Micron Technology (MU) vs. Tesla (TSLA)
This page compares Micron Technology (MU) with Tesla (TSLA) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Micron Technology (MU) is classified in the Information Technology sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment), whereas Tesla (TSLA) belongs to Consumer Discretionary (Automobiles & Components) — their GICS classifications point to very different parts of the market.
| Symbol | MU | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Micron Technology, Inc. | Tesla, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | Automobiles & Components |
| GICS Industry | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | Automobiles |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Semiconductors | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market Capitalization | 974.37 billion USD | 1,468.49 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | June 1, 1984 | June 29, 2010 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Micron Technology (MU) at 40.81 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Tesla (TSLA) at 358.72 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated trailing earnings multiple for TSLA relative to peers.
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
40.81
- Max
- 212.79
- Q3
- 113.68
- Median
- 59.91
- Q1
- 40.81
- Min
- 8.08
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
358.72
- Max
- 49.66
- Q3
- 33.42
- Median
- 20.07
- Q1
- 13.51
- Min
- 7.10
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Micron Technology (MU) at 16.77 prices around its industry’s typical Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Tesla (TSLA) at 15.00 clears its benchmark range — TSLA looks notably rich on sales.
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
16.77
- Max
- 39.06
- Q3
- 19.46
- Median
- 9.31
- Q1
- 4.15
- Min
- 0.02
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
15.00
- Max
- 3.00
- Q3
- 1.54
- Median
- 0.57
- Q1
- 0.31
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Micron Technology (MU) at 13.45 sits near its industry’s typical Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Tesla (TSLA) at 17.86 prices above its benchmark range — TSLA looks rich relative to book.
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
13.45
- Max
- 25.06
- Q3
- 14.23
- Median
- 7.32
- Q1
- 3.83
- Min
- 0.25
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
17.86
- Max
- 4.39
- Q3
- 2.37
- Median
- 1.52
- Q1
- 0.84
- Min
- -0.59
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | MU | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 40.81 | 358.72 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 16.77 | 15.00 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 13.45 | 17.86 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 0.30% | 0.36% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Micron Technology (MU) at 39.82% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Tesla (TSLA) at 4.90%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
39.82%
- Max
- 39.82%
- Q3
- 16.03%
- Median
- 6.39%
- Q1
- -5.03%
- Min
- -35.15%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.90%
- Max
- 41.97%
- Q3
- 11.32%
- Median
- 5.13%
- Q1
- -14.13%
- Min
- -49.98%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Micron Technology (MU) at 41.49% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Tesla (TSLA) at 3.95%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
41.49%
- Max
- 57.72%
- Q3
- 20.82%
- Median
- 7.04%
- Q1
- -4.10%
- Min
- -32.92%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
3.95%
- Max
- 15.12%
- Q3
- 4.34%
- Median
- 1.53%
- Q1
- -3.18%
- Min
- -13.87%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Micron Technology (MU) at 67.62% turns sales into operating profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Tesla (TSLA) at 4.20% operates around its industry’s norm.
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
67.62%
- Max
- 65.60%
- Q3
- 22.06%
- Median
- 10.10%
- Q1
- -8.30%
- Min
- -46.64%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.20%
- Max
- 18.83%
- Q3
- 8.71%
- Median
- 3.75%
- Q1
- -1.25%
- Min
- -14.77%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | MU | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 39.82% | 4.90% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 20.15% | 2.23% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 41.49% | 3.95% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 67.62% | 4.20% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 58.44% | 19.07% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | MU | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 48.85% | -2.93% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 6.71% | 5.19% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | MU | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 984.29% | -47.06% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -0.69% | -33.18% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Micron Technology (MU) at 2.90 and Tesla (TSLA) at 2.04 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
2.90
- Max
- 11.30
- Q3
- 6.02
- Median
- 3.28
- Q1
- 2.37
- Min
- 0.51
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
2.04
- Max
- 4.97
- Q3
- 2.69
- Median
- 1.85
- Q1
- 1.14
- Min
- 0.38
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Tesla (TSLA) at 0.19 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, ahead of Micron Technology (MU) at 0.15, which sits around the industry mid-range.
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.15
- Max
- 1.53
- Q3
- 0.64
- Median
- 0.22
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.00
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.19
- Max
- 2.53
- Q3
- 1.19
- Median
- 0.72
- Q1
- 0.26
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | MU | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.90 | 2.04 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.15 | 0.19 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.10 | -2.60 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Tesla (TSLA) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile Micron Technology (MU) reports a yield of 0.07%, ranking against industry peers normally.
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.07%
- Max
- 1.12%
- Q3
- 0.49%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 5.05%
- Q3
- 2.12%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Tesla (TSLA) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Micron Technology (MU) reports a payout of 2.17%, ranking against industry peers normally.
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
2.17%
- Max
- 47.82%
- Q3
- 19.71%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 84.24%
- Q3
- 33.71%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | MU | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 2.17% | 0.00% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | MU | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 714.83% | 37.34% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 68.12% | 44.52% |
| Beta | 2.20 | 1.82 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 48.86M | 59.54M |