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SMTK vs. ATIIU, ATII, ASML, AMAT, and LRCX

Should you buy SmartKem stock or one of its competitors? SmartKem's main competitors and comparable companies include Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II (ATIIU), Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II (ATII), ASML (ASML), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Lam Research (LRCX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "semiconductor materials & equipment" industry.

How does SmartKem compare to Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II?

Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II (NASDAQ:ATIIU) and SmartKem (NASDAQ:SMTK) are both technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
SmartKem
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II has a net margin of 0.00% compared to SmartKem's net margin of -3,997.69%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners IIN/A N/A N/A
SmartKem -3,997.69%N/A -213.24%

Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II has higher earnings, but lower revenue than SmartKem.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners IIN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
SmartKem$700K2.73-$10.51M-$2.30N/A

In the previous week, SmartKem had 4 more articles in the media than Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for SmartKem and 1 mentions for Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II. Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat SmartKem's score of 0.81 indicating that Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Very Positive
SmartKem Positive

Summary

Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II and SmartKem tied by winning 3 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SmartKem compare to Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II?

Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II (NASDAQ:ATII) and SmartKem (NASDAQ:SMTK) are both technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
SmartKem
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, SmartKem had 4 more articles in the media than Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for SmartKem and 1 mentions for Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II. Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat SmartKem's score of 0.81 indicating that Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Very Positive
SmartKem Positive

Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II has higher earnings, but lower revenue than SmartKem.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners IIN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
SmartKem$700K2.73-$10.51M-$2.30N/A

Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II has a net margin of 0.00% compared to SmartKem's net margin of -3,997.69%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners IIN/A N/A N/A
SmartKem -3,997.69%N/A -213.24%

Summary

Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II beats SmartKem on 3 of the 5 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SmartKem compare to ASML?

SmartKem (NASDAQ:SMTK) and ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) are both technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

ASML has a net margin of 30.11% compared to SmartKem's net margin of -3,997.69%. ASML's return on equity of 52.71% beat SmartKem's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SmartKem-3,997.69% N/A -213.24%
ASML 30.11%52.71%22.10%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SmartKem$700K2.73-$10.51M-$2.30N/A
ASML$36.95B19.63$10.87B$32.1457.39

SmartKem has a beta of 3.8, meaning that its share price is 280% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASML has a beta of 1.79, meaning that its share price is 79% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, ASML had 37 more articles in the media than SmartKem. MarketBeat recorded 42 mentions for ASML and 5 mentions for SmartKem. ASML's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat SmartKem's score of 0.81 indicating that ASML is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SmartKem
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ASML
28 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

26.1% of ASML shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of SmartKem shares are owned 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.

ASML has a consensus target price of $1,970.33, suggesting a potential upside of 6.82%. Given ASML's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ASML is more favorable than SmartKem.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SmartKem
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
ASML
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

Summary

ASML beats SmartKem on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SmartKem compare to Applied Materials?

SmartKem (NASDAQ:SMTK) and Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) are both technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and risk.

SmartKem has a beta of 3.8, meaning that its share price is 280% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Applied Materials has a beta of 1.61, meaning that its share price is 61% more volatile than the broader market.

80.6% of Applied Materials shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of SmartKem shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Applied Materials shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Applied Materials has a net margin of 30.05% compared to SmartKem's net margin of -3,997.69%. Applied Materials' return on equity of 38.02% beat SmartKem's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SmartKem-3,997.69% N/A -213.24%
Applied Materials 30.05%38.02%22.09%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SmartKem$700K2.73-$10.51M-$2.30N/A
Applied Materials$28.37B14.19$7.00B$10.6547.62

Applied Materials has a consensus price target of $640.17, suggesting a potential upside of 26.22%. Given Applied Materials' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Applied Materials is more favorable than SmartKem.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SmartKem
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Applied Materials
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

In the previous week, Applied Materials had 156 more articles in the media than SmartKem. MarketBeat recorded 161 mentions for Applied Materials and 5 mentions for SmartKem. SmartKem's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Applied Materials' score of 0.66 indicating that SmartKem is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SmartKem
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Applied Materials
67 Very Positive mention(s)
31 Positive mention(s)
36 Neutral mention(s)
16 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Applied Materials beats SmartKem on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SmartKem compare to Lam Research?

SmartKem (NASDAQ:SMTK) and Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) are both technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SmartKem$700K2.73-$10.51M-$2.30N/A
Lam Research$23.23B17.90$7.27B$5.7657.70

SmartKem has a beta of 3.8, suggesting that its share price is 280% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lam Research has a beta of 1.84, suggesting that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market.

Lam Research has a consensus price target of $358.47, suggesting a potential upside of 7.86%. Given Lam Research's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lam Research is more favorable than SmartKem.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SmartKem
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Lam Research
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

Lam Research has a net margin of 31.27% compared to SmartKem's net margin of -3,997.69%. Lam Research's return on equity of 67.60% beat SmartKem's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SmartKem-3,997.69% N/A -213.24%
Lam Research 31.27%67.60%33.48%

In the previous week, Lam Research had 66 more articles in the media than SmartKem. MarketBeat recorded 71 mentions for Lam Research and 5 mentions for SmartKem. Lam Research's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat SmartKem's score of 0.81 indicating that Lam Research is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SmartKem
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lam Research
46 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

84.6% of Lam Research shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of SmartKem shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Lam Research shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Lam Research beats SmartKem on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SMTK vs. The Competition

MetricSmartKemSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.91M$114.13B$30.59B$13.07B
Dividend YieldN/A1.50%2.73%10.64%
P/E RatioN/A91.8775.3825.40
Price / Sales2.7399.23599.68125.76
Price / CashN/A69.8754.4753.27
Price / Book-0.1511.609.606.21
Net Income-$10.51M$1.87B$684.35M$347.71M
7 Day PerformanceN/A2.51%1.45%1.08%
1 Month PerformanceN/A6.09%4.35%1.87%
1 Year PerformanceN/A135.18%200.02%20.79%

SmartKem Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SMTK
SmartKem
0.7355 of 5 stars
$0.09
-18.0%
N/A-85.6%$1.91M$700KN/A29
ATIIU
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II
N/A$11.50
-0.9%
N/AN/A$0.00N/AN/A2
ATII
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II
N/A$10.72
-0.1%
N/AN/A$0.00N/AN/A2
ASML
ASML
4.7213 of 5 stars
$1,704.37
+1.6%
$1,970.33
+15.6%
+148.5%$660.02B$36.95B53.0344,209
AMAT
Applied Materials
4.9753 of 5 stars
$527.48
-1.3%
$603.23
+14.4%
+213.5%$424.16B$28.37B49.5336,500

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This page (NASDAQ:SMTK) was last updated on 8/16/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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