Microchip Technology Inc. vs Solaredge Technologies Inc — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $83.25 (market cap $43.72B), while Solaredge Technologies Inc trades at $50.15 (market cap $2.96B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is far larger — about 14.8× Solaredge Technologies Inc's market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays a 2.26% dividend while Solaredge Technologies Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | SEDG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.72B | $2.96B |
Sector | Technology | Technology |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $78.51 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $24.42 |
Enterprise Value | $49.01B | $2.89B |
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 →SolarEdge Technologies designs, develops, and sells direct current optimized inverter systems for solar photovoltaic installations. The company system consists of power optimizers, inverters, and cloud-based monitoring platform and addresses a broad range of solar market segments, from residential solar installations to commercial and small utility-scale solar installations. The company sells its products directly to solar installers, engineering, procurement, and construction firms and indirectly to solar installers through distributors and electrical equipment wholesalers. Additionally, the company has nonsolar products targeting energy storage and e-mobility.
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