AMAT vs KLAC
Applied Materials and KLA Corporation, both Technology
Applied Materials is the larger company at $490B against $339B. On trailing earnings AMAT is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 43.7 against 53.4, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year AMAT returned +168% against +88% for KLAC. The RyuScore puts KLAC ahead, 63 against 62 out of 100.
| Figure | AMAT | KLAC |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $507 | $196 |
| Market cap | $490B | $339B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 43.7 | 53.4 |
| Dividend yield | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| 1-year return | +168% | +88% |
| 5-year return | +279% | +477% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 62/100 | 63/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Applied Materials
Revenue of $9.1B in Q3 2026, net income $2.5B. Its largest reported line is China, 30% of the disclosed total.
KLA Corporation
Revenue of $3.7B in Q4 2026, net income $1.4B. Its largest reported line is Wafer Inspection, 49% of the disclosed total.
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