Nokia (NOK) vs. Nvidia (NVDA)
This page compares Nokia (NOK) with Nvidia (NVDA) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Nokia (NOK) and Nvidia (NVDA) share the Information Technology sector but sit in different industry groups — NOK in Technology Hardware & Equipment and NVDA in Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment.
Nvidia (NVDA) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while Nokia (NOK) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Symbol | NOK | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Nokia Oyj | NVIDIA Corporation |
| Country/Region | Finland | United States |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Communications Equipment | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Communications Equipment | Semiconductors |
| Market Capitalization | 79.16 billion USD | 5,316.75 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NasdaqGS |
| Listing Date | July 1, 1994 | January 22, 1999 |
| Security Type | ADR | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | NOK | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 1.64% | -2.58% |
| 13-Week Price Return | 102.95% | 16.82% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 106.77% | 17.47% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 162.13% | 66.55% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 14.10% | 9.99% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 117.16% | 17.70% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 17.29M | 164.33M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 15.95M | 171.75M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 52.68% | 37.52% |
| Beta | 1.72 | 2.26 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Nvidia (NVDA) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 111.66%, above its industry benchmark range, while Nokia (NOK) at 3.84% sits closer to the industry mid-range.
NOK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
3.84%
- Max
- 42.37%
- Q3
- 19.29%
- Median
- 10.72%
- Q1
- 2.35%
- Min
- -22.20%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
111.66%
- Max
- 44.68%
- Q3
- 17.87%
- Median
- 7.82%
- Q1
- -3.34%
- Min
- -32.99%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Nvidia (NVDA) posts Net Profit Margin (TTM) of 62.97%, above its industry benchmark range, while Nokia (NOK) at 3.91% sits closer to the industry mid-range.
NOK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
3.91%
- Max
- 21.96%
- Q3
- 11.10%
- Median
- 4.46%
- Q1
- 0.81%
- Min
- -14.09%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
62.97%
- Max
- 47.00%
- Q3
- 21.67%
- Median
- 8.14%
- Q1
- -5.59%
- Min
- -44.72%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Nvidia (NVDA) at 64.02% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Nokia (NOK) at 4.54%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
NOK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
4.54%
- Max
- 32.64%
- Q3
- 14.87%
- Median
- 5.34%
- Q1
- 1.80%
- Min
- -13.71%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
64.02%
- Max
- 64.02%
- Q3
- 24.88%
- Median
- 9.09%
- Q1
- -2.77%
- Min
- -35.68%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | NOK | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 3.84% | 111.66% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.13% | 83.11% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.91% | 62.97% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.54% | 64.02% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 44.12% | 74.15% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Nokia (NOK) at 1.57 and Nvidia (NVDA) at 3.44 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.
NOK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
1.57
- Max
- 5.80
- Q3
- 3.12
- Median
- 1.99
- Q1
- 1.31
- Min
- 0.01
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
3.44
- Max
- 9.20
- Q3
- 5.14
- Median
- 3.07
- Q1
- 2.31
- Min
- 1.02
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Nokia (NOK) at 0.16 and Nvidia (NVDA) at 0.04 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.
NOK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.16
- Max
- 2.21
- Q3
- 0.89
- Median
- 0.37
- Q1
- 0.00
- Min
- 0.00
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.04
- Max
- 1.18
- Q3
- 0.56
- Median
- 0.19
- Q1
- 0.00
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Both Nokia (NOK) at 34.73 and Nvidia (NVDA) at 75.66 rank in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating ample headroom to cover interest payments from operating income or EBIT.
NOK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
34.73
- Max
- 34.79
- Q3
- 17.83
- Median
- 5.62
- Q1
- -0.32
- Min
- -23.93
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
75.66
- Max
- 95.50
- Q3
- 44.75
- Median
- 14.35
- Q1
- 0.46
- Min
- -45.50
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | NOK | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.57 | 3.44 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 1.32 | 2.76 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.16 | 0.04 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 34.73 | 75.66 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | NOK | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 2.44% | 85.23% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 4.33% | 70.68% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -5.76% | 100.05% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | -1.86% | 66.90% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | NOK | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | -- | 213.42% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 16.87% | 110.34% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -45.96% | 204.08% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | -- | 95.27% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Nokia (NOK) at 1.17% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Nvidia (NVDA) at 0.02%, which sits around the industry mid-range.
NOK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
1.17%
- Max
- 1.43%
- Q3
- 0.62%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.02%
- Max
- 1.06%
- Q3
- 0.43%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Nvidia (NVDA) at 0.61% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Nokia (NOK) at 98.08% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
NOK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
98.08%
- Max
- 43.52%
- Q3
- 18.99%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.61%
- Max
- 45.87%
- Q3
- 21.77%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | NOK | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.17% | 0.02% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 98.08% | 0.61% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Nvidia (NVDA) at 33.98 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Nokia (NOK) at 83.87 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — a clear gap in trailing earnings multiples.
NOK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
83.87
- Max
- 101.86
- Q3
- 67.17
- Median
- 38.87
- Q1
- 20.12
- Min
- 0.99
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
33.98
- Max
- 210.81
- Q3
- 119.56
- Median
- 61.47
- Q1
- 39.21
- Min
- 15.75
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Nokia (NOK) at 3.28 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Nvidia (NVDA) at 21.39 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — NVDA carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.
NOK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
3.28
- Max
- 13.34
- Q3
- 6.71
- Median
- 3.18
- Q1
- 1.24
- Min
- 0.04
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
21.39
- Max
- 33.40
- Q3
- 18.97
- Median
- 8.92
- Q1
- 4.85
- Min
- 0.15
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Nokia (NOK) at 1.84 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Nvidia (NVDA) at 26.93 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for NVDA relative to peers.
NOK
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
1.84
- Max
- 16.66
- Q3
- 8.19
- Median
- 3.51
- Q1
- 1.65
- Min
- 0.33
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
26.93
- Max
- 15.23
- Q3
- 7.79
- Median
- 4.52
- Q1
- 2.23
- Min
- 0.33
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | NOK | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 83.87 | 33.98 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.28 | 21.39 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.84 | 26.93 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 47.71 | 45.54 |