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BROADCOM INC (AVGO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:AVGO - Nasdaq - US11135F1012 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

170.99  -3.62 (-2.07%)

After market: 171.4 +0.41 (+0.24%)

Fundamental Rating

6

AVGO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 109 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. AVGO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AVGO is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AVGO was profitable.
AVGO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years AVGO has been profitable.
AVGO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AVGO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAVGO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.09%, AVGO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of AVGO (14.43%) is better than 77.06% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.90%, AVGO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AVGO is above the industry average of 11.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.90%) for AVGO is well below the 3 year average (14.76%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that AVGO had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.09%
ROE 14.43%
ROIC 9.9%
ROA(3y)12.74%
ROA(5y)10.05%
ROE(3y)38.95%
ROE(5y)30.76%
ROIC(3y)14.76%
ROIC(5y)11.78%
AVGO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAVGO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

1.3 Margins

AVGO's Profit Margin of 18.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AVGO outperforms 77.98% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AVGO has remained more or less at the same level.
AVGO has a better Operating Margin (34.66%) than 95.41% of its industry peers.
AVGO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 65.02%, AVGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AVGO has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 34.66%
PM (TTM) 18.47%
GM 65.02%
OM growth 3Y-2.23%
OM growth 5Y9.44%
PM growth 3Y-21.3%
PM growth 5Y-0.85%
GM growth 3Y1.13%
GM growth 5Y2.71%
AVGO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAVGO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AVGO is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for AVGO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AVGO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
AVGO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
AVGO Yearly Shares OutstandingAVGO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B
AVGO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAVGO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.78 indicates that AVGO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of AVGO (5.78) is better than 67.89% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AVGO is 3.21, which is a good value as it means it would take AVGO, 3.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AVGO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.21) than 63.30% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93 indicates that AVGO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AVGO has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.93) than 83.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 3.21
Altman-Z 5.78
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC10.94%
AVGO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAVGO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that AVGO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.00, AVGO is doing worse than 90.83% of the companies in the same industry.
AVGO has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. This is a bad value and indicates that AVGO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.91, AVGO is doing worse than 87.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 0.91
AVGO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAVGO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.82% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, AVGO shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.90% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 40.30% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 17.94% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.82%
EPS 3Y20.14%
EPS 5Y17.9%
EPS Q2Q%45.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.3%
Revenue growth 3Y23.39%
Revenue growth 5Y17.94%
Sales Q2Q%24.71%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.96% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, AVGO will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 18.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y38.33%
EPS Next 2Y27.86%
EPS Next 3Y23.83%
EPS Next 5Y24.96%
Revenue Next Year20.97%
Revenue Next 2Y18.53%
Revenue Next 3Y17.08%
Revenue Next 5Y18.89%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
AVGO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAVGO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
AVGO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAVGO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.90 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AVGO.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as AVGO.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.29, AVGO is valued at the same level.
AVGO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.54.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as AVGO.
AVGO is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.9
Fwd PE 21.54
AVGO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAVGO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

AVGO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AVGO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AVGO is cheaper than 65.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.78
EV/EBITDA 29.83
AVGO Per share dataAVGO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

AVGO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of AVGO may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as AVGO's earnings are expected to grow with 23.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)1.78
EPS Next 2Y27.86%
EPS Next 3Y23.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%, AVGO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of AVGO has falen by -27.99%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
AVGO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.10. AVGO pays more dividend than 80.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.57, AVGO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%

5.2 History

The dividend of AVGO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.17%!
AVGO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
AVGO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.17%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
AVGO Yearly Dividends per shareAVGO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

100.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AVGO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of AVGO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP100.79%
EPS Next 2Y27.86%
EPS Next 3Y23.83%
AVGO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAVGO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B
AVGO Dividend Payout.AVGO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AVGO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BROADCOM INC

NASDAQ:AVGO (4/17/2025, 8:03:01 PM)

After market: 171.4 +0.41 (+0.24%)

170.99

-3.62 (-2.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)03-06 2025-03-06/amc
Earnings (Next)06-10 2025-06-10/amc
Inst Owners78.95%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.12%
Ins Owner Change29.23%
Market Cap803.99B
Analysts83.48
Price Target251.2 (46.91%)
Short Float %1.25%
Short Ratio1.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%
Yearly Dividend2.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.17%
DP100.79%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date03-20 2025-03-20 (0.59)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.08%
Min EPS beat(2)0.77%
Max EPS beat(2)5.39%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.91%
Max EPS beat(4)5.39%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.16%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.92%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.75%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.09%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.79%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.99%
PT rev (1m)0.95%
PT rev (3m)7.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.95%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.9
Fwd PE 21.54
P/S 14.74
P/FCF 38.78
P/OCF 37.82
P/B 11.52
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 29.83
EPS(TTM)5.36
EY3.13%
EPS(NY)7.94
Fwd EY4.64%
FCF(TTM)4.41
FCFY2.58%
OCF(TTM)4.52
OCFY2.64%
SpS11.6
BVpS14.84
TBVpS-14.18
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)1.78
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.09%
ROE 14.43%
ROCE 13.09%
ROIC 9.9%
ROICexc 10.56%
ROICexgc 548.47%
OM 34.66%
PM (TTM) 18.47%
GM 65.02%
FCFM 38.02%
ROA(3y)12.74%
ROA(5y)10.05%
ROE(3y)38.95%
ROE(5y)30.76%
ROIC(3y)14.76%
ROIC(5y)11.78%
ROICexc(3y)18.03%
ROICexc(5y)14.28%
ROICexgc(3y)580.38%
ROICexgc(5y)446.38%
ROCE(3y)18.99%
ROCE(5y)15.15%
ROICexcg growth 3Y52.32%
ROICexcg growth 5Y48.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.73%
OM growth 3Y-2.23%
OM growth 5Y9.44%
PM growth 3Y-21.3%
PM growth 5Y-0.85%
GM growth 3Y1.13%
GM growth 5Y2.71%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 3.21
Debt/EBITDA 2.26
Cap/Depr 5.35%
Cap/Sales 0.96%
Interest Coverage 5.96
Cash Conversion 73.97%
Profit Quality 205.84%
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z 5.78
F-Score6
WACC10.94%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)8.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)7.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.43%
Profit Quality(3y)199.96%
Profit Quality(5y)248.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.82%
EPS 3Y20.14%
EPS 5Y17.9%
EPS Q2Q%45.59%
EPS Next Y38.33%
EPS Next 2Y27.86%
EPS Next 3Y23.83%
EPS Next 5Y24.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.3%
Revenue growth 3Y23.39%
Revenue growth 5Y17.94%
Sales Q2Q%24.71%
Revenue Next Year20.97%
Revenue Next 2Y18.53%
Revenue Next 3Y17.08%
Revenue Next 5Y18.89%
EBIT growth 1Y24.88%
EBIT growth 3Y20.65%
EBIT growth 5Y29.07%
EBIT Next Year43.77%
EBIT Next 3Y23.48%
EBIT Next 5Y23.08%
FCF growth 1Y22.98%
FCF growth 3Y13.38%
FCF growth 5Y15.95%
OCF growth 1Y22.99%
OCF growth 3Y13.19%
OCF growth 5Y15.53%