Microchip Technology Inc. vs Novo Nordisk A/S — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $83.25 (market cap $43.72B), while Novo Nordisk A/S trades at $49.35 (market cap $220.53B). The key difference: Novo Nordisk A/S is far larger — about 5× Microchip Technology Inc.'s market cap, and Novo Nordisk A/S pays the higher dividend (3.63%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | NVO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.72B | $220.53B |
Sector | Technology | Health |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $71.70 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $35.29 |
Enterprise Value | $49.01B | $239.49B |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | 3.63% |
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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 →With almost 50% market share by volume of the global insulin market, Novo Nordisk is the leading provider of diabetes-care products in the world. Based in Denmark, the company manufactures and markets a variety of human and modern insulins, injectable diabetes treatments, and oral antidiabetic agents. Novo also has a biopharmaceutical segment (constituting roughly 15% of revenue) that specializes in protein therapies for hemophilia and other disorders.
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