Veeco Instruments [VECO] vs Lam Research [LRCX] Detailed Stock Comparison
Veeco Instruments
NASDAQ
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Lam Research
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Veeco Instruments wins in 8 metrics, Lam Research wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Lam Research appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Veeco Instruments | Lam Research | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 23.81 | 23.82 | Veeco Instruments |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.71 | 12.72 | Veeco Instruments |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 30.69 | 48.23 | Veeco Instruments |
| PEG Ratio | -0.92 | 23.15 | Veeco Instruments |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.22 | 19.77 | Veeco Instruments |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.65% | 29.07% | Lam Research |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 7.45% | 33.67% | Lam Research |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 7.45% | 33.67% | Lam Research |
| Return on Equity | 7.71% | 58.24% | Lam Research |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.07% | 18.40% | Lam Research |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $45.70M | $5.41B | Lam Research |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.00% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -36.84% | 16.13% | Lam Research |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.09 | 6.79 | Veeco Instruments |
| Enterprise Value | $1.36B | $124.31B | Lam Research |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.94 | 6.74 | Veeco Instruments |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 41.38% | 50.08% | Lam Research |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $12 | $14 | Lam Research |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.02 | $4.15 | Lam Research |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.12 | 1.66 | Veeco Instruments |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Veeco Instruments vs Lam Research Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veeco Instruments | 5.29% | -1.03% | 12.36% | 22.01% | -2.95% | -11.11% |
| Lam Research | 1.68% | -8.35% | -3.27% | 18.87% | 14.40% | 35.85% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veeco Instruments | -36.84% | 6.34% | 92.62% | 3.36% | -30.13% | 32.09% |
| Lam Research | 16.13% | 117.10% | 180.53% | 1,249.93% | 2,531.28% | 3,191.30% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Veeco Instruments vs Lam Research
| Metric | VECO | LRCX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.46B | $125.12B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,005,972 | 10,918,695 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 753,951 | 10,984,132 |
| Last Close | $25.27 | $100.06 |
| 52 Week Range | $16.92 - $38.56 | $56.32 - $108.02 |
| % from 52W High | -34.47% | -7.37% |
| All-Time High | $122.25 (Mar 06, 2000) | $113.00 (Jul 08, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -79.33% | -11.45% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.06% | 0.34% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.22% | 0.69% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.29% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.34% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.58% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 30.69 | 48.23 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $14.23 | $7.77 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $5.90 | $5.05 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $75.03M | $6.17B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $25.87M | $4.42B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.00% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.92 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Veeco Instruments vs Lam Research
| Metric | VECO | LRCX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 23.81 | 23.82 |
| Forward P/E | 13.65 | 23.15 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.92 | 23.15 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.09 | 6.79 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.71 | 12.72 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.46B | $125.12B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.36B | $124.31B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.94 | 6.74 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 16.22 | 19.77 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.12 | 1.66 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $14.23 | $7.77 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Veeco Instruments vs Lam Research
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) | VECO | LRCX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $166.10M | $5.17B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $97.38M | $2.58B |
| Gross Profit | $68.73M | $2.59B |
| Research & Development | $31.56M | $580.18M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $12.37M | $1.74B |
| EBITDA | $20.01M | $1.93B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $12.62M | $1.78B |
| Income Tax | $889,000 | $58.89M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $11.73M | $1.72B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | VECO | LRCX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $174.90M | $6.39B |
| Total Current Assets | $794.81M | $14.52B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $178.86M | $6.57B |
| Long-Term Debt | $283.65M | $3.73B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $811.86M | $9.86B |
| Retained Earnings | $-446.51M | $28.99B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $25.99M | $23.22M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | VECO | LRCX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $552,000 | $1.78B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $13.24M | $2.38B |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-1.49M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-1.29B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | VECO | LRCX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 4.42M | 28.83M |
| Short Ratio | 7.54 | 2.84 |
| Short % of Float | 0.10% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,005,972 | 10,918,695 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 753,951 | 10,984,132 |
| Shares Outstanding | 56.83M | 1.27B |
| Float Shares | 58.72M | 1.26B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.02% | 0.89% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Veeco Instruments vs Lam Research
| Metric | VECO | LRCX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.92 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.00% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.80 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.30% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $2.40 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Jun 18, 2025 |