MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:MU • US5951121038
Current stock price
421.51 USD
+14.78 (+3.63%)
At close:
418.2 USD
-3.31 (-0.79%)
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This MU fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MU Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MU was profitable.
- MU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years MU 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MU has a better Return On Assets (23.75%) than 97.39% of its industry peers.
- MU has a Return On Equity of 33.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MU outperforms 93.91% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MU (24.56%) is better than 95.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 23.75% | ||
| ROE | 33.28% | ||
| ROIC | 24.56% |
ROA(3y)0.79%
ROA(5y)5.08%
ROE(3y)1.42%
ROE(5y)7%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 41.49%, MU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MU has grown nicely.
- MU has a better Operating Margin (48.50%) than 97.39% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MU has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of MU (58.44%) is better than 82.61% of its industry peers.
- MU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 48.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 41.49% | ||
| GM | 58.44% |
OM growth 3Y-5.79%
OM growth 5Y13.08%
PM growth 3Y-6.83%
PM growth 5Y12.75%
GM growth 3Y-4.15%
GM growth 5Y5.42%
2. MU Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MU is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MU has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- MU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 12.19 indicates that MU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MU's Altman-Z score of 12.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MU outperforms 76.52% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MU is 0.99, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MU, only 0.99 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MU (0.99) is better than 75.65% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that MU is not too dependend on debt financing.
- MU has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.13) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.19 |
ROIC/WACC2.14
WACC11.46%
2.3 Liquidity
- MU has a Current Ratio of 2.90. This indicates that MU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- MU has a Current ratio (2.90) which is in line with its industry peers.
- MU has a Quick Ratio of 2.32. This indicates that MU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- MU has a Quick ratio (2.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.32 |
3. MU Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 325.63% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.98% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 85.55% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 11.76% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)325.63%
EPS 3Y-0.2%
EPS 5Y23.98%
EPS Q2Q%682.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)85.55%
Revenue growth 3Y6.71%
Revenue growth 5Y11.76%
Sales Q2Q%196.29%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- MU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 17.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y325.46%
EPS Next 2Y140.8%
EPS Next 3Y80.14%
EPS Next 5Y19.31%
Revenue Next Year192.14%
Revenue Next 2Y116.11%
Revenue Next 3Y65.13%
Revenue Next 5Y17.91%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. MU Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.23, MU is valued on the expensive side.
- 90.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. MU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.77, the valuation of MU can be described as very reasonable.
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.68. MU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MU is cheaper than 89.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- 73.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 46.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of MU may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as MU's earnings are expected to grow with 80.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)0.8
EPS Next 2Y140.8%
EPS Next 3Y80.14%
5. MU Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.14%, MU is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.52.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.14, MU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MU grows each year by 44.19%, which is quite nice.
- MU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- MU has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 2.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MU is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP2.19%
EPS Next 2Y140.8%
EPS Next 3Y80.14%
MU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
421.51
+14.78 (+3.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)03-18 2026-03-18/amc
Earnings (Next)06-23 2026-06-23/amc
Inst Owners82.22%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change2.74%
Market Cap474.41B
Revenue(TTM)58.12B
Net Income(TTM)24.11B
Analysts84.62
Price Target511.82 (21.43%)
Short Float %2.62%
Short Ratio0.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.19%
DP2.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-30 2026-03-30 (0.15)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.34%
Min EPS beat(2)17.39%
Max EPS beat(2)27.28%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.84%
Min EPS beat(4)2.85%
Max EPS beat(4)27.28%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.14%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)31.99%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)15.34%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.43%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.43%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.5%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.34%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.19%
PT rev (1m)36.86%
PT rev (3m)73.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)94.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)104.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)61.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)65.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)41.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)57.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.77 | ||
| P/S | 8.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 46.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.48 | ||
| P/B | 6.55 | ||
| P/tB | 6.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.26 |
EPS(TTM)21.92
EY5.2%
EPS(NY)48.07
Fwd EY11.4%
FCF(TTM)9.13
FCFY2.17%
OCF(TTM)27.23
OCFY6.46%
SpS51.64
BVpS64.38
TBVpS62.94
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)0.8
Graham Number178.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 23.75% | ||
| ROE | 33.28% | ||
| ROCE | 32.32% | ||
| ROIC | 24.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 29.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.17% | ||
| OM | 48.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 41.49% | ||
| GM | 58.44% | ||
| FCFM | 17.69% |
ROA(3y)0.79%
ROA(5y)5.08%
ROE(3y)1.42%
ROE(5y)7%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.53%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.3%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.49%
OM growth 3Y-5.79%
OM growth 5Y13.08%
PM growth 3Y-6.83%
PM growth 5Y12.75%
GM growth 3Y-4.15%
GM growth 5Y5.42%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 233.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 35.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 42.64% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.19 |
F-Score7
WACC11.46%
ROIC/WACC2.14
Cap/Depr(3y)132.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)145.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)41.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)40.13%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)325.63%
EPS 3Y-0.2%
EPS 5Y23.98%
EPS Q2Q%682.05%
EPS Next Y325.46%
EPS Next 2Y140.8%
EPS Next 3Y80.14%
EPS Next 5Y19.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)85.55%
Revenue growth 3Y6.71%
Revenue growth 5Y11.76%
Sales Q2Q%196.29%
Revenue Next Year192.14%
Revenue Next 2Y116.11%
Revenue Next 3Y65.13%
Revenue Next 5Y17.91%
EBIT growth 1Y358%
EBIT growth 3Y0.54%
EBIT growth 5Y26.38%
EBIT Next Year466.25%
EBIT Next 3Y94.47%
EBIT Next 5Y34.79%
FCF growth 1Y410.7%
FCF growth 3Y-18.79%
FCF growth 5Y82.23%
OCF growth 1Y959.56%
OCF growth 3Y4.9%
OCF growth 5Y16.11%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC / MU Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to MU.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU) stock?
MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU) is 19.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.55.
What is the financial health of MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU) stock?
The financial health rating of MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU) is 7 / 10.