By Trefis Team
Publication Date: 2026-10-30 13:39:00
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Broadcom (AVGO) ranked second in both revenue growth and operating margin among six large chip companies over their latest four fiscal quarters. Yet its stock ranked last. Broadcom shares lost 6.8% from October 28, 2025, to October 29, 2026, while all five rivals rose. So how does the price buyers pay for Broadcom’s earnings compare with what they pay for its rivals?
Broadcom Trades At A Middling P/E Among Chip Peers
Broadcom trades at 43.0 times earnings, the third highest multiple among the five companies whose P/E can be compared. Texas Instruments commands the closest P/E in the group at 40.0 times, though it grew revenue 20.3% over its latest four fiscal quarters compared with 48.7% for Broadcom. Broadcom also retains more of every sales dollar as operating profit, generating a 48.5% margin against 41% at Texas Instruments. Even so,…