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MU vs. TER: Micron vs. Teradyne Stock Comparison

How do Micron (MU) and Teradyne (TER) 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 Teradyne (TER) both belong to the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, though MU is classified under Semiconductors while TER falls under Semiconductor Materials & Equipment.

Company profile comparison for Micron (MU) and Teradyne (TER)
Profile ItemMUTER
NameMicron Technology Inc.Teradyne, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustrySemiconductorsSemiconductor Materials & Equipment
Market Capitalization780.68 billion USD34.07 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNasdaq
Listing DateJune 1, 1984February 21, 1973
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

MU
TER
GSPC
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Micron (MU) vs. Teradyne (TER), 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 Teradyne (TER). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Micron (MU) and Teradyne (TER)
MetricMUTER
Total Return (1Y)208.53%31.13%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)115.89%41.60%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)58.28%10.83%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

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

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Micron (MU) and Teradyne (TER)
MetricMUTER
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)83.85%78.35%
Beta (5Y)2.441.78
Max Drawdown (5Y)-57.63%-59.12%
Avg. Volume (3M)27.63M3.01M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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MU and TER 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 Teradyne (TER)
MetricMUTER
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)2.440.34
Sortino Ratio (1Y)3.870.48

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Micron (MU) at 88.26% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Teradyne (TER) at 42.72% 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%

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

42.72%

Max
52.82%
TER
42.72%
Q3
22.26%
Median
10.58%
Q1
1.29%
Min
-16.89%
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Micron (MU) vs. Teradyne (TER): 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 Teradyne (TER) at 27.46%, 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%

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

27.46%

Max
63.80%
Q3
28.36%
TER
27.46%
Median
11.44%
Q1
0.90%
Min
-37.77%
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Micron (MU) vs. Teradyne (TER): 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 Teradyne (TER) at 30.87% 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%

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

30.87%

Max
58.66%
TER
30.87%
Q3
30.23%
Median
15.91%
Q1
7.54%
Min
-25.74%
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Micron (MU) vs. Teradyne (TER): A comparison of their operating margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Micron (MU) and Teradyne (TER)
MetricMUTER
ROE (TTM)88.26%42.72%
ROA (TTM)44.56%21.59%
Net Margin (TTM)63.80%27.46%
Operating Margin (TTM)80.68%30.87%
Gross Margin (TTM)80.72%59.32%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Micron (MU) at 256.33% clears its industry range for revenue growth, far stronger top-line momentum than Teradyne (TER) at 13.13%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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Micron (MU) vs. Teradyne (TER): 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 Teradyne (TER) at 4.52%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Micron (MU) and Teradyne (TER)
MetricMUTER
Revenue Growth (YoY)256.33%13.13%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)104.65%0.37%
EPS Growth (YoY)879.31%4.52%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)---6.31%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Micron (MU) at 3.31 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Teradyne (TER) at 2.08 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for TER.

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

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.08

Max
10.33
Q3
5.62
Median
3.33
Q1
2.35
TER
2.08
Min
1.03
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Micron (MU) vs. Teradyne (TER): A comparison of their current ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Micron (MU) at 0.04 and Teradyne (TER) at 0.04 keep leverage in the lower quartile of their industries, with less balance-sheet debt relative to equity than most peers.

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

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.04

Max
1.46
Q3
0.65
Median
0.27
Q1
0.04
TER
0.04
Min
0.00
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Micron (MU) vs. Teradyne (TER): 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 Teradyne (TER)
MetricMUTER
Current Ratio (MRQ)3.312.08
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.040.04
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.35-0.19

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Micron (MU) at 0.09% and Teradyne (TER) at 0.24% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.

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%

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.24%

Max
1.37%
Q3
0.65%
TER
0.24%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Micron (MU) vs. Teradyne (TER): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Micron (MU) at 0.71% and Teradyne (TER) at 5.86% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.

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%

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

5.86%

Max
49.64%
Q3
21.71%
TER
5.86%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Micron (MU) vs. Teradyne (TER): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Micron (MU) and Teradyne (TER)
MetricMUTER
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.09%0.24%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.71%5.86%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 9.28 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Teradyne (TER) at 25.08 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for MU, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

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

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

25.08

Max
110.34
Q3
66.81
Median
37.02
TER
25.08
Q1
23.96
Min
8.12
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Micron (MU) vs. Teradyne (TER): 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 Teradyne (TER) at 6.81 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

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

6.81

Max
21.42
Q3
12.27
TER
6.81
Median
5.76
Q1
2.73
Min
0.00
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Micron (MU) vs. Teradyne (TER): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Micron (MU) at 5.64 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Teradyne (TER) at 9.24 carries an above-peer premium to book — TER is pricier on assets.

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

TER

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

9.24

Max
14.06
TER
9.24
Q3
7.44
Median
4.29
Q1
2.30
Min
0.20
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Micron (MU) vs. Teradyne (TER): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Micron (MU) and Teradyne (TER)
MetricMUTER
P/E Ratio (TTM)9.2825.08
P/S Ratio (TTM)5.866.81
P/B Ratio (MRQ)5.649.24
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)3.73%1.76%