Applied Materials Competitors

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) and Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Dividends

Lam Research pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Applied Materials pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Lam Research pays out 32.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Applied Materials pays out 21.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Lam Research has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Applied Materials has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Lam Research and Applied Materials' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Applied Materials has higher revenue and earnings than Lam Research. Applied Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lam Research, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Lam Research and Applied Materials, as reported by MarketBeat.

Lam Research currently has a consensus target price of $412.1538, indicating a potential downside of 24.72%. Applied Materials has a consensus target price of $88.3043, indicating a potential downside of 14.38%. Given Applied Materials' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Applied Materials is more favorable than Lam Research.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

84.0% of Lam Research shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.8% of Applied Materials shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Lam Research shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Applied Materials shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility and Risk

Lam Research has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Applied Materials has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its share price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Lam Research and Applied Materials' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Lam Research beats Applied Materials on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

KLA (NASDAQ:KLAC) and Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Dividends

KLA pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Applied Materials pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. KLA pays out 34.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Applied Materials pays out 21.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. KLA has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Applied Materials has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. KLA is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares KLA and Applied Materials' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Applied Materials has higher revenue and earnings than KLA. Applied Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than KLA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares KLA and Applied Materials' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

88.7% of KLA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.8% of Applied Materials shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of KLA shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Applied Materials shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility and Risk

KLA has a beta of 1.26, suggesting that its share price is 26% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Applied Materials has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its share price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for KLA and Applied Materials, as reported by MarketBeat.

KLA currently has a consensus target price of $231.6111, indicating a potential downside of 23.84%. Applied Materials has a consensus target price of $88.3043, indicating a potential downside of 14.38%. Given Applied Materials' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Applied Materials is more favorable than KLA.

Summary

KLA beats Applied Materials on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) and Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Dividends

Entegris pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Applied Materials pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Entegris pays out 16.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Applied Materials pays out 21.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Applied Materials has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Applied Materials is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Entegris and Applied Materials' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Applied Materials has higher revenue and earnings than Entegris. Applied Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Entegris, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Entegris and Applied Materials' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

98.4% of Entegris shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.8% of Applied Materials shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Entegris shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Applied Materials shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Entegris has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Applied Materials has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its share price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Entegris and Applied Materials, as provided by MarketBeat.

Entegris currently has a consensus price target of $88.00, indicating a potential downside of 18.19%. Applied Materials has a consensus price target of $88.3043, indicating a potential downside of 14.38%. Given Applied Materials' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Applied Materials is more favorable than Entegris.

Summary

Applied Materials beats Entegris on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

MKS Instruments (NASDAQ:MKSI) and Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Dividends

MKS Instruments pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Applied Materials pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. MKS Instruments pays out 17.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Applied Materials pays out 21.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Applied Materials has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Applied Materials is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares MKS Instruments and Applied Materials' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Applied Materials has higher revenue and earnings than MKS Instruments. Applied Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MKS Instruments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares MKS Instruments and Applied Materials' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

94.0% of MKS Instruments shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.8% of Applied Materials shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of MKS Instruments shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Applied Materials shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

MKS Instruments has a beta of 1.6, indicating that its share price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Applied Materials has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its share price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for MKS Instruments and Applied Materials, as provided by MarketBeat.

MKS Instruments currently has a consensus price target of $159.70, indicating a potential downside of 10.08%. Applied Materials has a consensus price target of $88.3043, indicating a potential downside of 14.38%. Given MKS Instruments' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe MKS Instruments is more favorable than Applied Materials.

Summary

Applied Materials beats MKS Instruments on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Brooks Automation (NASDAQ:BRKS) and Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Dividends

Brooks Automation pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Applied Materials pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Brooks Automation pays out 31.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Applied Materials pays out 21.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Applied Materials has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Applied Materials is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Brooks Automation and Applied Materials, as provided by MarketBeat.

Brooks Automation currently has a consensus price target of $64.8750, indicating a potential downside of 16.54%. Applied Materials has a consensus price target of $88.3043, indicating a potential downside of 14.38%. Given Applied Materials' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Applied Materials is more favorable than Brooks Automation.

Volatility and Risk

Brooks Automation has a beta of 1.97, indicating that its share price is 97% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Applied Materials has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its share price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Brooks Automation and Applied Materials' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Applied Materials has higher revenue and earnings than Brooks Automation. Applied Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brooks Automation, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Brooks Automation and Applied Materials' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

95.3% of Brooks Automation shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.8% of Applied Materials shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Brooks Automation shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Applied Materials shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Applied Materials beats Brooks Automation on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) and CMC Materials (NASDAQ:CCMP) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability and risk.

Dividends

Applied Materials pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. CMC Materials pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Applied Materials pays out 21.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CMC Materials pays out 23.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Applied Materials has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and CMC Materials has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. CMC Materials is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Applied Materials and CMC Materials, as provided by MarketBeat.

Applied Materials presently has a consensus price target of $88.3043, indicating a potential downside of 14.38%. CMC Materials has a consensus price target of $147.50, indicating a potential downside of 10.43%. Given CMC Materials' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe CMC Materials is more favorable than Applied Materials.

Risk & Volatility

Applied Materials has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CMC Materials has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Applied Materials and CMC Materials' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Applied Materials has higher revenue and earnings than CMC Materials. CMC Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Applied Materials, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Applied Materials and CMC Materials' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

78.8% of Applied Materials shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.2% of CMC Materials shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Applied Materials shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of CMC Materials shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Applied Materials beats CMC Materials on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.