Is SMCI Stock Still the Best Pick Among Its Peers?
Here is how Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stacks up against its peers in size, valuation, growth and margin.
- SMCI’s operating margin of 6.1% is modest, and lower than most peers – trailing OLED (37.9%).
- SMCI’s revenue growth of 82.5% in the last 12 months is solid, outpacing AVT, OLED, BMI, MKSI, AAPL.
- SMCI’s stock is down 15.7% in last 1 year, and trades at a PE of 31.0; it underperformed AVT, BMI, AAPL.
| SMCI | AVT | OLED | BMI | MKSI | AAPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 35.7 | 4.7 | 7.2 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 3,209.5 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 21.6 | 22.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 3.7 | 400.4 |
| PE Ratio | 31.0 | 14.7 | 31.2 | 42.2 | 30.3 | 33.0 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 82.5% | -10.5% | 6.1% | 15.1% | -1.1% | 4.9% |
| LTM Operating Margin | 6.1% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 20.0% | 14.6% | 31.8% |
| LTM FCF Margin | 0.1% | 3.4% | 25.2% | 18.0% | 13.2% | 24.6% |
| 12M Market Return | -15.7% | 5.1% | -33.3% | -6.1% | -17.2% | -1.3% |
Why does this matter? SMCI just went up 21.9% in a month, and surely, that warrants another look. And without benchmarks, you can mistake hype for strength or overlook hidden value. Peer comparison puts stock performance, valuation, and financials in context – highlighting whether it is truly outperforming, lagging behind, or just delivering average results.
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Revenue Growth Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMCI | 82.5% | 110.4% | 37.1% | 46.1% |
| AVT | -10.5% | -10.5% | 9.2% | 24.4% |
| OLED | 6.1% | 12.4% | -6.5% | 11.4% |
| BMI | 15.1% | 17.5% | 24.4% | 11.9% |
| MKSI | -1.1% | -1.0% | 2.1% | 20.2% |
| AAPL | 4.9% | 2.0% | -2.8% | 7.8% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMCI | 6.1% | 8.1% | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| AVT | 3.0% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 4.0% |
| OLED | 37.9% | 36.9% | 37.7% | 43.3% |
| BMI | 20.0% | 19.1% | 16.8% | 15.4% |
| MKSI | 14.6% | 14.4% | 10.6% | 18.9% |
| AAPL | 31.8% | 31.5% | 29.8% | 30.3% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMCI | 17.7 | 14.7 | 23.5 | 14.8 |
| AVT | 13.1 | 9.5 | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| OLED | 28.9 | 31.3 | 44.8 | 24.4 |
| BMI | 53.6 | 49.8 | 48.8 | 47.9 |
| MKSI | 23.7 | 37.0 | -3.7 | 15.2 |
| AAPL | 34.2 | 41.0 | 31.3 | 21.1 |
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