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LRCX

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Lam Research Corporation · Technology · United States · $474.1B · Avg Vol: $4.7B/d

83
StockRank
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Q
86
V
19
M
72
P/E (TTM)
66.2x
ROE
66.8%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
0.3%

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)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue17.2B17.4B14.9B18.4B2.3%21.7B23.2B30.8B29.2%
EPS3.293.332.914.178.2%5.315.7237.2%
Shares1.4B1.3B1.3B1.3B-7.4%1.3B
Debt5.0B5.0B5.0B4.5B-3.6%3.7B
Equity6.3B8.2B8.5B9.9B16.2%
Op CF3.1B5.2B4.7B6.2B25.8%7.0B
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)+10.7%
303336368401433May 27Jun 17Jul 9
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$353.17
RSI (14)
46.7
52W High
$438.50
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
86
ROIC
51.8%98.5
ROE
66.8%98.3
GP/Assets
50.8%89.2
Op. Margin
35.0%95.0
FCF/Assets
28.1%96.3
Piotroski
893.0
Int. Cover
46.2x68.2
D/E Ratio
0.35x39.9
Current Ratio
2.54x64.2
Value
19
P/E (TTM)
66.2x28.4
EV/EBITDA
55.9x20.2
P/FCF
78.9x27.5
P/B
41.5x1.8
P/S
20.3x9.2
Div Yield
0.3%14.0
Momentum
72
52W High %
81%70.6
RS 6M
62%84.2
SMA 50/200
1.44x84.1
EPS Rev 4W
+1.1%87.3
EPS Rev 12W
+50.6%79.6
EPS Improve
+51%35.8
Q Growth
37%62.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$474.1B
P/E (Forward)
43.8x
Gross Margin
50.0%

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)$474.1B83STRONG BUY
AMATApplied Materials, Inc.$497.7B80BUY
ASML.ASASML Holding N.V.$692.8B85STRONG BUY
KLAC.MXKLA Corporation$322.7B86STRONG BUY
6857.TAdvantest Corporation$145.4B76BUY
8035.TTokyo Electron Limited$205.1B66BUY
TERTeradyne, Inc.$68.4B84STRONG BUY
7769.TWHon. Precision, Inc.$36.7B80BUY
ASM.ASASM International NV$52.8B72BUY
6920.TLasertec Corporation$27.7B69BUY

Peer medians: ROE 6.9% · P/E 33.0x · Gross margin 32.4%

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) — Stock Score Summary

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (86/100), Value (19/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY.

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$353.17
Market Cap$474.1B
P/E (TTM)66.18
P/E (Forward)43.76
Price/Book41.52
Return on Equity66.8%
Return on Invested Capital51.8%
Debt/Equity35.28
Gross Margin50.0%
Operating Margin35.0%
Revenue Growth23.8%
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 83/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (86), Value (19), and Momentum (72) 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 83/100. 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).