Stock comparison
CSG Systems International
Lam Research
Scored across Buffett, Graham, Lynch and Greenblatt - plus a side-by-side metric table covering valuation, quality, growth and balance sheet.
CSGS
CSG Systems International
Market cap
$2.3B
Sector
Technology
LRCX
Lam Research
Market cap
$356.06B
Sector
Technology
Overall winner
Lam Research LRCX
Wins on the combined sum of fit scores across all four strategies. Per-strategy breakdown below.
Fit scores by strategy
| Strategy | CSGS | LRCX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Buffett | 51C | 78B | LRCX |
| Benjamin Graham | 80A | 88A | LRCX |
| Philip Fisher | 35D | 76B | LRCX |
| Peter Lynch | 22F | 69B | LRCX |
| Joel Greenblatt | 19F | 84C | LRCX |
| Charlie Munger | 46D | 86A | LRCX |
| Terry Smith | 44D | 88A | LRCX |
Side-by-side metrics
| Metric | CSGS | LRCX |
|---|---|---|
| Market cap | $2.3B | $356.06B |
| P/E (TTM) | 35.2x | 53.0x |
| EV/EBIT | 9.1x | 60.2x |
| ROIC (TTM) | 12.77% | 42.79% |
| Gross margin | 48.01% | 49.98% |
| Net margin | 5.14% | 30.94% |
| Revenue CAGR 5y | 3.98% | 5.96% |
| EPS CAGR 5y | -2.98% | 11.27% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.9x | 0.4x |
| Dividend yield | 1.61% | 0.35% |
Where each one wins
The metrics with the biggest gap between the two - sorted so the most decisive edges read first.
CSGS leads on
- EV/EBIT9.1xvs 60.2x+85%
- Dividend yield1.61%vs 0.35%+78%
- P/E (TTM)35.2xvs 53.0x+34%
LRCX leads on
- EPS CAGR 5y11.27%vs -2.98%+126%
- Market cap$356.06Bvs $2.3B+99%
- Net margin30.94%vs 5.14%+83%
- Debt / Equity0.4xvs 1.9x+82%
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Key terms in this analysis
Educational tool. Fit scores are deterministic projections from public financials onto each investor's published criteria - not personal recommendations or advice.