Side-by-side comparison
Applied Materials vs KLA
As of Sep 25, 2026, P/E is 41.8x for Applied Materials vs 51.3x for KLA; P/S is 12.5x for Applied Materials vs 18.1x for KLA; revenue growth is 7.8% for Applied Materials vs 11.7% for KLA; operating margin is 29.6% for Applied Materials vs 4.7% for KLA.
Key metrics
| Metric | AMAT | KLAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $485.00 | $187.92 |
| Market cap | $384.89B | $245.53B |
| P/E | 41.8x (#1) | 51.3x (#2) |
| P/S | 12.5x (#1) | 18.1x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 7.8% (#2) | 11.7% (#1) |
| Operating margin | 29.6% (#1) | 4.7% (#2) |
| Net margin | 30.1% (#2) | 35.6% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 0.20 (#1) | 0.93 (#2) |
| 1-year return | +137.8% (#1) | +76.6% (#2) |
| Research score | 66/100 (#1) | 52/100 (#2) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) — Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
- KLA Corporation (KLAC) — Semiconductor Equipment & Materials