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GFS vs. ADI, DIOD, ENTG, LSCC, and MCHP

Should you buy GlobalFoundries stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares GlobalFoundries with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with GlobalFoundries include Analog Devices (ADI), Diodes (DIOD), Entegris (ENTG), Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC), and Microchip Technology (MCHP). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does GlobalFoundries compare to Analog Devices?

Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) and GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ:GFS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Analog Devices had 33 more articles in the media than GlobalFoundries. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for Analog Devices and 8 mentions for GlobalFoundries. Analog Devices' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat GlobalFoundries' score of 0.68 indicating that Analog Devices is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Analog Devices
28 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
GlobalFoundries
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Analog Devices has a net margin of 26.01% compared to GlobalFoundries' net margin of 11.40%. Analog Devices' return on equity of 14.37% beat GlobalFoundries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Analog Devices26.01% 14.37% 10.13%
GlobalFoundries 11.40%6.85%4.76%

Analog Devices currently has a consensus target price of $432.71, suggesting a potential upside of 11.22%. GlobalFoundries has a consensus target price of $69.88, suggesting a potential downside of 2.61%. Given Analog Devices' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Analog Devices is more favorable than GlobalFoundries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Analog Devices
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.97
GlobalFoundries
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

86.8% of Analog Devices shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Analog Devices shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analog Devices pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. GlobalFoundries pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Analog Devices pays out 65.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. GlobalFoundries pays out 34.5% 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. Analog Devices has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years. Analog Devices is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Analog Devices$11.02B17.20$2.27B$6.7357.81
GlobalFoundries$6.84B5.84$885M$1.3951.62

Analog Devices has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GlobalFoundries has a beta of 1.77, meaning that its share price is 77% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Analog Devices beats GlobalFoundries on 18 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GlobalFoundries compare to Diodes?

GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ:GFS) and Diodes (NASDAQ:DIOD) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership and earnings.

99.2% of Diodes shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Diodes shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GlobalFoundries$6.84B5.84$885M$1.3951.62
Diodes$1.48B3.06$66.14M$1.8453.72

GlobalFoundries currently has a consensus price target of $69.88, suggesting a potential downside of 2.61%. Diodes has a consensus price target of $113.00, suggesting a potential upside of 14.32%. Given Diodes' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Diodes is more favorable than GlobalFoundries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
GlobalFoundries
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35
Diodes
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, GlobalFoundries had 1 more articles in the media than Diodes. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for GlobalFoundries and 7 mentions for Diodes. GlobalFoundries' average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Diodes' score of 0.41 indicating that GlobalFoundries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
GlobalFoundries
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Diodes
4 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

GlobalFoundries has a beta of 1.77, indicating that its stock price is 77% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diodes has a beta of 1.9, indicating that its stock price is 90% more volatile than the broader market.

GlobalFoundries has a net margin of 11.40% compared to Diodes' net margin of 5.50%. GlobalFoundries' return on equity of 6.85% beat Diodes' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GlobalFoundries11.40% 6.85% 4.76%
Diodes 5.50%3.48%2.74%

Summary

GlobalFoundries beats Diodes on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GlobalFoundries compare to Entegris?

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

In the previous week, Entegris had 15 more articles in the media than GlobalFoundries. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Entegris and 8 mentions for GlobalFoundries. Entegris' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat GlobalFoundries' score of 0.68 indicating that Entegris is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Entegris
15 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
GlobalFoundries
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Entegris$3.20B6.04$235.60M$1.7373.18
GlobalFoundries$6.84B5.84$885M$1.3951.62

GlobalFoundries has a net margin of 11.40% compared to Entegris' net margin of 8.18%. Entegris' return on equity of 11.45% beat GlobalFoundries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Entegris8.18% 11.45% 5.34%
GlobalFoundries 11.40%6.85%4.76%

Entegris has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GlobalFoundries has a beta of 1.77, suggesting that its stock price is 77% more volatile than the broader market.

Entegris currently has a consensus target price of $154.33, suggesting a potential upside of 21.90%. GlobalFoundries has a consensus target price of $69.88, suggesting a potential downside of 2.61%. Given Entegris' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Entegris is more favorable than GlobalFoundries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Entegris
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
GlobalFoundries
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

Entegris pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. GlobalFoundries pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Entegris pays out 23.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. GlobalFoundries pays out 34.5% 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.

Summary

Entegris beats GlobalFoundries on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GlobalFoundries compare to Lattice Semiconductor?

Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) and GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ:GFS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lattice Semiconductor$574.01M31.49$3.08M$0.14942.32
GlobalFoundries$6.84B5.84$885M$1.3951.62

In the previous week, Lattice Semiconductor had 8 more articles in the media than GlobalFoundries. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Lattice Semiconductor and 8 mentions for GlobalFoundries. Lattice Semiconductor's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat GlobalFoundries' score of 0.68 indicating that Lattice Semiconductor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lattice Semiconductor
12 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
GlobalFoundries
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Lattice Semiconductor presently has a consensus price target of $130.86, suggesting a potential downside of 0.81%. GlobalFoundries has a consensus price target of $69.88, suggesting a potential downside of 2.61%. Given Lattice Semiconductor's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Lattice Semiconductor is more favorable than GlobalFoundries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lattice Semiconductor
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
GlobalFoundries
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

GlobalFoundries has a net margin of 11.40% compared to Lattice Semiconductor's net margin of 3.46%. Lattice Semiconductor's return on equity of 8.48% beat GlobalFoundries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lattice Semiconductor3.46% 8.48% 7.03%
GlobalFoundries 11.40%6.85%4.76%

Lattice Semiconductor has a beta of 1.79, meaning that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GlobalFoundries has a beta of 1.77, meaning that its stock price is 77% more volatile than the broader market.

98.1% of Lattice Semiconductor shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Lattice Semiconductor shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Lattice Semiconductor beats GlobalFoundries on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GlobalFoundries compare to Microchip Technology?

Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) and GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ:GFS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

GlobalFoundries has a net margin of 11.40% compared to Microchip Technology's net margin of 4.88%. Microchip Technology's return on equity of 10.87% beat GlobalFoundries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Microchip Technology4.88% 10.87% 4.96%
GlobalFoundries 11.40%6.85%4.76%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Microchip Technology$4.71B10.04$230M$0.21415.66
GlobalFoundries$6.84B5.84$885M$1.3951.62

Microchip Technology has a beta of 1.73, suggesting that its share price is 73% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GlobalFoundries has a beta of 1.77, suggesting that its share price is 77% more volatile than the broader market.

Microchip Technology presently has a consensus target price of $97.52, suggesting a potential upside of 11.72%. GlobalFoundries has a consensus target price of $69.88, suggesting a potential downside of 2.61%. Given Microchip Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Microchip Technology is more favorable than GlobalFoundries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Microchip Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
GlobalFoundries
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

In the previous week, Microchip Technology had 38 more articles in the media than GlobalFoundries. MarketBeat recorded 46 mentions for Microchip Technology and 8 mentions for GlobalFoundries. Microchip Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat GlobalFoundries' score of 0.68 indicating that Microchip Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Microchip Technology
30 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
GlobalFoundries
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Microchip Technology pays an annual dividend of $1.82 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. GlobalFoundries pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Microchip Technology pays out 866.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. GlobalFoundries pays out 34.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Microchip Technology has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years. Microchip Technology is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

91.5% of Microchip Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Microchip Technology shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Microchip Technology beats GlobalFoundries on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GFS vs. The Competition

MetricGlobalFoundriesELEC COMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$39.69B$68.41B$38.22B$11.84B
Dividend YieldN/A1.01%3.13%5.58%
P/E Ratio51.3185.9879.2023.56
Price / Sales5.84125.25632.27114.80
Price / Cash20.51267.2748.7537.25
Price / Book3.339.469.546.66
Net Income$885M$854.56M$1.07B$337.25M
7 Day Performance-15.18%-13.79%-4.55%-2.53%
1 Month Performance-3.19%2.89%2.84%1.33%
1 Year Performance86.91%192.82%153.67%23.50%

GlobalFoundries Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GFS
GlobalFoundries
3.7724 of 5 stars
$71.76
-7.2%
$69.88
-2.6%
+104.9%$39.69B$6.84B51.3114,000
ADI
Analog Devices
4.8837 of 5 stars
$402.69
-2.7%
$432.71
+7.5%
+81.7%$201.58B$11.02B59.8424,500
DIOD
Diodes
3.9091 of 5 stars
$101.96
-3.2%
$113.00
+10.8%
+111.9%$4.84B$1.48B55.417,989
ENTG
Entegris
4.6302 of 5 stars
$135.73
-2.2%
$154.33
+13.7%
+82.0%$21.17B$3.20B78.467,700
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
3.2996 of 5 stars
$144.74
-1.6%
$130.86
-9.6%
+197.6%$20.15B$523.26M1,033.931,174

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