Box Inc vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Box Inc trades at $32.5 (market cap $4.55B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.22 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is far larger — about 9.7× Box Inc's market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays a 2.25% dividend while Box Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BOX | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $4.55B | $43.99B |
Sector | Technology | Technology |
52-Week High | $33.60 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $21.37 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $5.10B | $49.12B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.25% |
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Box is a cloud-based content services platform that provides cloud-based storage and workflow collaboration services for enterprise customers. The firm was founded in 2005 as a file sync and sharing provider. More recently, however, the company has focused on bolstering its product portfolio by adding tools such as governance and e-signature that enhance workflow management and collaboration.
Read more on BOX →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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