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4. Financial Analysis (AMD)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) currently trades at $166.62 per share (as of the latest data). Key financial metrics include:

• P/E Ratio: AMD’s trailing P/E ratio is approximately 35x, calculated using its current stock price and trailing twelve months (TTM) earnings per share (EPS). This valuation reflects investor optimism about its AI hardware (e.g., Instinct GPUs) and data center growth.
• Cash Reserves: AMD’s latest quarterly balance sheet indicates $15 billion in cash and equivalents, providing liquidity for R&D, strategic acquisitions, and operational flexibility.

Comparison to NVIDIA

• P/E Ratio: AMD (35x) vs. NVIDIA (58.83x) – AMD’s lower ratio may signal more conservative growth expectations or a discount for its narrower AI focus compared to NVIDIA’s diversified ecosystem.
• Cash Reserves: AMD ($15B) vs. NVIDIA (unspecified but likely higher due to its larger market cap and revenue streams).

Key Takeaways

• AMD’s 35x P/E and $15B cash reserves position it to capitalize on AI hardware demand, though its valuation is more aligned with mid-term growth than NVIDIA’s premium for long-term AI software/ecosystem dominance.
• The company’s strong liquidity and competitive GPU offerings (e.g., Instinct series) support its ability to sustain R&D in AI and data center markets.