-typical yield; NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) at 1.66% 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.

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%

NXPI

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

1.66%

NXPI: 1.66%
Max: 1.37%
Q3: 0.65%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Micron (MU) vs. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 0.71% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) at 31.91% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

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%

NXPI

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

31.91%

Max: 49.64%
NXPI: 31.91%
Q3: 21.71%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Micron (MU) vs. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Micron (MU) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)
Metric	MU	NXPI
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.09%	1.66%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.71%	31.91%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Micron (MU) at 9.28 and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) at 19.54 sit in the cheaper earnings-multiple quartile for P/E ratio, with the market paying less for a dollar of trailing earnings than it pays for typical peers.

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

NXPI

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

19.54

Max: 110.34
Q3: 66.81
Median: 37.02
Q1: 23.96
NXPI: 19.54
Min: 8.12

Micron (MU) vs. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Micron (MU) at 5.86 and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) at 4.54 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

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

NXPI

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.54

Max: 21.42
Q3: 12.27
Median: 5.76
NXPI: 4.54
Q1: 2.73
Min: 0.00

Micron (MU) vs. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

On P/B ratio, both Micron (MU) at 5.64 and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) at 5.18 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

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

NXPI

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

5.18

Max: 14.06
Q3: 7.44
NXPI: 5.18
Median: 4.29
Q1: 2.30
Min: 0.20

Micron (MU) vs. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Micron (MU) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)
Metric	MU	NXPI
P/E Ratio (TTM)	9.28	19.54
P/S Ratio (TTM)	5.86	4.54
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	5.64	5.18
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	3.73%	6.53%