AMD vs PLTR: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Palantir Technologies Inc. โ€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-04-16.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ยท Technology
$278.26
+40.5% upside to fair value
High Conviction Grade B+
VS
Palantir Technologies Inc. ยท Technology
$142.76
-24.3% upside to fair value
Med Conviction Grade C
QuantHub Verdict
AMD has more upside to fair value (+40.5%). AMD trades at a lower forward P/E (104.6x). These are model outputs โ€” not personalized investment advice. See all research โ†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric AMD PLTR
Current Price $278.26 $142.76
Fair Value Estimate $391.00 $108.00
Upside to Fair Value +40.5% -24.3%
Market Cap $453.7B $327.1B
Forward P/E 104.6x 209.7x
EV / EBITDA โ€” โ€”
Price / Sales 13.1x 73.1x
Price / FCF 67.4x 155.7x
Revenue Growth YoY +11.1% +19.1%
Gross Margin 49.5% 82.4%
Operating Margin 10.7% 31.6%
Return on Equity 7.2% 25.7%
Dividend Yield โ€” โ€”
FCF Yield 1.5% 0.6%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Buy
Investment Thesis
AMD โ€” Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
AMD has solidified its position as a premier challenger to NVIDIA in AI GPUs and Intel in CPUs, fueled by explosive Data Center growth reaching $16.6 billion in 2025, up 32% year-over-year, alongside robust Client and Gaming expansion to $14.6 billion, up 51%. Under CEO Lisa Su's leadership, the company achieved 34% total revenue growth to $34.6 billion in 2025 with net income of $4.3 billion, yeโ€ฆ
PLTR โ€” Palantir Technologies Inc.
Palantir Technologies develops data analytics and AI software platforms like Gotham and Foundry for government and commercial clients. The business excels with high margins (gross 82.4%, net 36.3%), accelerating growth (Q4 FY2025 revenue up 70% YoY to $1.41B, 2026 guidance $7.19B implying 61% growth), and strong moats in defense and enterprise AI, but trades expensively at 73x P/S versus 5-year mโ€ฆ
Accumulation Zones
Metric AMD PLTR
Zone Low $293.00 $81.00
Zone High $332.00 $92.00
In Buy Zone? Yes No
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