Microchip Technology Inc. vs Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $83.3 (market cap $43.72B), while Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. trades at $180.6 (market cap $87.77B). The key difference: Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. is far larger — about 2× Microchip Technology Inc.'s market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.26%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | MRSH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.72B | $87.77B |
Sector | Technology | Financials |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $211.21 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $157.32 |
Enterprise Value | $49.01B | $108.61B |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | 2.17% |
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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 →Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc is a professional services firm that provides advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital. The company operates through two main segments: risk and insurance services and consulting. In risk and insurance services, the firm offers services via Marsh (an insurance broker) and Guy Carpenter (a risk and reinsurance specialist). The consulting division comprises Mercer (a provider of human resource services) and Oliver Wyman (management and economic consultancy).
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