Microchip Technology Inc. vs Koninklijke Philips NV — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.22 (market cap $43.99B), while Koninklijke Philips NV trades at $26.99 (market cap $26.58B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Koninklijke Philips NV pays the higher dividend (3.75%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | PHG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.99B | $26.58B |
Sector | Technology | Health |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $32.91 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $25.02 |
Enterprise Value | $49.12B | $33.13B |
Dividend Yield | 2.25% | 3.75% |
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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 →Philips is a diversified global healthcare company operating in three segments: diagnosis and treatment, connected care, and personal health. About 50% of the company's revenue comes from the diagnosis and treatment segment, which features imaging systems, ultrasound equipment, image-guided therapy solutions and healthcare informatics. The connected care segment (27% of revenue) encompasses monitoring and analytics systems for hospitals and sleep and respiratory care devices, whereas the personal health business (remainder of revenue) includes electric toothbrushes and men's grooming and personal-care products. In 2021, Philips generated EUR 17.2 billion in sales and had 80,000 employees in over 100 countries.
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