Microchip Technology Inc. vs Yum China Holdings Inc — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $83.25 (market cap $43.72B), while Yum China Holdings Inc trades at $43.91 (market cap $15.09B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is far larger — about 2.9× Yum China Holdings Inc's market cap, and Yum China Holdings Inc pays the higher dividend (2.64%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | YUMC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.72B | $15.09B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $57.95 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $40.18 |
Enterprise Value | $49.01B | $15.98B |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | 2.64% |
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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 →With almost 10,600 units and USD 9.5 billion in systemwide sales in 2020, Yum China is the largest restaurant chain in China. It generates revenue through its own restaurants and franchise fees. Key concepts include KFC (7,166 units) and Pizza Hut (2,355), but the company's portfolio also includes other brands such as Little Sheep, East Dawning, Taco Bell, Huang Ji Huang, COFFii & Joy, and Lavazza (collectively representing about 985 units). Yum China is a trademark licensee of Yum Brands, paying 3% of total systemwide sales to the company it separated from in October 2016.
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