MU vs LRCX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Micron Technology, Inc. vs Lam Research Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MU | LRCX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $877.55 | $230.10 |
| Market cap | $992.88B | $287.95B |
| P/E ratio | 11.8 | 34.3 |
| ROE | 88.26% | 70.12% |
| Profit margin | 63.80% | 32.34% |
| Revenue growth | 379.30% | 54.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.07% | 0.57% |
| Beta | 2.23 | 1.85 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MU vs LRCX in plain English
- MU is the bigger company — about 3.4× the market cap of LRCX.
- MU is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.8 vs 34.3).
- MU earns a higher return on equity (88% vs 70%).
- MU is growing revenue faster (379% vs 54%).
- LRCX has the higher dividend yield (0.57% vs 0.07%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MU return calculator
See what $1,000 in Micron Technology, Inc. would be worth today.
LRCX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Lam Research Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.