KLAC vs LRCX
KLA Corporation and Lam Research, both Technology
Lam Research is the larger company at $487B against $339B. On trailing earnings KLAC is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 53.4 against 55.4, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year LRCX returned +154% against +88% for KLAC. The RyuScore puts KLAC ahead, 63 against 60 out of 100.
| Figure | KLAC | LRCX |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $196 | $319 |
| Market cap | $339B | $487B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 53.4 | 55.4 |
| Dividend yield | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| 1-year return | +88% | +154% |
| 5-year return | +477% | +452% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 63/100 | 60/100 |
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.
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.
Lam Research
Revenue of $6.7B in Q4 2026, net income $2.3B. Its largest reported line is Taiwan, 28% of the disclosed total.
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