MU vs. TSEM: Micron vs. Tower Semiconductor Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Micron (MU) and Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) 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 Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) 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 Tower Semiconductor (TSEM)
Profile Item	MU	TSEM
Name	Micron Technology Inc.	Tower Semiconductor Ltd.
Country/Region	United States	Israel
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	15.59 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	June 1, 1984	October 26, 1994
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

TSEM

GSPC

Micron (MU) vs. Tower Semiconductor (TSEM), 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 Tower Semiconductor (TSEM). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Micron (MU) and Tower Semiconductor (TSEM)
Metric	MU	TSEM
Total Return (1Y)	208.53%	78.71%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	115.89%	83.79%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	58.28%	32.56%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

TSEM

GSPC

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

Risk Metrics

Micron (MU) carries a highly aggressive beta of 2.44, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, whereas Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) is closer to market-like at 0.99 — a noticeable difference in market-sensitivity profile.

Risk profile metrics for Micron (MU) and Tower Semiconductor (TSEM)
Metric	MU	TSEM
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	83.85%	84.90%
Beta (5Y)	2.44	0.99
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-57.63%	-58.66%
Avg. Volume (3M)	27.63M	2.22M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

MU and TSEM 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 Tower Semiconductor (TSEM)
Metric	MU	TSEM
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	2.44	0.88
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	3.87	1.32

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 88.26% clears its industry range for ROE, a sharper capital-efficiency signal than Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) at 11.86%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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%

TSEM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

11.86%

Max: 52.82%
Q3: 22.26%
TSEM: 11.86%
Median: 10.58%
Q1: 1.29%
Min: -16.89%

Micron (MU) vs. Tower Semiconductor (TSEM): 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 Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) at 19.36%, 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%

TSEM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

19.36%

Max: 63.80%
Q3: 28.36%
TSEM: 19.36%
Median: 11.44%
Q1: 0.90%
Min: -37.77%

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

Operating Margin (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 80.68% turns sales into operating profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) at 24.16% 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%

TSEM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

24.16%

Max: 58.66%
Q3: 30.23%
TSEM: 24.16%
Median: 15.91%
Q1: 7.54%
Min: -25.74%

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

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Micron (MU) and Tower Semiconductor (TSEM)
Metric	MU	TSEM
ROE (TTM)	88.26%	11.86%
ROA (TTM)	44.56%	6.07%
Net Margin (TTM)	63.80%	19.36%
Operating Margin (TTM)	80.68%	24.16%
Gross Margin (TTM)	80.72%	29.62%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Micron (MU) at 256.33% clears its industry range for revenue growth, far stronger top-line momentum than Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) at 9.05%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

Micron (MU) vs. Tower Semiconductor (TSEM): 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 Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) at 4.86%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

Micron (MU) vs. Tower Semiconductor (TSEM): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Micron (MU) and Tower Semiconductor (TSEM)
Metric	MU	TSEM
Revenue Growth (YoY)	256.33%	9.05%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	104.65%	-2.27%
EPS Growth (YoY)	879.31%	4.86%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	-6.72%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Micron (MU) at 3.31 and Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) at 3.72 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

TSEM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.72

Max: 10.33
Q3: 5.62
TSEM: 3.72
Median: 3.33
Q1: 2.35
Min: 1.03

Micron (MU) vs. Tower Semiconductor (TSEM): 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 industry quartile, while Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) at 0.05 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

TSEM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.05

Max: 1.46
Q3: 0.65
Median: 0.27
TSEM: 0.05
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

Micron (MU) vs. Tower Semiconductor (TSEM): 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 Tower Semiconductor (TSEM)
Metric	MU	TSEM
Current Ratio (MRQ)	3.31	3.72
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.04	0.05
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.35	-1.92

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) 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%

TSEM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max: 1.37%
Q3: 0.65%
TSEM: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) 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%

TSEM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max: 49.64%
Q3: 21.71%
TSEM: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

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

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Micron (MU) and Tower Semiconductor (TSEM)
Metric	MU	TSEM
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.09%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.71%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 9.28 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) at 44.16 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

TSEM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

44.16

Max: 110.34
Q3: 66.81
TSEM: 44.16
Median: 37.02
Q1: 23.96
Min: 8.12

Micron (MU) vs. Tower Semiconductor (TSEM): 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 Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) at 8.47 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

TSEM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

8.47

Max: 21.42
Q3: 12.27
TSEM: 8.47
Median: 5.76
Q1: 2.73
Min: 0.00

Micron (MU) vs. Tower Semiconductor (TSEM): 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 Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) at 4.85 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

TSEM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.85

Max: 14.06
Q3: 7.44
TSEM: 4.85
Median: 4.29
Q1: 2.30
Min: 0.20

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

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Micron (MU) and Tower Semiconductor (TSEM)
Metric	MU	TSEM
P/E Ratio (TTM)	9.28	44.16
P/S Ratio (TTM)	5.86	8.47
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	5.64	4.85
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	3.73%	1.59%