Microchip Technology Inc. vs Vale SA — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.02 (market cap $44.20B), while Vale SA trades at $14.39 (market cap $62.26B). The key difference: Vale SA is the larger of the two by market cap, and Vale SA pays the higher dividend (8.12%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | VALE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $44.20B | $62.26B |
Sector | Technology | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $17.82 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $9.71 |
Enterprise Value | $49.32B | $78.50B |
Dividend Yield | 2.24% | 8.12% |
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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 →Vale is the world's largest iron ore miner and one of the largest diversified miners, along with BHP and Rio Tinto. Earnings are dominated by the bulk materials division, primarily iron ore and iron ore pellets, with minor contributions from iron ore proxies, including manganese and coal. The base metals division is much smaller, primarily consisting of nickel mines and smelters with a small contribution from copper.
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