218.21 USD
+17.25 (+8.58%)
LRCX gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 113 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. While LRCX has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LRCX is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. With these ratings, LRCX could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LRCX was profitable.
In the past year LRCX had a positive cash flow from operations.
LRCX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LRCX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LRCX's Return On Assets of 26.53% is amongst the best of the industry. LRCX outperforms 98.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 57.01%, LRCX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 37.82%, LRCX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LRCX is significantly above the industry average of 10.75%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (37.82%) for LRCX is above the 3 year average (31.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 26.53% | ||
| ROE | 57.01% | ||
| ROIC | 37.82% |
ROA(3y)23.18%
ROA(5y)24.18%
ROE(3y)51.37%
ROE(5y)58.46%
ROIC(3y)31.47%
ROIC(5y)32.89%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of LRCX (29.66%) is better than 89.38% of its industry peers.
LRCX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of LRCX (33.00%) is better than 92.04% of its industry peers.
LRCX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LRCX has a Gross Margin of 49.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: LRCX outperforms 61.06% of its industry peers.
LRCX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.66% | ||
| GM | 49.31% |
OM growth 3Y0.81%
OM growth 5Y3.76%
PM growth 3Y2.83%
PM growth 5Y5.33%
GM growth 3Y2.15%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LRCX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LRCX has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for LRCX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
LRCX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of LRCX is 0.81, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LRCX, only 0.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LRCX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.81) than 78.76% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that LRCX is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.37, LRCX is not doing good in the industry: 65.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Although LRCX does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC3.48
WACC10.86%
2.3 Liquidity
LRCX has a Current Ratio of 2.21. This indicates that LRCX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LRCX (2.21) is worse than 71.68% of its industry peers.
LRCX has a Quick Ratio of 1.60. This is a normal value and indicates that LRCX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LRCX has a worse Quick ratio (1.60) than 70.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LRCX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 41.65%, which is quite impressive.
LRCX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.02% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 25.66% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
LRCX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.91% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)41.65%
EPS 3Y7.72%
EPS 5Y21.02%
EPS Q2Q%46.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.66%
Revenue growth 3Y2.29%
Revenue growth 5Y12.91%
Sales Q2Q%27.74%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LRCX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.46% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LRCX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.4%
EPS Next 2Y18.27%
EPS Next 3Y15.91%
EPS Next 5Y13.46%
Revenue Next Year16.39%
Revenue Next 2Y14.56%
Revenue Next 3Y11.87%
Revenue Next 5Y10.31%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 48.06, LRCX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
LRCX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LRCX is cheaper than 64.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00, LRCX is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.68, LRCX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LRCX is on the same level as its industry peers.
LRCX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LRCX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LRCX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LRCX is cheaper than 72.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 49.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 36.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LRCX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of LRCX may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LRCX's earnings are expected to grow with 15.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.48
PEG (5Y)2.29
EPS Next 2Y18.27%
EPS Next 3Y15.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LRCX has a yearly dividend return of 0.61%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.57, LRCX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, LRCX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LRCX grows each year by 14.54%, which is quite nice.
LRCX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LRCX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.54%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
20.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LRCX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LRCX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP20.32%
EPS Next 2Y18.27%
EPS Next 3Y15.91%
NASDAQ:LRCX (1/9/2026, 2:39:09 PM)
218.21
+17.25 (+8.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.63%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change-3.75%
Market Cap274.08B
Revenue(TTM)19.59B
Net Income(TTM)5.81B
Analysts80
Price Target173.27 (-20.59%)
Short Float %2.62%
Short Ratio3.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
Yearly Dividend0.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.54%
DP20.32%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.44%
Min EPS beat(2)1.09%
Max EPS beat(2)7.79%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3%
Min EPS beat(4)1.09%
Max EPS beat(4)7.79%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)3.8%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)5.49%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)5.37%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.22%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.22%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.07%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.08%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.14%
PT rev (1m)5.04%
PT rev (3m)46.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.68 | ||
| P/S | 13.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 49.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 42.93 | ||
| P/B | 26.89 | ||
| P/tB | 32.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 36.48 |
EPS(TTM)4.54
EY2.08%
EPS(NY)5.79
Fwd EY2.65%
FCF(TTM)4.42
FCFY2.02%
OCF(TTM)5.08
OCFY2.33%
SpS15.6
BVpS8.12
TBVpS6.66
PEG (NY)2.48
PEG (5Y)2.29
Graham Number28.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 26.53% | ||
| ROE | 57.01% | ||
| ROCE | 42.56% | ||
| ROIC | 37.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 67.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 86.11% | ||
| OM | 33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.66% | ||
| GM | 49.31% | ||
| FCFM | 28.33% |
ROA(3y)23.18%
ROA(5y)24.18%
ROE(3y)51.37%
ROE(5y)58.46%
ROIC(3y)31.47%
ROIC(5y)32.89%
ROICexc(3y)52.82%
ROICexc(5y)54.36%
ROICexgc(3y)66.54%
ROICexgc(5y)68.82%
ROCE(3y)35.41%
ROCE(5y)37.02%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.28%
OM growth 3Y0.81%
OM growth 5Y3.76%
PM growth 3Y2.83%
PM growth 5Y5.33%
GM growth 3Y2.15%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 211.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 95.52% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score8
WACC10.86%
ROIC/WACC3.48
Cap/Depr(3y)151.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)146.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.04%
Profit Quality(3y)105.3%
Profit Quality(5y)90.85%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)41.65%
EPS 3Y7.72%
EPS 5Y21.02%
EPS Q2Q%46.51%
EPS Next Y19.4%
EPS Next 2Y18.27%
EPS Next 3Y15.91%
EPS Next 5Y13.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.66%
Revenue growth 3Y2.29%
Revenue growth 5Y12.91%
Sales Q2Q%27.74%
Revenue Next Year16.39%
Revenue Next 2Y14.56%
Revenue Next 3Y11.87%
Revenue Next 5Y10.31%
EBIT growth 1Y41.9%
EBIT growth 3Y3.12%
EBIT growth 5Y17.15%
EBIT Next Year27.78%
EBIT Next 3Y17.33%
EBIT Next 5Y10.27%
FCF growth 1Y23.28%
FCF growth 3Y28.47%
FCF growth 5Y23%
OCF growth 1Y29.21%
OCF growth 3Y25.82%
OCF growth 5Y23.76%
LAM RESEARCH CORP / LRCX FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LRCX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LRCX.
What is the valuation status of LAM RESEARCH CORP (LRCX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LAM RESEARCH CORP (LRCX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is LAM RESEARCH CORP (LRCX) stock?
LAM RESEARCH CORP (LRCX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of LAM RESEARCH CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LAM RESEARCH CORP (LRCX) is 48.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 26.89.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LAM RESEARCH CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LAM RESEARCH CORP (LRCX) is expected to grow by 19.4% in the next year.