Microchip Technology Inc. vs S&P Global Inc — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $83.3 (market cap $43.72B), while S&P Global Inc trades at $431.26 (market cap $132.71B). The key difference: S&P Global Inc is far larger — about 3× 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 | SPGI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.72B | $132.71B |
Sector | Technology | Financials |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $534.79 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $370.42 |
Enterprise Value | $49.01B | $144.68B |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | 0.87% |
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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 →S&P Global provides data and benchmarks to capital and commodity market participants. In 2021 and excluding IHS Markit, S&P Ratings was over 45% of the firm's revenue and over 55% of the firm's operating income. S&P Ratings is the largest credit rating agency in the world. The firm's other segments include Market Intelligence, Indices, and Platts. Market Intelligence provides desktop tools and other data solutions to investment banks, corporations, and other entities. Indices provides benchmarks for financial markets and is monetized through subscriptions, asset-based fees, and transaction-based royalties. Platts provides benchmarks to commodity markets, principally petroleum.
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