AMD vs HD: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and The Home Depot, Inc. β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-07-13.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Β· Technology
$555.79
+24.0% upside to fair value
Grade B
VS
The Home Depot, Inc. Β· Consumer Cyclical
$343.30
+34.6% upside to fair value
Grade A High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
HD has more upside to fair value (+34.6%). HD trades at a lower forward P/E (24.3x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric AMD HD
Current Price $555.79 $343.30
Fair Value Estimate $689.29 $462.14
Upside to Fair Value +24.0% +34.6%
Market Cap $906.3B $342.3B
Forward P/E 177.7x 24.3x
EV / EBITDA 110.2x 16.5x
Price / Sales 24.1x 2.0x
Price / FCF 105.3x 23.9x
Revenue Growth YoY +37.8% +4.8%
Gross Margin 50.3% 33.1%
Operating Margin 11.7% 12.4%
Return on Equity 8.1% 113.3%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 0.95% 4.18%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Buy
Investment Thesis
AMD β€” Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is a leading semiconductor company specializing in high-performance CPUs and GPUs with a competitive moat driven by technical innovation and ecosystem scale. Under CEO Dr. Lisa Su's leadership since 2014, AMD has transformed from a $2 billion market cap to over $90 billion, gaining significant market share from Intel and Nvidia. The company reported $34.6 billio…
HD β€” The Home Depot, Inc.
The Home Depot, Inc. operates as a leading home improvement retailer in the consumer cyclical sector, leveraging a strong brand and cost advantages to maintain a durable competitive moat. Despite a modest revenue growth of 4.8% and a decline in earnings by 4.2% in the most recent quarter, the company exhibits exceptional profitability metrics including a 113.3% return on equity and solid margins …
Accumulation Zones
Metric AMD HD
Zone Low $516.97 $346.61
Zone High $585.90 $392.82
In Buy Zone? Yes Yes
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