Applied Materials [AMAT] vs Nova [NVMI] Detailed Stock Comparison
Applied Materials
NASDAQ
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Nova
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Applied Materials wins in 14 metrics, Nova wins in 5 metrics, with 0 ties. Applied Materials appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Applied Materials | Nova | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.30 | 41.14 | Applied Materials |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 7.75 | 8.13 | Applied Materials |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 35.18 | 24.00 | Nova |
| PEG Ratio | 18.90 | 36.17 | Applied Materials |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.34 | 32.97 | Applied Materials |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 24.06% | 28.46% | Nova |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 30.55% | 30.27% | Applied Materials |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 30.55% | 30.27% | Applied Materials |
| Return on Equity | 36.37% | 23.87% | Applied Materials |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 15.88% | 10.12% | Applied Materials |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $7.49B | $218.05M | Applied Materials |
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -3.27% | 19.90% | Nova |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.23 | 10.78 | Applied Materials |
| Enterprise Value | $142.88B | $7.68B | Applied Materials |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 5.09 | 10.32 | Applied Materials |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 49.08% | 57.32% | Nova |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $34 | $26 | Applied Materials |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $8.21 | $6.63 | Applied Materials |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.69 | 1.67 | Nova |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Applied Materials vs Nova Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Materials | 0.94% | 2.71% | -5.19% | 18.51% | 0.66% | 12.82% |
| Nova | 2.95% | 2.56% | -4.27% | 44.74% | 6.72% | 33.27% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Materials | -3.27% | 67.53% | 173.47% | 1,011.30% | 1,555.51% | 961.54% |
| Nova | 19.90% | 145.74% | 391.83% | 2,124.77% | 4,814.73% | 9,588.53% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Applied Materials vs Nova
| Metric | AMAT | NVMI |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $146.95B | $8.02B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 5,552,859 | 279,150 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 6,131,663 | 286,683 |
| Last Close | $184.87 | $270.31 |
| 52 Week Range | $123.74 - $215.70 | $154.00 - $291.99 |
| % from 52W High | -14.29% | -7.42% |
| All-Time High | $255.89 (Jul 08, 2024) | $291.99 (Jul 07, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -27.75% | -7.42% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.07% | 0.51% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.24% | 0.76% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.24% | 0.28% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.31% | 0.30% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.36% | 0.24% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 35.18 | 24.00 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $23.63 | $33.56 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $8.41 | $18.52 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $7.46B | $244.38M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $3.74B | $168.62M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.23% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.12 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Applied Materials vs Nova
| Metric | AMAT | NVMI |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.30 | 41.14 |
| Forward P/E | 18.90 | 36.17 |
| PEG Ratio | 18.90 | 36.17 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 5.23 | 10.78 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 7.75 | 8.13 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $146.95B | $8.02B |
| Enterprise Value | $142.88B | $7.68B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 5.09 | 10.32 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 16.34 | 32.97 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.69 | 1.67 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $23.63 | $33.56 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Applied Materials vs Nova
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AMAT | NVMI |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $7.10B | $213.36M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $3.62B | $91.05M |
| Gross Profit | $3.49B | $122.30M |
| Research & Development | $893.00M | $33.23M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $2.17B | $63.23M |
| EBITDA | $2.49B | $68.13M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $2.32B | $76.17M |
| Income Tax | $185.00M | $11.35M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $2.14B | $64.82M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AMAT | NVMI |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $6.17B | $141.06M |
| Total Current Assets | $19.71B | $875.74M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $8.00B | $401.78M |
| Long-Term Debt | $5.79B | $47.66M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $18.96B | $982.12M |
| Retained Earnings | $52.28B | N/A |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $3.10B | $139.85M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AMAT | NVMI |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.14B | $73.99M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-8.86M |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.06B | $59.69M |
| Debt Repayment | $-100.00M | N/A |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-1.67B | $-20.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | AMAT | NVMI |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 15.21M | 1.64M |
| Short Ratio | 2.14 | 6.28 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.06% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 5,552,859 | 279,150 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 6,131,663 | 286,683 |
| Shares Outstanding | 818.00M | 29.28M |
| Float Shares | 799.34M | 29.22M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.84% | 0.77% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Applied Materials vs Nova
| Metric | AMAT | NVMI |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.12 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.23% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.53 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.23% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $4.58 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 21, 2025 | N/A |