Micron Technology, Inc. — Semiconductors. Scored on the same transparent 7-signal model behind the daily rankings.
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MU
Micron Technology, Inc. · Semiconductors
FCF$26.2bA
Rev+48.9%A
D/E0.06A-
P/E21.5xB+
PEG0.15A
76.7Score
$991.64$1.1T
1Y Target$1,486Analyst consensus · 42 analysts
5Y Target$2,176Compound horizon
10Y Target$3,227Long-dated conviction
FCF$26.2bTTMA
FCF $26.2b — top-tier cash generation, rarefied air
Rev+48.9%TTM YoYA
Revenue +48.9% — hypergrowth, top decile
D/E0.06A-
D/E 0.06 — less debt than most Technology peers (≈25th pctile)
P/E21.5xB+
P/E 21.5 — below the Technology median (≈40th pctile)
PEG0.15A
PEG 0.15 — exceptional; paying well under fair value for growth
Forward price target — the 1-year figure is the analyst consensus where the stock is covered; the 5- and 10-year figures compound our earnings estimate from there. The DCF below is a separate cross-check on intrinsic value (what it's worth today), not another target.
Quality-growth score · 76.7
Quality0.82
Growth0.91
Value0.60
Entry · Margin of safety
52-week rangeNear 52-week high
21% off the 12-month high
vs DCF fair value218% aboveest. fair value ~$312
Quality signals · context only
Gross profitability49% · A-gross profit ÷ total assets (Novy-Marx)
ROIC44.8% · Areturn on invested capital — not score-weighted
Why now
Micron Technology is a high-quality compounder, perfectly positioned to capitalize on the insatiable demand for advanced memory and storage, particularly within its Cloud Memory Business Unit and for high-bandwidth memory (HBM). With a staggering 48.9% revenue growth and an exceptional 55.9% profit margin, MU is translating secular tailwinds into robust financial performance, further evidenced by its minuscule 0.15 PEG ratio which suggests significant undervaluation relative to its growth trajectory. The crux of the thesis rests on Micron's indispensable role in powering AI, data centers, and next-generation computing, ensuring persistent demand for its specialized memory products.
Moat
Micron's durable edge stems from its deep intellectual property and manufacturing expertise in complex memory products like high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and CXL-based memory, which are critical for high-performance computing. This specialization, particularly within its Core Data Center and Cloud Memory Business Units, creates high switching costs for customers who rely on Micron's performance and reliability. The company's impressive 50.1% ROE is a direct result of its technological leadership and pricing power in these advanced memory categories, which are difficult and expensive for competitors to replicate quickly.
Risk
The primary bear case against Micron centers on the inherent cyclicality of the semiconductor memory market, which historically has seen periods of oversupply and price erosion, despite current strong demand. The company's high beta of 2.14 underscores its sensitivity to broader market sentiment and sector-specific downturns, making it vulnerable to sharp corrections. A concrete signal confirming the bear case would be a sustained decline in average selling prices for dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or NAND, driven by increased competitor output or a slowdown in key end markets like data centers, leading to a contraction in its currently elevated profit margins.
Horizon
1-3 yr $1,486 (42-analyst consensus) — fundamentals + valuation re-rating. 5 yr $2,176 at ~17% CAGR — compounding case rests on the competitive position widening. 10 yr $3,227 if current growth sustains into durable earnings power.
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Position sizing · MU
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Shares to buy
2
Position size
$1,983
4.0% of portfolio
Stop price
$743.73
25% below $991.64
$ at risk if stopped
$495.82
budget $500.00 · 1% of portfolio
Math only — share count is floor(portfolio × risk% ÷ (price × stop%)). Doesn't account for commissions, slippage, gap risk, or position-correlation across your book. Inputs persist locally; never sent to the server. Not investment advice.
Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): score, valuation & FAQ
Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) is a Semiconductors company that scores 76.7 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a solid, above-average reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are FCF (A), Rev (A) and PEG (A). On valuation, MU sits about 218% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value (i.e. the DCF flags it as rich).
Is MU a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores MU 76.7 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a solid, above-average reading. That is driven by FCF (A), Rev (A) and PEG (A). A score is a quantitative screen of Micron Technology, Inc.'s fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does MU score 76.7 on Bull Rankings?
The quality-growth score blends three pillars — quality (returns on capital, margins, leverage, earnings quality), growth (revenue and earnings expansion), and value (valuation versus sector peers). MU earns its highest marks on FCF (A), Rev (A) and PEG (A). Each pillar is graded against sector-aware thresholds, then combined into the single 0–100 score.
Is MU overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $991.64, MU sits about 218% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value (i.e. the DCF flags it as rich). It trades at a 21.5x× P/E (graded B+). Discounted-cash-flow estimates are sensitive to growth and discount-rate assumptions, so treat this as a cross-check, not a price target.
What are the main risks of investing in MU?
The primary bear case against Micron centers on the inherent cyclicality of the semiconductor memory market, which historically has seen periods of oversupply and price erosion, despite current strong demand. The company's high beta of 2.14 underscores its sensitivity to broader market sentiment and sector-specific downturns, making it vulnerable to sharp corrections. A concrete signal confirming the bear case would be a sustained decline in average selling prices for dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or NAND, driven by increased competitor output or a slowdown in key end markets like data centers, leading to a contraction in its currently elevated profit margins.
Bull Rankings is an automated fundamentals screen for research and education. It is not investment advice, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Do your own research and consider consulting a licensed financial adviser.