Microchip Technology Inc. vs Altria Group Inc — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $83.51 (market cap $43.72B), while Altria Group Inc trades at $73.04 (market cap $124.67B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc is far larger — about 2.9× Microchip Technology Inc.'s market cap, and Altria Group Inc pays the higher dividend (5.68%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | MO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.72B | $124.67B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $74.66 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $54.72 |
Enterprise Value | $49.01B | $145.75B |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | 5.68% |
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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.
Read more on MCHP →Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Helix Innovations, and Philip Morris Capital, although the company plans to wind down Philip Morris Capital by the end of 2022. It holds a 10% interest in the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev. Through its tobacco subsidiaries, Altria holds the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the U.S. with a 43% share in 2020. Altria holds strategic investments in JUUL Labs (35% economic interest) and Cronos (42%).
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