On the filings, KLA (KLAC) is the stronger stock right now — higher on our blended fundamentals-plus-verdict read, and we currently rate it BUY.
Elite semicap franchise riding the AI capex wave, but ~its multiple on cyclical-peak profits prices in perfection — trim into strength.
Dominant chip process-control franchise growing 24% at 33% net margins, trading at its multiple — quality on sale, China the swing risk.
| Metric | LRCX | KLAC |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals score | 88 | 82 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +23.7% | +23.9% |
| Net income growth (YoY) | +40.0% | +47.1% |
| Net margin | 29.1% | 33.4% |
| Return on equity | 54.3% | 86.6% |
| ROIC (est.) | 32.5% | 5.8% |
| Liabilities / Equity | 1.16 | 2.42 |
| Piotroski F-score | 7 / 9 | 8 / 9 |
Bold green = the stronger figure. All rows derive from SEC XBRL filings — no market-price data on this page.
AI-generated analysis, produced by our proprietary engine from SEC filing data.
Investment recommendation produced by TENK/calls (tenkcalls.com), Luxembourg. Completed Jun 19, 2026, 1:56 PM ET. Ratings & methodology: definitions · All recommendations to date: track record · Conflicts: disclosures. Not investment advice.
AI-generated analysis, produced by our proprietary engine from SEC filing data.
Investment recommendation produced by TENK/calls (tenkcalls.com), Luxembourg. Completed Jun 19, 2026, 1:58 PM ET. Ratings & methodology: definitions · All recommendations to date: track record · Conflicts: disclosures. Not investment advice.
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