Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) — Stock Score Summary

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 93/100 based on Quality (83/100), Value (23/100), and Momentum (74/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Lam Research, an exceptional quality (Q:81) semiconductor equipment supplier with strong moats, is a direct beneficiary of the unpriced 'China Industrial AI Drive' and broader global push for AI infrastructure. The strategic and state-backed investment into domestic chip manufacturing, essential for industrial AI, creates a powerful and prolonged capital flow tailwind that the market may be underestimating, offering asymmetric returns despite its current valuation (V:15).

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$305.35
Market Cap$381.9B
P/E (TTM)51.58
P/E (Forward)34.53
Price/Book32.30
Return on Equity66.8%
Return on Invested Capital41.5%
Debt/Equity35.28
Gross Margin50.0%
Operating Margin35.0%
Revenue Growth23.8%
Dividend Yield0.4%
Free Cash Flow$4.4B

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 93/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (83), Value (23), and Momentum (74) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Lam Research Corporation have an economic moat?
Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) has a Quality factor score of 83/100. 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 93/100. 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).