A O Smith Corp vs STMicroelectronics NV — how do they compare? A O Smith Corp trades at $59.46 (market cap $8.33B), while STMicroelectronics NV trades at $68.5 (market cap $63.01B). The key difference: STMicroelectronics NV is far larger — about 7.6× A O Smith Corp's market cap, and A O Smith Corp pays the higher dividend (2.35%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AOS | STM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $8.33B | $63.01B |
Sector | Industrials | Financials |
52-Week High | $80.47 | $79.91 |
52-Week Low | $55.78 | $21.20 |
Enterprise Value | $8.78B | $61.22B |
Dividend Yield | 2.35% | 0.5% |
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A.O. Smith Corporation manufactures and markets comprehensive lines of residential and commercial gas, gas tankless, and electric water heaters. Supplementary products include water heating equipment, condensing and noncondensing boilers, and water system tanks. The company's two operating segments are by geographic region: North America (majority of total revenue) and the Rest of the World. A material portion of sales in North America derive from replacing existing products, and the company utilizes a wholesale distribution channel and multiple selling locations. The Rest of the World segment sells primarily to Asian countries and operates sales offices to expand distribution and market its product portfolio.
Read more on AOS →A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconductors in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicro is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. STMicro is an especially prominent chip supplier into the industrial and automotive industries.
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