MRVL vs SMCI: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Marvell Technology, Inc. and Super Micro Computer, Inc. โ€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-05-07.
Marvell Technology, Inc. ยท Technology
$133.37
+23.0% upside to fair value
High Conviction Grade B
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Super Micro Computer, Inc. ยท Technology
$34.66
+45.0% upside to fair value
Grade B High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
SMCI has more upside to fair value (+45.0%). SMCI trades at a lower forward P/E (11.6x). These are model outputs โ€” not personalized investment advice. See all research โ†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric MRVL SMCI
Current Price $133.37 $34.66
Fair Value Estimate $164.02 $50.26
Upside to Fair Value +23.0% +45.0%
Market Cap $116.6B $20.8B
Forward P/E 42.4x 11.6x
EV / EBITDA โ€” 17.9x
Price / Sales 14.2x 0.6x
Price / FCF 83.7x -3.0x
Revenue Growth YoY +7.0% +122.7%
Gross Margin 50.1% 8.4%
Operating Margin 16.3% 4.5%
Return on Equity 19.4% 26.0%
Dividend Yield โ€” 0%
FCF Yield 1.2% โ€”
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Hold
Investment Thesis
MRVL โ€” Marvell Technology, Inc.
Marvell Technology designs semiconductors for data infrastructure, including storage, networking, connectivity for AI, cloud, 5G, and automotive; the business excels with a dominant Data Center segment driving 42% FY2026 revenue growth to $8.2B amid AI demand, strong leadership under long-tenured CEO Matt Murphy, and robust 50% gross margins, though offset by earnings decline and non-Data Center โ€ฆ
SMCI โ€” Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. is a technology company specializing in server and storage systems, with a dominant 97% revenue share from this segment driven by AI and cloud infrastructure demand. The company benefits from a founder-led management team with deep engineering expertise and strong insider ownership of approximately 46-48%, aligning interests with shareholders. Despite explosive revenue โ€ฆ
Accumulation Zones
Metric MRVL SMCI
Zone Low $123.02 $37.70
Zone High $139.42 $42.72
In Buy Zone? Yes Yes
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