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Lam Research Corporation · Technology · United States · $377.8B · Avg Vol: $2.9B/d

77
StockRank
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Q
86
V
20
M
66
P/E (TTM)
53.3x
ROE
65.1%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %
0.4%
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%23.2B27.6B32.3B20.6%
EPS3.293.332.914.178.2%5.776.7827.5%
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)+18.8%
252275298321344Jul 28Aug 18Sep 8
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$320.42
RSI (14)
46.5
52W High
$438.50
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
86
ROIC
51.8%98.3
ROE
65.1%98.0
GP/Assets
54.9%90.3
Op. Margin
37.4%96.3
FCF/Assets
28.1%97.7
Piotroski
893.9
Int. Cover
46.2x69.4
D/E Ratio
0.33x38.4
Current Ratio
2.63x66.3
Value
20
P/E (TTM)
53.3x28.0
EV/EBITDA
44.4x21.8
P/FCF
62.9x29.4
P/B
30.9x2.4
P/S
16.6x9.1
Div Yield
0.4%16.9
Momentum
66
52W High %
73%64.6
RS 6M
38%84.2
SMA 50/200
1.23x85.4
EPS Rev 4W
+0.4%25.5
EPS Rev 12W
+45.7%95.5
EPS Improve
+101%58.3
Q Growth
32%50.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$377.8B
P/E (Forward)
26.6x
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)$377.8B77Buy
AMATApplied Materials, Inc.$366.4B77Buy
ASMLASML Holding N.V.$651.5B76Buy
8035.TTokyo Electron Limited$159.6B76Buy
6857.TAdvantest Corporation$159.2B79Buy
KLACKLA Corporation$229.4B64Hold
TERTeradyne, Inc.$55.5B78Buy
7769.TWHon. Precision, Inc.$36.9B78Buy
ASM.ASASM International NV$46.8B70Buy
6920.TLasertec Corporation$19.4B75Buy

Peer medians: ROE 7.6% · P/E 28.3x · Gross margin 32.4%

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX): Stock Score Summary

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 77/100 based on Quality (86/100), Value (20/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is 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$320.42
Market Cap$377.8B
P/E (TTM)53.32
P/E (Forward)26.58
Price/Book30.87
Return on Equity65.1%
Return on Invested Capital51.8%
Debt/Equity0.33x
Gross Margin50.5%
Operating Margin37.4%
Revenue Growth30.0%
Dividend Yield0.4%
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 77/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (86), Value (20), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 77/100. 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).