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LRCX

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Lam Research Corporation · Technology · United States · $388.1B · Avg Vol: $2.9B/d

80
StockRank
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Q
86
V
20
M
70
P/E (TTM)
54.3x
ROE
65.1%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %
0.3%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Lam Research has the strongest quality in this batch at Q86 and momentum M72 with a buyback on file, but value at V19 is well below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) is a global supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, specializing in etch, deposition, and clean technologies. Its significant competitive moat stems from its highly specialized and proprietary process technology, which is critical for manufacturing advanced semiconductor devices. The company is a market leader in multiple segments of semiconductor equipment, essential for next-generation chip production.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue17.2B17.4B14.9B18.4B2.3%23.2B27.6B32.3B20.5%
EPS3.293.332.914.178.2%5.766.7827.5%
Shares1.4B1.3B1.3B1.3B-7.4%1.3B
Debt5.0B5.0B5.0B4.5B-3.6%4.1B
Equity6.3B8.2B8.5B9.9B16.2%
Op CF3.1B5.2B4.7B6.2B25.8%5.9B
Inv CF612.3M-534.6M-370.6M-708.1M
Fin CF-4.6B-2.8B-4.0B-4.9B
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PRICE (1Y)-1.6%
252275298321344Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$301.90
RSI (14)
48.2
52W High
$438.50
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
86
ROIC
51.8%98.2
ROE
65.1%97.6
GP/Assets
54.9%89.8
Op. Margin
37.4%95.5
FCF/Assets
28.1%97.0
Piotroski
892.5
Int. Cover
46.2x68.9
D/E Ratio
0.33x39.7
Current Ratio
2.63x66.6
Value
20
P/E (TTM)
54.3x28.2
EV/EBITDA
45.1x21.8
P/FCF
64.6x29.2
P/B
31.4x2.5
P/S
16.9x9.8
Div Yield
0.3%15.6
Momentum
70
52W High %
69%55.6
RS 6M
17%69.6
SMA 50/200
1.29x86.0
EPS Rev 4W
+43.0%97.7
EPS Rev 12W
+45.7%95.1
EPS Improve
+101%57.1
Q Growth
32%50.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$388.1B
P/E (Forward)
27.1x
Gross Margin
50.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of LRCX are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
LRCXLam Research Corporation(you)$388.1B80Strong Buy
A1MT34.SAApplied Materials, Inc.$382.6B80Strong Buy
ASME.DEASML Holding N.V.$668.5B81Strong Buy
KLAC.MXKLA Corporation$237.4B75Buy
6857.TAdvantest Corporation$155.5B72Buy
8035.TTokyo Electron Limited$158.2B71Buy
TERTeradyne, Inc.$57.0B78Buy
7769.TWHon. Precision, Inc.$35.1B78Buy
ASM.ASASM International NV$47.7B71Buy
6146.TDisco Corporation$41.2B59Hold

Peer medians: ROE 7.5% · P/E 29.9x · Gross margin 33.3%

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX): Stock Score Summary

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (86/100), Value (20/100), and Momentum (70/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Lam Research has the strongest quality in this batch at Q86 and momentum M72 with a buyback on file, but value at V19 is well below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) is a global supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, specializing in etch, deposition, and clean technologies. Its significant competitive moat stems from its highly specialized and proprietary process technology, which is critical for manufacturing advanced semiconductor devices. The company is a market leader in multiple segments of semiconductor equipment, essential for next-generation chip production.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$301.90
Market Cap$388.1B
P/E (TTM)54.32
P/E (Forward)27.07
Price/Book31.39
Return on Equity65.1%
Return on Invested Capital51.8%
Debt/Equity0.33x
Gross Margin50.5%
Operating Margin37.4%
Revenue Growth30.0%
Dividend Yield0.3%
Free Cash Flow$6.0B

Lam Research Corporation operates in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lam Research Corporation’s (LRCX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) is 80/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (86), Value (20), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Lam Research Corporation have an economic moat?
Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) has a Quality factor score of 86/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Lam Research Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Lam Research Corporation in?
Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry (United States).