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Different business models: this comparison spans Consumer Defensive, Technology. Margin, capital intensity, and valuation differences should be interpreted in that sector context.
Metric
ValuationTTM multiples, at last close
P/E Ratio45.5159.72
Forward P/E39.9223.07
P/B Ratio11.9785.90
P/S Ratio1.3715.26
P/FCF Ratio45.5759.74
EV/EBITDA28.3243.09
Profitabilitytrailing twelve months
Gross Margin12.9%45.6%
Operating Margin3.8%33.6%
Net Margin3.0%26.1%
ROE26.4%146.9%
ROA10.2%31.9%
ROIC19.0%51.4%
Financial Healthlatest reported quarter
Current Ratio1.071.59
Quick Ratio0.611.11
Debt/Equity0.251.78
Interest Coverage67.4214.42
Dividendstrailing dividends vs latest price
Dividend Yield0.6%0.3%
Payout Ratio27.9%21.1%
Yrs of Dividend Growth211

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