Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd trades at $183.5 (market cap $91.28B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.02 (market cap $44.20B). The key difference: Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd is far larger — about 2.1× Microchip Technology Inc.'s market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.24%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AEM | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $91.28B | $44.20B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Technology |
52-Week High | $252.19 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $130.23 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $88.12B | $49.32B |
Dividend Yield | 1% | 2.24% |
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Agnico Eagle Mines is a gold miner operating mines in Canada, Mexico, and Finland. It also owns 50% of the Canadian Malartic mine. Agnico operated just one mine, LaRonde, as recently as 2008 before bringing its other mines on line in rapid succession in the following years. The company produced more than 1.7 million gold ounces in 2020. Agnico Eagle is focused on increasing gold production in lower-risk jurisdictions.
Read more on AEM →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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