AMAT

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Applied Materials, Inc. · Technology · United States · $376.5B

$520.65 -1.8% · close 7 Oct · scored 9 Oct

StockRank down 1.9 since 8 Oct.

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Quality
80
Value
21
Momentum
66

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P/E (TTM)
46.5x
peers 28.9x
ROE
41.1%
peers 7.9%
D/E
0.3x
peers 0.2x
Dividend %
0.4%
trailing yield
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Applied Materials is the largest supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and a clear beneficiary of AI-driven spending on leading-edge logic and memory. Its new memory research partnership with KIOXIA and an active buyback (0.88% of shares repurchased in 90 days) show steady execution. However, the stock has roughly doubled this year and now scores poorly on value, so much of the AI capex story looks priced in. The business is also cyclical, and the February 2026 $252.5 million export-control settlement with the US Commerce Department is a reminder of its China exposure.

ABOUT APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

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Applied Materials, Inc. is the world's largest supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, providing a broad portfolio of advanced process technologies, services, and software solutions for chip fabrication. The company's dominant market position is secured by its extensive R&D capabilities, comprehensive product offerings essential for next-generation chip production, and deep relationships with leading global semiconductor manufacturers. This makes it an indispensable partner in the advancement of electronics technology.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue25.8B26.5B27.2B28.4B3.2%30.8B34.3B46.2B27.6%
EPS7.498.168.688.715.2%11.6111.8315.8034.7%
Shares844.0M833.0M818.0M793.0M-6.0%793.6M———
Debt5.8B6.0B6.6B7.0B6.5%7.3B———
Equity12.2B16.3B19.0B20.4B18.7%————
Op CF5.4B8.7B8.7B8.0B13.8%8.4B———
Inv CF-1.4B-1.5B-2.3B-2.8B—————
Fin CF-7.0B-3.0B-4.5B-6.0B—————
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41544747951154226 Aug17 Sep7 Oct
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SwingsVery bumpy

Swung more than 75% of stocks we rank over the past year (60% a year).

How this is worked out

What it measures: day-to-day price moves over the past year, as a yearly figure, ranked against every stock we cover. Very calm under 20% a year, Calm 20 to 30%, Average 30 to 40%, Bumpy 40 to 55%, Very bumpy above that.

What we found: across about 13,500 stocks in 34 markets (2002 to 2025), past swings were a good guide to the next year's, and bumpier stocks fell further. How much further changed too much between eras to put a number on it.

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Close
$520.65
RSI (14)
84.9
52-Week Range-29.5% from high
Low $202.28High $738.88

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
80
ROIC
37.7%96.0
ROE
41.1%95.1
GP/Assets
42.0%83.0
Op. Margin
33.7%94.8
FCF/Assets
14.7%90.2
Piotroski
661.2
Int. Cover
38.8x67.7
D/E Ratio
0.29x41.3
Current Ratio
2.42x62.6
Value
21
P/E (TTM)
46.5x32.9
EV/EBITDA
42.0x23.6
P/FCF
70.5x24.1
P/B
16.7x6.2
P/S
13.9x12.5
Div Yield
0.4%18.4
Momentum
66
52W High %
70%56.0
RS 6M
20%72.8
SMA 50/200
1.13x77.3
EPS Rev 4W
+0.0%81.5
EPS Rev 12W
+12.5%85.6
EPS Improve
+59%43.5
Q Growth
43%53.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$376.5B
P/E (Forward)
29.3x
Gross Margin
49.4%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
AMATApplied Materials, Inc.(you)$376.5B73Buy
LRCXLam Research Corporation$384.5B80Strong Buy
KLACKLA Corporation$245.2B69Buy
ASML.ASASML Holding N.V.$663.0B75Buy
6857.TAdvantest Corporation$152.0B77Buy
8035.TTokyo Electron Limited$156.4B88Strong Buy
TERTeradyne, Inc.$60.8B78Buy
ASM.ASASM International NV$47.3B71Buy
7769.TWHon. Precision, Inc.$32.1B74Buy
6920.TLasertec Corporation$22.9B69Buy

Peer medians: ROE 7.9% · P/E 28.9x · Gross margin 32.7%

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Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Stock Score Summary

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 73/100 based on Quality (80/100), Value (21/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Applied Materials is the largest supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and a clear beneficiary of AI-driven spending on leading-edge logic and memory. Its new memory research partnership with KIOXIA and an active buyback (0.88% of shares repurchased in 90 days) show steady execution. However, the stock has roughly doubled this year and now scores poorly on value, so much of the AI capex story looks priced in. The business is also cyclical, and the February 2026 $252.5 million export-control settlement with the US Commerce Department is a reminder of its China exposure.

Applied Materials, Inc. is the world's largest supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, providing a broad portfolio of advanced process technologies, services, and software solutions for chip fabrication. The company's dominant market position is secured by its extensive R&D capabilities, comprehensive product offerings essential for next-generation chip production, and deep relationships with leading global semiconductor manufacturers. This makes it an indispensable partner in the advancement of electronics technology.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$520.65
Market Cap$376.5B
P/E (TTM)46.52
P/E (Forward)29.26
Price/Book16.72
Return on Equity41.1%
Return on Invested Capital37.7%
Debt/Equity0.29x
Gross Margin49.4%
Operating Margin33.7%
Revenue Growth24.8%
Dividend Yield0.4%
Free Cash Flow$5.3B

Applied Materials, Inc. operates in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Applied Materials, Inc.’s (AMAT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is 73/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (80), Value (21), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 24,000+ stocks.
Does Applied Materials, Inc. have an economic moat?
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) has a Quality factor score of 80/100. 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 Applied Materials, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 73/100. 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 Applied Materials, Inc. in?
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry (United States).