MU vs. SMCI: Micron vs. Super Micro Computer Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Micron (MU) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) 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 Super Micro Computer (SMCI) share the Information Technology sector but sit in different industry groups — MU in Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and SMCI in Technology Hardware & Equipment.

Company profile comparison for Micron (MU) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
Profile Item	MU	SMCI
Name	Micron Technology Inc.	Super Micro Computer Inc.
Country/Region	United States	United States
GICS Sector	Information Technology	Information Technology
GICS Industry Group	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Technology Hardware & Equipment
GICS Industry	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
GICS Sub-Industry	Semiconductors	Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Market Capitalization	780.68 billion USD	18.96 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	June 1, 1984	March 29, 2007
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

SMCI

GSPC

Micron (MU) vs. Super Micro Computer (SMCI), 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 Super Micro Computer (SMCI). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Micron (MU) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Micron (MU) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
Metric	MU	SMCI
Total Return (1Y)	208.53%	-26.81%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	115.89%	3.18%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	58.28%	45.36%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

SMCI

GSPC

Micron (MU) vs. Super Micro Computer (SMCI), 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 Super Micro Computer (SMCI). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Micron (MU) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
Metric	MU	SMCI
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	83.85%	93.09%
Beta (5Y)	2.44	2.21
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-57.63%	-84.84%
Avg. Volume (3M)	27.63M	43.55M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

MU and SMCI 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 Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
Metric	MU	SMCI
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	2.44	-0.33
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	3.87	-0.48

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Micron (MU) at 88.26% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 32.37% 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%

SMCI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

32.37%

Max: 42.47%
SMCI: 32.37%
Q3: 19.13%
Median: 11.00%
Q1: 1.63%
Min: -20.62%

Micron (MU) vs. Super Micro Computer (SMCI): A comparison of their ROE against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Net Margin (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 63.80% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 6.77%, 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%

SMCI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

6.77%

Max: 27.60%
Q3: 11.66%
SMCI: 6.77%
Median: 4.08%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -11.02%

Micron (MU) vs. Super Micro Computer (SMCI): A comparison of their net margin against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 80.68% turns sales into operating profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 10.35% operates around its industry’s norm.

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%

SMCI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

10.35%

Max: 36.27%
Q3: 18.36%
SMCI: 10.35%
Median: 8.84%
Q1: 1.46%
Min: -21.39%

Micron (MU) vs. Super Micro Computer (SMCI): A comparison of their operating margin against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Micron (MU) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
Metric	MU	SMCI
ROE (TTM)	88.26%	32.37%
ROA (TTM)	44.56%	11.61%
Net Margin (TTM)	63.80%	6.77%
Operating Margin (TTM)	80.68%	10.35%
Gross Margin (TTM)	80.72%	11.67%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Micron (MU) at 256.33% and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 77.79% are expanding revenue faster than their entire industry benchmark ranges for revenue growth — exceptional top-line momentum on both sides, though growth that far above the peer range is worth checking for one-off boosts such as acquisitions.

Micron (MU) vs. Super Micro Computer (SMCI): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both companies show strong earnings momentum, but Micron (MU) at 879.31% is the standout with EPS growth above its industry range; Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 94.05% also sits in the top quartile.

Micron (MU) vs. Super Micro Computer (SMCI): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Micron (MU) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
Metric	MU	SMCI
Revenue Growth (YoY)	256.33%	77.79%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	104.65%	76.34%
EPS Growth (YoY)	879.31%	94.05%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	41.82%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Micron (MU) at 3.31 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 3.02 sits above its industry’s typical mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets 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

SMCI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

3.02

Max: 5.34
SMCI: 3.02
Q3: 3.02
Median: 1.95
Q1: 1.32
Min: 0.17

Micron (MU) vs. Super Micro Computer (SMCI): A comparison of their current ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Micron (MU) at 0.04 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 0.57 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.

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

SMCI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.57

Max: 1.76
Q3: 0.78
SMCI: 0.57
Median: 0.24
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.01

Micron (MU) vs. Super Micro Computer (SMCI): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Micron (MU) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
Metric	MU	SMCI
Current Ratio (MRQ)	3.31	3.02
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.04	0.57
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.35	0.50

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Micron (MU) reports a yield of 0.09%, ranking against industry peers normally.

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%

SMCI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max: 0.73%
Q3: 0.31%
SMCI: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Micron (MU) vs. Super Micro Computer (SMCI): A comparison of their dividend yield against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Micron (MU) reports a payout of 0.71%, ranking against industry peers normally.

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%

SMCI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max: 32.27%
Q3: 14.48%
SMCI: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Micron (MU) vs. Super Micro Computer (SMCI): A comparison of their payout ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Micron (MU) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
Metric	MU	SMCI
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.09%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.71%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Micron (MU) at 9.28 and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 6.07 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

SMCI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

6.07

Max: 69.48
Q3: 41.02
Median: 26.39
Q1: 19.36
SMCI: 6.07
Min: 6.07

Micron (MU) vs. Super Micro Computer (SMCI): A comparison of their P/E ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 0.35 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Micron (MU) at 5.86 prices around its industry’s middle — SMCI costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

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

SMCI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.35

Max: 11.30
Q3: 5.82
Median: 2.56
Q1: 1.05
SMCI: 0.35
Min: 0.00

Micron (MU) vs. Super Micro Computer (SMCI): A comparison of their P/S ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) at 1.60 sits in the lower P/B ratio quartile against book while Micron (MU) at 5.64 is valued near its industry’s middle — SMCI is cheaper on assets, though weigh it against ROE and asset quality.

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

SMCI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.60

Max: 10.75
Q3: 5.52
Median: 3.17
Q1: 1.79
SMCI: 1.60
Min: 0.33

Micron (MU) vs. Super Micro Computer (SMCI): A comparison of their P/B ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Micron (MU) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
Metric	MU	SMCI
P/E Ratio (TTM)	9.28	6.07
P/S Ratio (TTM)	5.86	0.35
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	5.64	1.60
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	3.73%	-42.54%