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 10 metrics, Nova wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Applied Materials appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

MetricApplied MaterialsNovaBetter
P/E Ratio (TTM)25.9643.69Applied Materials
Price-to-Book Ratio8.888.71Nova
Debt-to-Equity Ratio34.6719.08Nova
PEG Ratio3.150.88Nova
EV/EBITDA19.1136.11Applied Materials
Profit Margin (TTM)23.88%29.10%Nova
Operating Margin (TTM)30.58%30.64%Nova
EBITDA Margin (TTM)30.58%30.64%Nova
Return on Equity35.63%24.23%Applied Materials
Return on Assets (TTM)15.88%10.60%Applied Materials
Free Cash Flow (TTM)$7.49B$218.05MApplied Materials
Dividend Yield1.26%N/AN/A
1-Year Return7.70%58.95%Nova
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)6.0611.83Applied Materials
Enterprise Value$173.04B$9.20BApplied Materials
EV/Revenue Ratio6.0511.40Applied Materials
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)48.78%57.84%Nova
Revenue per Share (TTM)$35$28Applied Materials
Earnings per Share (Diluted)$8.38$7.37Applied Materials
Beta (Stock Volatility)1.811.75Nova
Performance
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Applied Materials vs Nova Stock Performance Analysis

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Applied Materials
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Applied Materials Stock Overview | Nova Stock Overview

Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Applied Materials2.93%6.67%39.22%13.86%60.53%32.75%
Nova2.78%3.96%33.73%13.01%87.02%58.77%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Applied Materials7.70%163.35%243.70%1,289.97%1,740.36%1,188.68%
Nova58.95%292.82%474.54%3,011.40%5,681.51%14,537.73%

News Based Sentiment: Applied Materials vs Nova

Applied Materials

News based Sentiment: MIXED

Applied Materials reported strong Q3 earnings, but the announcement of significant revenue reductions due to U.S. export restrictions creates a mixed outlook. The company's strategic investments in AI and shareholder returns provide some offset, but the export controls represent a substantial near-term challenge.

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Nova

News based Sentiment: POSITIVE

October proved to be a strong month for Nova Limited, driven by a significant earnings beat, optimistic guidance, and a new all-time high stock price. While some insider selling and minor stock dips occurred, the overall narrative points to continued growth and investor confidence in the company's future prospects.

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Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Applied Materials vs Nova

MetricAMATNVMI
Market Information
Market Cap i$173.29B$9.55B
Market Cap CategoryLarge capMid cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i10,232,330317,011
90 Day Avg. Volume i8,596,470522,924
Last Close$223.91$330.98
52 Week Range$123.74 - $226.49$154.00 - $336.96
% from 52W High-1.14%-1.77%
All-Time High$255.89 (Jul 08, 2024)$336.96 (Oct 06, 2025)
% from All-Time High-12.50%-1.77%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.08%0.40%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.04%0.51%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.24%0.29%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.31%0.31%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.36%0.24%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i34.6719.08
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$24.48$36.98
Cash per Share (MRQ)$8.80$18.78
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$7.70B$229.71M
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$3.33B$140.87M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i1.26%N/A
Last 12-Month Dividend i$2.18N/A

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Applied Materials vs Nova

MetricAMATNVMI
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i25.9643.69
Forward P/E i22.4542.71
PEG Ratio i3.150.88
Price to Sales (TTM) i6.0611.83
Price to Book (MRQ) i8.888.71
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$173.29B$9.55B
Enterprise Value i$173.04B$9.20B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i6.0511.40
Enterprise to EBITDA i19.1136.11
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i1.811.75
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$24.48$36.98

Financial Statements Comparison: Applied Materials vs Nova

Financial Metrics

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Income Statement (MRQ)

Metric (MRQ)AMATNVMI
Revenue/Sales i$7.10B$213.36M
Cost of Goods Sold i$3.62B$91.05M
Gross Profit i$3.49B$122.30M
Research & Development i$893.00M$33.23M
Operating Income (EBIT) i$2.17B$63.23M
EBITDA i$2.49B$68.13M
Pre-Tax Income i$2.32B$76.17M
Income Tax i$185.00M$11.35M
Net Income (Profit) i$2.14B$64.82M

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)

Metric (MRQ)AMATNVMI
Cash & Equivalents i$6.17B$141.06M
Total Current Assets i$19.71B$875.74M
Total Current Liabilities i$8.00B$401.78M
Long-Term Debt i$5.79B$47.66M
Total Shareholders Equity i$18.96B$982.12M
Retained Earnings i$52.28BN/A
Property, Plant & Equipment i$3.10B$139.85M

Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)

Metric (MRQ)AMATNVMI
Operating Cash Flow i$2.14B$73.99M
Capital Expenditures iN/A$-8.86M
Free Cash Flow i$1.06B$59.69M
Debt Repayment i$-100.00MN/A
Common Stock Repurchase i$-1.67B$-20.00M

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricAMATNVMI
Shares Short i19.93M1.64M
Short Ratio i2.413.47
Short % of Float i0.03%0.06%
Average Daily Volume (10 Day) i10,232,330317,011
Average Daily Volume (90 Day) i8,596,470522,924
Shares Outstanding i818.00M29.28M
Float Shares i793.63M29.61M
% Held by Insiders i0.00%0.00%
% Held by Institutions i0.83%0.77%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Applied Materials vs Nova

MetricAMATNVMI
Last 12-Month Dividend i$2.18N/A
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i1.26%N/A
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$1.59N/A
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.23%N/A
3-Year Total Dividends i$4.78N/A
Ex-Dividend DateNov 20, 2025N/A