Microchip Technology Inc. vs Banco Santander SA — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $83.12 (market cap $43.72B), while Banco Santander SA trades at $13.75 (market cap $191.46B). The key difference: Banco Santander SA is far larger — about 4.4× 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 | SAN | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.72B | $191.46B |
Sector | Technology | Financials |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $14.37 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $8.40 |
Enterprise Value | $49.01B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | 2.09% |
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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 →Santander's focus is on retail and commercial banking. Latin America is geographically the largest operation, with Brazil by far the largest. Its continental European business is still mainly Iberian. Santander's U.K. presence is the result of the acquisition of building society Abbey. In the U.S., Santander operates a vehicle finance business and a regional bank focused on the Northeastern states.
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