Applied Materials Inc P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
20.13
Stock Price
$518.21
Book Value/Share
$25.74
Sector
Semiconductors
How It's Calculated
20.13 = $518.21 ÷ $25.74
What This Means
Applied Materials Inc's P/B ratio of 20.13 is above 6. Asset-light business models and unrecognized intangible assets can make book value a limited denominator; the multiple alone does not determine fair value.
About Applied Materials Inc
Applied Materials Inc (AMAT) operates in the Semiconductors sector, specifically in Semiconductors. With a market capitalization of about $403.07B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $518.21, within a 52-week range of $154.47 to $739.67 (-29.9% from the high, +235.5% from the low). Beta of 1.61 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 29.3%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Applied Materials Inc, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Semiconductors, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Semiconductors names on our S&P 100 coverage, Applied Materials Inc's P/B ratio of 20.13 can be compared with peers such as NVDA (31.93), AVGO (22.88), MU (17.18). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Semiconductors stocks.
Key Takeaways
- AMAT is grouped in the Semiconductors sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.61 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 29.3% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does AMAT's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Applied Materials Inc's P/B of 20.13 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Semiconductors business models.
Is 20.13 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (20.13) means the market values AMAT above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Semiconductors?
Peer P/B levels in Semiconductors (e.g. NVDA (31.93), LRCX (29.56), AVGO (22.88)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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