TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Applied Materials vs KLA
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 34.7x for Applied Materials vs 41.0x for KLA; P/S is 10.4x for Applied Materials vs 14.7x for KLA; revenue growth is 7.8% for Applied Materials vs 15.8% for KLA; net margin is 30.1% for Applied Materials vs 36.2% for KLA.
What stands out
- Applied Materials carries less debt relative to equity: 0.20 vs 0.88 for KLA.
- Applied Materials's shares did better over the past year: +74.5% vs +36.3% for KLA.
Key metrics
| Metric | AMAT | KLAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $402.74 | $163.47 |
| Market cap | $319.61B | $213B |
| P/E | 34.7x (#1) | 41.0x (#2) |
| P/S | 10.4x (#1) | 14.7x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 7.8% (#2) | 15.8% (#1) |
| Operating margin | 29.6% (#1) | — |
| Net margin | 30.1% (#2) | 36.2% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 0.20 (#1) | 0.88 (#2) |
| 1-year return | +74.5% (#1) | +36.3% (#2) |
| Research score | 59/100 (#1) | 54/100 (#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