Microchip Technology Inc. vs VF Corp — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $80 (market cap $43.72B), while VF Corp trades at $16.88 (market cap $6.62B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is far larger — about 6.6× VF Corp's market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.26%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | VFC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.72B | $6.62B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $21.55 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $11.66 |
Enterprise Value | $49.01B | $10.77B |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | 2.13% |
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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 →VF designs, produces, and distributes branded apparel and accessories. Its largest apparel categories include action sports, outdoor, and workwear. Its portfolio of about a dozen brands includes Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Supreme, and Dickies. VF markets its products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through wholesale sales to retailers, e-commerce, and branded stores owned by the company and partners. The company has grown through multiple acquisitions and traces its roots to 1899.
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