Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) has a Graham intrinsic value of $287.65 per share. At $409.29 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 42% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 11.3% a year to $28.4B, with an average return on invested capital of 38.4%.

Graham intrinsic value
$287.65
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$409.29
Price vs Graham value
42% above
Market cap
$330.7B
Revenue (FY2025)
$28.4B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
11.3%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
38.4%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$5.7B

AMAT 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $28.4B $7.0B $8.66 $5.7B 29.2% 33.4%
FY2024 $27.2B $7.2B $8.61 $7.5B 28.9% 41.6%
FY2023 $26.5B $6.9B $8.11 $7.6B 28.9% 42.7%
FY2022 $25.8B $6.5B $7.44 $4.6B 30.2% 46.3%
FY2021 $23.1B $5.9B $6.40 $4.8B 29.9% 50.3%
FY2020 $17.2B $3.6B $3.92 $3.4B 25.4% 35.7%
FY2019 $14.6B $2.7B $2.86 $2.8B 22.9% 29.0%
FY2018 $16.7B $3.3B $3.23 $3.2B 28.7% 36.9%
FY2017 $14.7B $3.4B $3.17 $3.3B 26.3% 42.4%
FY2016 $10.8B $1.7B $1.54 $2.2B 19.9% 25.7%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Applied Materials is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 11.3% annually over the past decade.

Applied Materials has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 38.4% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

Over the decade, Applied Materials shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 27.6% of outstanding shares.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Applied Materials is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $287.65 per share.

AMAT stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, AMAT's intrinsic value is about $287.65 per share.

Is AMAT stock undervalued?

At $409.29 (close on Oct 17, 2026), AMAT trades 42% above its Graham value of $287.65. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Applied Materials Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $10.8B in fiscal 2016 to $28.4B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%. Net income was $7.0B in fiscal 2025.

Does Applied Materials Inc. generate free cash flow?

Applied Materials Inc. generated $5.7B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is AMAT's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 38.4%, and average return on equity was 41.0%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this AMAT data come from?

From Applied Materials Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed May 21, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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