Can Micron Technology Outrun GLOBALFOUNDRIES in the Next Rally?
GLOBALFOUNDRIES surged 10% during the past Week. You may be tempted to buy more, or may want to reduce your exposure. But there is an entirely different perspective you might be missing. Is there a better alternative? Turns out, its peer Micron Technology gives you more. Micron Technology (MU) stock offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) stock, suggesting you may be better off investing in MU
- MU’s quarterly revenue growth was 46.0%, vs. GFS’s 3.4%.
- In addition, its Last 12 Months revenue growth came in at 48.9%, ahead of GFS’s -0.7%.
- MU’s LTM margin is higher: 26.2% vs. GFS’s 11.2%.
These differences become even clearer when you look at the financials side by side. The table highlights how GFS’s fundamentals stack up against those of MU on growth, margins, momentum, and valuation multiples.
Valuation & Performance Overview
| GFS | MU | Preferred | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation | |||
| P/EBIT Ratio | 27.5 | 26.8 | MU |
| Revenue Growth | |||
| Last Quarter | 3.4% | 46.0% | MU |
| Last 12 Months | -0.7% | 48.9% | MU |
| Last 3 Year Average | -2.7% | 20.3% | MU |
| Operating Margins | |||
| Last 12 Months | 11.2% | 26.2% | MU |
| Last 3 Year Average | 13.8% | -1.1% | GFS |
| Momentum | |||
| Last 3 Year Return | -39.1% | 335.3% | GFS |
Note: For “Last 3 Year Return” metric, preferred stock is one with higher returns unless the returns are too high (>300%) which creates risk of sell off.
See more revenue details: GFS Revenue Comparison | MU Revenue Comparison
See more margin details: GFS Operating Income Comparison | MU Operating Income Comparison
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See detailed fundamentals on Buy or Sell MU Stock and Buy or Sell GFS Stock. Below we compare market return and related metrics across years.
Historical Market Performance
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | Avg | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||||
| GFS Return | – | – | -17% | 12% | -29% | -13% | -43% | ||
| MU Return | 40% | 24% | -46% | 72% | -1% | 185% | 356% | <=== | |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% | ||
| Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||||
| GFS Win Rate | – | 50% | 58% | 58% | 33% | 30% | 38% | ||
| MU Win Rate | 58% | 42% | 42% | 58% | 50% | 70% | 53% | ||
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | 64% | <=== | |
| Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||||
| GFS Max Drawdown | – | – | -40% | -9% | -41% | -29% | -20% | ||
| MU Max Drawdown | -36% | -12% | -47% | 0% | -7% | -23% | -21% | ||
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | -12% | <=== | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
No matter how good the numbers, stock investment is never a smooth ride. There is a risk you must factor in. Read MU Dip Buyer Analyses and GFS Dip Buyer Analyses to see how these stocks have fallen and recovered in the past.
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