MU vs. ORCL: Micron vs. Oracle Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Micron (MU) and Oracle (ORCL) 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 Oracle (ORCL) share the Information Technology sector but sit in different industry groups — MU in Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and ORCL in Software & Services.

Company profile comparison for Micron (MU) and Oracle (ORCL)
Profile Item	MU	ORCL
Name	Micron Technology Inc.	Oracle Corporation
Country/Region	United States	United States
GICS Sector	Information Technology	Information Technology
GICS Industry Group	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Software & Services
GICS Industry	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Software
GICS Sub-Industry	Semiconductors	Systems Software
Market Capitalization	780.68 billion USD	361.97 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	NYSE
Listing Date	June 1, 1984	March 12, 1986
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ORCL

GSPC

Micron (MU) vs. Oracle (ORCL), 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 Oracle (ORCL). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Micron (MU) and Oracle (ORCL)
Metric	MU	ORCL
Total Return (1Y)	208.53%	-49.72%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	115.89%	3.11%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	58.28%	6.07%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

ORCL

GSPC

Micron (MU) vs. Oracle (ORCL), 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 Oracle (ORCL). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Micron (MU) and Oracle (ORCL)
Metric	MU	ORCL
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	83.85%	59.45%
Beta (5Y)	2.44	1.80
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-57.63%	-64.58%
Avg. Volume (3M)	27.63M	33.24M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

MU and ORCL are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. Each dashed Capital Allocation Line uses that stock's own industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Micron (MU) and Oracle (ORCL)
Metric	MU	ORCL
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	2.44	-0.91
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	3.87	-1.29

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Micron (MU) at 88.26% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Oracle (ORCL) at 41.19% 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%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

41.19%

Max: 53.85%
ORCL: 41.19%
Q3: 17.90%
Median: 6.59%
Q1: -9.59%
Min: -50.52%

Micron (MU) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their ROE against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Net Margin (TTM)

For every dollar of sales, both Micron (MU) at 63.80% and Oracle (ORCL) at 26.36% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top net margin quartile of their industries.

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%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

26.36%

Max: 41.17%
ORCL: 26.36%
Q3: 15.28%
Median: 4.63%
Q1: -5.42%
Min: -33.17%

Micron (MU) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their net margin against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 80.68% shows unusually strong operating efficiency — above its industry’s operating margin range — and Oracle (ORCL) at 35.63% 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%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

35.63%

Max: 46.89%
ORCL: 35.63%
Q3: 17.64%
Median: 8.73%
Q1: -2.13%
Min: -30.45%

Micron (MU) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their operating margin against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Micron (MU) and Oracle (ORCL)
Metric	MU	ORCL
ROE (TTM)	88.26%	41.19%
ROA (TTM)	44.56%	6.36%
Net Margin (TTM)	63.80%	26.36%
Operating Margin (TTM)	80.68%	35.63%
Gross Margin (TTM)	80.72%	63.96%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Micron (MU) at 256.33% clears its industry range for revenue growth, far stronger top-line momentum than Oracle (ORCL) at 17.35%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

Micron (MU) vs. Oracle (ORCL): 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 Oracle (ORCL) at 34.33%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Micron (MU) and Oracle (ORCL)
Metric	MU	ORCL
Revenue Growth (YoY)	256.33%	17.35%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	104.65%	10.48%
EPS Growth (YoY)	879.31%	34.33%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	23.84%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Micron (MU) at 3.31 and Oracle (ORCL) at 1.17 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

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

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

1.17

Max: 5.11
Q3: 2.77
Median: 1.67
ORCL: 1.17
Q1: 1.01
Min: 0.03

Micron (MU) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their current ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Micron (MU) at 0.04 keeps leverage in the lower quartile, while Oracle (ORCL) at 2.52 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

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

2.52

ORCL: 2.52
Max: 2.52
Q3: 1.13
Median: 0.40
Q1: 0.07
Min: 0.00

Micron (MU) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Micron (MU) and Oracle (ORCL)
Metric	MU	ORCL
Current Ratio (MRQ)	3.31	1.17
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.04	2.52
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.35	3.84

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 0.09% pays an industry-typical yield; Oracle (ORCL) at 1.74% 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%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

1.74%

ORCL: 1.74%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Micron (MU) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their dividend yield against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 0.71% keeps its payout in the industry’s typical band, while Oracle (ORCL) at 31.35% pays out more than any of its peers — the most stretched cover in its group.

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%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

31.35%

ORCL: 31.35%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Micron (MU) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their payout ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Micron (MU) and Oracle (ORCL)
Metric	MU	ORCL
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.09%	1.74%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.71%	31.35%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Micron (MU) at 9.28 and Oracle (ORCL) at 18.20 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

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

18.20

Max: 112.94
Q3: 60.32
Median: 32.91
Q1: 18.77
ORCL: 18.20
Min: 6.69

Micron (MU) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their P/E ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Micron (MU) at 5.86 and Oracle (ORCL) at 5.04 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

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

5.04

Max: 17.91
Q3: 8.78
ORCL: 5.04
Median: 4.25
Q1: 2.23
Min: 0.02

Micron (MU) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their P/S ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

On P/B ratio, both Micron (MU) at 5.64 and Oracle (ORCL) at 5.68 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

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

5.68

Max: 16.63
Q3: 8.50
ORCL: 5.68
Median: 4.30
Q1: 1.92
Min: -3.90

Micron (MU) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their P/B ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Micron (MU) and Oracle (ORCL)
Metric	MU	ORCL
P/E Ratio (TTM)	9.28	18.20
P/S Ratio (TTM)	5.86	5.04
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	5.64	5.68
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	3.73%	-12.67%