MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:MU • US5951121038

414.88 USD
-20.91 (-4.8%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
422.15 USD
+7.27 (+1.75%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:07:39 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, MU scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MU was compared to 113 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. While MU has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MU is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, MU could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MU had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year MU had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years MU 4 years were profitable.
  • In the past 5 years MU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B -5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of MU (13.85%) is better than 86.73% of its industry peers.
  • MU's Return On Equity of 20.25% is amongst the best of the industry. MU outperforms 85.84% of its industry peers.
  • MU has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MU outperforms 87.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.85%
ROE 20.25%
ROIC 14.22%
ROA(3y)0.79%
ROA(5y)5.08%
ROE(3y)1.42%
ROE(5y)7%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of MU (28.15%) is better than 86.73% of its industry peers.
  • MU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of MU (32.68%) is better than 91.15% of its industry peers.
  • MU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • MU has a Gross Margin (45.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MU has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 32.68%
PM (TTM) 28.15%
GM 45.31%
OM growth 3Y-5.79%
OM growth 5Y13.08%
PM growth 3Y-6.83%
PM growth 5Y12.75%
GM growth 3Y-4.15%
GM growth 5Y5.42%
MU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MU has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for MU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for MU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MU Yearly Shares OutstandingMU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • MU has an Altman-Z score of 12.97. This indicates that MU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MU has a better Altman-Z score (12.97) than 76.11% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MU is 2.53, which is a good value as it means it would take MU, 2.53 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.53, MU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that MU is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • MU has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.19) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.19
Debt/FCF 2.53
Altman-Z 12.97
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC10.85%
MU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

  • MU has a Current Ratio of 2.46. This indicates that MU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MU's Current ratio of 2.46 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MU outperforms 41.59% of its industry peers.
  • MU has a Quick Ratio of 1.78. This is a normal value and indicates that MU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MU's Quick ratio of 1.78 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MU is outperformed by 61.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.46
Quick Ratio 1.78
MU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • MU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 181.30%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.98% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • MU shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 45.43%.
  • Measured over the past years, MU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)181.3%
EPS 3Y-0.2%
EPS 5Y23.98%
EPS Q2Q%167.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.43%
Revenue growth 3Y6.71%
Revenue growth 5Y11.76%
Sales Q2Q%56.65%

3.2 Future

  • MU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.31% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MU will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y313.37%
EPS Next 2Y133.56%
EPS Next 3Y71.64%
EPS Next 5Y19.31%
Revenue Next Year103.71%
Revenue Next 2Y60.77%
Revenue Next 3Y38.81%
Revenue Next 5Y15.11%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
MU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
MU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 10 20 30 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.78, MU can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.30, MU is valued a bit more expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.17, the valuation of MU can be described as reasonable.
  • MU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MU is cheaper than 99.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, MU is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.78
Fwd PE 9.17
MU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 74.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • MU's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 100.36
EV/EBITDA 21.97
MU Per share dataMU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • MU has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • MU's earnings are expected to grow with 71.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)1.53
EPS Next 2Y133.56%
EPS Next 3Y71.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.12%, MU is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • MU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.49.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.12%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of MU grows each year by 44.19%, which is quite nice.
  • MU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • MU has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
MU Yearly Dividends per shareMU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 4.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of MU is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP4.41%
EPS Next 2Y133.56%
EPS Next 3Y71.64%
MU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B -5B 10B
MU Dividend Payout.MU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC / MU FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to MU.


Can you provide the valuation status for MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC?

MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MU stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU) is expected to grow by 313.37% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MU stock?

The dividend rating of MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 4.41%.