Microchip Technology Inc. vs Novavax Inc — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $83.25 (market cap $43.72B), while Novavax Inc trades at $8.06 (market cap $1.30B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is far larger — about 33.6× Novavax Inc's market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays a 2.26% dividend while Novavax Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | NVAX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.72B | $1.30B |
Sector | Technology | Health |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $11.19 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $6.22 |
Enterprise Value | $49.01B | $800.50M |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | — |
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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 →Novavax, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company. The Company creates novel vaccines to address a broad range of infectious diseases worldwide using proprietary virus-like particle (VLP) technology.
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