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In the fast-paced and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) in comparison to its major competitors within the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry. By analyzing crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable insights for investors and offer a deeper understanding of company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Apple Background</h3>
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Apple Inc</td>
<td>31.36</td>
<td>45.02</td>
<td>7.64</td>
<td>37.11%</td>
<td>$32.25</td>
<td>$44.87</td>
<td>5.08%</td>
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<td>Super Micro Computer Inc</td>
<td>22.46</td>
<td>3.87</td>
<td>1.21</td>
<td>1.72%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>19.48%</td>
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<td>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co</td>
<td>8.44</td>
<td>0.91</td>
<td>0.76</td>
<td>2.39%</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>16.27%</td>
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<td>NetApp Inc</td>
<td>18.48</td>
<td>20.70</td>
<td>3.23</td>
<td>31.69%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>2.18%</td>
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<td>Pure Storage Inc</td>
<td>180.81</td>
<td>14.03</td>
<td>6.06</td>
<td>3.12%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.59</td>
<td>11.4%</td>
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<td>Western Digital Corp</td>
<td>17.07</td>
<td>3.36</td>
<td>1.12</td>
<td>5.86%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>30.94%</td>
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<td>Eastman Kodak Co</td>
<td>12.44</td>
<td>0.86</td>
<td>0.51</td>
<td>-1.66%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
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<td>Turtle Beach Corp</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>1.85</td>
<td>0.62</td>
<td>-0.55%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>14.42%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>39.24</td>
<td>6.51</td>
<td>1.93</td>
<td>6.08%</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>13.41%</td>
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 </style>By carefully studying Apple, we can deduce the following trends: 
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With a Price to Earnings ratio of 31.36, which is 0.8x less than the industry average, the stock shows potential for growth at a reasonable price, making it an interesting consideration for market participants.
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With a Price to Book ratio of 45.02, which is 6.92x the industry average, Apple might be considered overvalued in terms of its book value, as it is trading at a higher multiple compared to its industry peers.
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With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 7.64, which is 3.96x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
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The Return on Equity (ROE) of 37.11% is 31.03% above the industry average, highlighting efficient use of equity to generate profits.
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The company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $32.25 Billion, which is 107.5x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
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With higher gross profit of $44.87 Billion, which indicates 57.53x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
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The company is witnessing a substantial decline in revenue growth, with a rate of 5.08% compared to the industry average of 13.41%, which indicates a challenging sales environment.
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</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio measures the financial leverage of a company by evaluating its debt relative to its equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
In terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Apple can be assessed by comparing it to its top 4 peers, resulting in the following observations:
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Apple holds a middle position in terms of the debt-to-equity ratio compared to its top 4 peers.
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This indicates a balanced financial structure with a moderate level of debt and an appropriate reliance on equity financing with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47.
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Apple in the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest that the market values Apple's assets and sales highly. Apple's high ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit reflect strong profitability and operational efficiency. However, the low revenue growth may indicate challenges in expanding market share compared to industry peers.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Amidst the fast-paced and highly competitive business environment of today, conducting comprehensive company analysis is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will delve into an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) in comparison to its major competitors within the Interactive Media &amp; Services industry. By analyzing critical financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable insights for investors and offer a deeper understanding of company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Meta Platforms Background</h3>
Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta's overall sales.
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<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc</td>
<td>24.89</td>
<td>8.65</td>
<td>9.73</td>
<td>9.05%</td>
<td>$22.52</td>
<td>$34.74</td>
<td>16.07%</td>
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<td>Alphabet Inc</td>
<td>19.07</td>
<td>6.01</td>
<td>5.82</td>
<td>10.3%</td>
<td>$46.31</td>
<td>$53.87</td>
<td>12.04%</td>
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<td>Baidu Inc</td>
<td>8.36</td>
<td>0.77</td>
<td>1.58</td>
<td>2.89%</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$14.96</td>
<td>2.98%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Pinterest Inc</td>
<td>11.67</td>
<td>4.58</td>
<td>5.92</td>
<td>0.19%</td>
<td>$-0.03</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>15.54%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Reddit Inc</td>
<td>19.70</td>
<td>8.18</td>
<td>12.09</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>61.49%</td>
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<td>Kanzhun Ltd</td>
<td>30.31</td>
<td>3.48</td>
<td>7.43</td>
<td>3.05%</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>$1.51</td>
<td>15.4%</td>
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<td>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp</td>
<td>22.14</td>
<td>6.08</td>
<td>1353.68</td>
<td>-3.51%</td>
<td>$-0.03</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>6.58%</td>
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<td>CarGurus Inc</td>
<td>85.97</td>
<td>7.82</td>
<td>3.71</td>
<td>8.27%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>4.34%</td>
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<td>ZoomInfo Technologies Inc</td>
<td>79.58</td>
<td>1.91</td>
<td>2.78</td>
<td>1.6%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>-1.42%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Yelp Inc</td>
<td>18.65</td>
<td>3.34</td>
<td>1.84</td>
<td>3.31%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.32</td>
<td>7.75%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Weibo Corp</td>
<td>6.82</td>
<td>0.67</td>
<td>1.43</td>
<td>3.09%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>0.34%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Tripadvisor Inc</td>
<td>35.56</td>
<td>2.55</td>
<td>1.10</td>
<td>-1.39%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>0.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ziff Davis Inc</td>
<td>17.65</td>
<td>0.71</td>
<td>0.96</td>
<td>1.37%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>4.5%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Yalla Group Ltd</td>
<td>10.06</td>
<td>1.65</td>
<td>4.11</td>
<td>5.14%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>6.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taboola.com Ltd</td>
<td>86.50</td>
<td>1.10</td>
<td>0.67</td>
<td>-0.85%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>3.26%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>32.29</td>
<td>3.49</td>
<td>100.22</td>
<td>2.48%</td>
<td>$4.06</td>
<td>$5.23</td>
<td>10.01%</td>
</tr>
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 </style>Upon closer analysis of Meta Platforms, the following trends become apparent: 
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A Price to Earnings ratio of 24.89 significantly below the industry average by 0.77x suggests undervaluation. This can make the stock appealing for those seeking growth.
</li>
<li>
The elevated Price to Book ratio of 8.65 relative to the industry average by 2.48x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
</li>
<li>
Based on its sales performance, the stock could be deemed undervalued with a Price to Sales ratio of 9.73, which is 0.1x the industry average.
</li>
<li>
The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 9.05%, which is 6.57% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
</li>
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Compared to its industry, the company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $22.52 Billion, which is 5.55x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
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With higher gross profit of $34.74 Billion, which indicates 6.64x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
With a revenue growth of 16.07%, which surpasses the industry average of 10.01%, the company is demonstrating robust sales expansion and gaining market share.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748012431_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is an important measure to assess the financial structure and risk profile of a company.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
In light of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, a comparison between Meta Platforms and its top 4 peers reveals the following information:
<ul>
<li>
Meta Platforms has a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27.
</li>
<li>
This suggests that the company has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be perceived as a positive indicator by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Meta Platforms, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB ratio suggests the market values the company's assets highly. A low PS ratio implies sales are generating strong value. The high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth highlight the company's strong financial performance within the Interactive Media &amp; Services industry.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Industry Comparison: Evaluating Meta Platforms Against Competitors In Interactive Media &amp; Services Industry

Fox's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NYSE">FOX</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.21% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.48 million shares sold short, which is 3.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.22 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Fox Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748012431_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Fox has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Fox's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Fox's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.68%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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WeRide's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NYSE">WRD</a>) short percent of float has risen 32.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.37 million shares sold short, which is 0.78% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>WeRide Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748012426_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for WeRide has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing WeRide's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, WeRide's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.77%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Is WeRide Gaining or Losing Market Support?

In today's rapidly evolving and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is crucial for investors and industry analysts to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will undertake an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) alongside its primary competitors in the Software industry. By meticulously examining crucial financial indicators, market positioning, and growth potential, we aim to provide valuable insights to investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Microsoft Background</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Microsoft Corp</td>
<td>35.15</td>
<td>10.50</td>
<td>12.58</td>
<td>8.27%</td>
<td>$40.71</td>
<td>$48.15</td>
<td>13.27%</td>
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<td>Oracle Corp</td>
<td>36.93</td>
<td>26.37</td>
<td>8.06</td>
<td>19.27%</td>
<td>$5.89</td>
<td>$9.94</td>
<td>6.4%</td>
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<td>ServiceNow Inc</td>
<td>137.82</td>
<td>20.74</td>
<td>18.50</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>18.63%</td>
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<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc</td>
<td>106.98</td>
<td>17.17</td>
<td>14.86</td>
<td>3.85%</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$1.67</td>
<td>15.33%</td>
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<td>Fortinet Inc</td>
<td>42.64</td>
<td>40.41</td>
<td>13.05</td>
<td>25.08%</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>13.77%</td>
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<td>Gen Digital Inc</td>
<td>26.95</td>
<td>7.59</td>
<td>4.40</td>
<td>6.43%</td>
<td>$0.53</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>4.77%</td>
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<td>Monday.Com Ltd</td>
<td>289.69</td>
<td>13.36</td>
<td>14.71</td>
<td>2.57%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>30.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CommVault Systems Inc</td>
<td>104.40</td>
<td>23.81</td>
<td>7.96</td>
<td>10.11%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>23.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dolby Laboratories Inc</td>
<td>28.62</td>
<td>2.82</td>
<td>5.58</td>
<td>3.61%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>1.38%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qualys Inc</td>
<td>27.90</td>
<td>9.95</td>
<td>8.15</td>
<td>9.75%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>9.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Progress Software Corp</td>
<td>48.25</td>
<td>6.11</td>
<td>3.38</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>28.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Teradata Corp</td>
<td>15.66</td>
<td>13.36</td>
<td>1.26</td>
<td>30.24%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>-10.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rapid7 Inc</td>
<td>56.12</td>
<td>28.04</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>5.98%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>N-able Inc</td>
<td>97</td>
<td>1.89</td>
<td>3.11</td>
<td>-0.93%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>3.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>78.38</td>
<td>16.28</td>
<td>8.06</td>
<td>9.47%</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>$1.36</td>
<td>11.42%</td>
</tr>
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 </style>When analyzing Microsoft, the following trends become evident: 
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<li>
The Price to Earnings ratio of 35.15 is 0.45x lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
Considering a Price to Book ratio of 10.5, which is well below the industry average by 0.64x, the stock may be undervalued based on its book value compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
The Price to Sales ratio of 12.58, which is 1.56x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
The company has a lower Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.27%, which is 1.2% below the industry average. This indicates potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits, which could be attributed to various factors.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $40.71 Billion, which is 61.68x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The gross profit of $48.15 Billion is 35.4x above that of its industry, highlighting stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 13.27% is notably higher compared to the industry average of 11.42%, showcasing exceptional sales performance and strong demand for its products or services.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748012422_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a key indicator of a company's financial health and its reliance on debt financing.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By considering the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Microsoft can be compared to its top 4 peers, leading to the following observations:
<ul>
<li>
Among its top 4 peers, Microsoft has a stronger financial position with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19.
</li>
<li>
This indicates that the company relies less on debt financing and maintains a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Microsoft in the Software industry, the PE and PB ratios suggest that the stock is undervalued compared to its peers. However, the high PS ratio indicates that the stock may be overvalued based on revenue. In terms of ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit, Microsoft outperforms its peers, indicating strong profitability and operational efficiency. Additionally, the high revenue growth rate further highlights Microsoft's strong position in the industry.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

MSFT

Comparing Microsoft With Industry Competitors In Software Industry

In the current session, the stock is trading at $229.22, after a 0.33% increase. Over the past month, Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) stock increased by 4.55%, and in the past year, by 12.38%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748012423_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 56.57 in the Insurance industry, Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 28.03. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748012423_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: Marsh & McLennan Cos

Ulta Beauty's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NYSE">ULTA</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.65% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.75 million shares sold short, which is 7.96% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.92 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Ulta Beauty Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748012421_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ulta Beauty has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ulta Beauty's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ulta Beauty's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 13.74%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

ULTA

What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Ulta Beauty?

Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 15.37% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.58%. Currently, Strategy has a market capitalization of $106.24 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MSTR: If an investor had bought $1000 of MSTR stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $68,989.78 today based on a price of $384.07 for MSTR at the time of writing.
<h3>Strategy's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748012415_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

MSTR

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Amidst the fast-paced and highly competitive business environment of today, conducting comprehensive company analysis is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will delve into an extensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in comparison to its major competitors within the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. By analyzing critical financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable insights for investors and offer a deeper understanding of company's performance in the industry.
<h3>NVIDIA Background</h3>
Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>NVIDIA Corp</td>
<td>45.18</td>
<td>40.84</td>
<td>25.25</td>
<td>30.42%</td>
<td>$25.82</td>
<td>$28.72</td>
<td>77.94%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Broadcom Inc</td>
<td>106.73</td>
<td>15.53</td>
<td>20.38</td>
<td>8.01%</td>
<td>$8.54</td>
<td>$10.14</td>
<td>24.71%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd</td>
<td>23.72</td>
<td>6.73</td>
<td>9.77</td>
<td>8.19%</td>
<td>$608.71</td>
<td>$493.4</td>
<td>41.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc</td>
<td>80.81</td>
<td>3.10</td>
<td>6.52</td>
<td>1.23%</td>
<td>$1.59</td>
<td>$3.74</td>
<td>35.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Texas Instruments Inc</td>
<td>34.13</td>
<td>9.98</td>
<td>10.32</td>
<td>7.08%</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>11.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qualcomm Inc</td>
<td>15.04</td>
<td>5.84</td>
<td>3.92</td>
<td>10.3%</td>
<td>$3.67</td>
<td>$6.04</td>
<td>16.93%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>172.37</td>
<td>19.98</td>
<td>34.30</td>
<td>3.17%</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>26.25%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Micron Technology Inc</td>
<td>22.69</td>
<td>2.18</td>
<td>3.42</td>
<td>3.32%</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>38.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>57.59</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>10.76</td>
<td>1.11%</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>-3.56%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>17.93</td>
<td>9.85</td>
<td>13.69</td>
<td>4.17%</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$0.35</td>
<td>39.24%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STMicroelectronics NV</td>
<td>21.34</td>
<td>1.27</td>
<td>1.92</td>
<td>0.32%</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.84</td>
<td>-27.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd</td>
<td>19.69</td>
<td>2.08</td>
<td>1.07</td>
<td>2.39%</td>
<td>$27.16</td>
<td>$24.89</td>
<td>11.56%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Microelectronics Corp</td>
<td>13.06</td>
<td>1.57</td>
<td>2.56</td>
<td>2.06%</td>
<td>$23.86</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>5.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ON Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>29.37</td>
<td>2.20</td>
<td>2.72</td>
<td>-5.78%</td>
<td>$-0.37</td>
<td>$0.29</td>
<td>-22.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Solar Inc</td>
<td>13.28</td>
<td>2.05</td>
<td>3.95</td>
<td>2.59%</td>
<td>$0.35</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>6.35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Skyworks Solutions Inc</td>
<td>27.48</td>
<td>1.78</td>
<td>2.86</td>
<td>1.11%</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>-8.87%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>2026</td>
<td>16.69</td>
<td>32.74</td>
<td>4.95%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>154.44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qorvo Inc</td>
<td>131.21</td>
<td>2.09</td>
<td>1.95</td>
<td>0.93%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>-7.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Universal Display Corp</td>
<td>30.25</td>
<td>4.17</td>
<td>10.69</td>
<td>3.93%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>0.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lattice Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>128.19</td>
<td>9.21</td>
<td>13.41</td>
<td>0.71%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>-14.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>156.36</td>
<td>6.28</td>
<td>9.84</td>
<td>3.15%</td>
<td>$35.88</td>
<td>$29.69</td>
<td>17.29%</td>
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 </style>Through a thorough examination of NVIDIA, we can discern the following trends: 
<ul>
<li>
The stock's Price to Earnings ratio of 45.18 is lower than the industry average by 0.29x, suggesting potential value in the eyes of market participants.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 40.84 which exceeds the industry average by 6.5x.
</li>
<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 25.25, surpassing the industry average by 2.57x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The Return on Equity (ROE) of 30.42% is 27.27% above the industry average, highlighting efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
The company has lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $25.82 Billion, which is 0.72x below the industry average. This potentially indicates lower profitability or financial challenges.
</li>
<li>
With lower gross profit of $28.72 Billion, which indicates 0.97x below the industry average, the company may experience lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
</li>
<li>
The company is experiencing remarkable revenue growth, with a rate of 77.94%, outperforming the industry average of 17.29%.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748012413_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a financial metric that helps determine the level of financial risk associated with a company's capital structure.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
In terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, NVIDIA stands in comparison with its top 4 peers, leading to the following comparisons:
<ul>
<li>
Among its top 4 peers, NVIDIA has a stronger financial position with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.
</li>
<li>
This indicates that the company relies less on debt financing and maintains a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For NVIDIA, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest strong market sentiment and revenue multiples. The high ROE reflects efficient use of shareholder equity. The low EBITDA and gross profit may indicate operational challenges. The high revenue growth signifies strong sales performance relative to industry peers in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment sector.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

NVDA

In-Depth Analysis: NVIDIA Versus Competitors In Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment Industry

An official report on May 22, 2025 reveals Representative Jake Auchincloss's recent sale of State Street (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>) stock, valued between $15,001 and $50,000. The transaction took place on May 22, 2025, as per the May filing.
At this time, State Street shares are trading down 0.76% at $95.63.
If you want to stay updated on Jake Auchincloss's trades and other congressional members, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/jake-auchincloss">government trades tool</a> to track their activity in real time!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Government

Politics

General

Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss Sold Over $15K Worth of State Street Stock: Here's What You Should Know

RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg reiterates Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $345 price target.

Price Target

Reiteration

Analyst Ratings

ADSK

RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Autodesk, Maintains $345 Price Target

Lake Street analyst Ben Klieve maintains Titan Machinery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TITN#NASDAQ">TITN</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $15 to $18.

TITN

Lake Street Maintains Hold on Titan Machinery, Raises Price Target to $18

BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman maintains SAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAP#NYSE">SAP</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $320 to $330.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on SAP, Raises Price Target to $330

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) bull and analyst Dan Ives has raised the price target on the electric vehicle stock once again ahead of an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45529030/elon-musk-confirms-tesla-robotaxi-launch-is-on-track-for-next-month-these-things-happen-slowly-but-then-all-at-once">upcoming robotaxi launch.</a>
The Tesla Analyst: Wedbush analyst Ives maintained an Outperform rating on Tesla and raised the price target from $350 to $500.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44937440/tesla-q1-earnings-highlights-revenue-miss-eps-miss-tariff-landscape-and-changing-political-sentiment-cloud-guidance">Tesla Q1 Misses Estimates As Tariff Pressures Weigh On Outlook, Lower-Cost EVs Still On Track</a>
The Analyst Takeaways: Tesla is set to benefit from a new era of autonomous vehicles, Ives said in the new investor note.
"We believe the golden age of autonomous is now on the doorstep for Tesla with the Austin launch next month kicking off this key next chapter of growth for Musk &amp; Co.," Ives said.
The analyst said the kickoff will help provide a "massive stage of valuation creation ahead."
Ives said Tesla started 2025 with a dark chapter due to Musk's role in President Donald Trump's administration, a move that created brand damage for the company and put a "black cloud over the story."
The analyst said those days are in the rear-view mirror, and Musk is now committed to leading Tesla into the autonomous and robotics future.
"We believe the core focus for investors is the AI Revolution is now coming to Tesla … which will make Tesla one of the best pure plays on AI over the next decade."
Ives said the majority of valuation upside for Tesla stock ahead comes from the autonomous vision and the June launch in Austin, ushering in the next era of growth.
"We estimate the AI and autonomous opportunity is worth at least $1 trillion alone for Tesla."
Tesla could see autonomous vehicle items get fast-tracked by the new Trump administration, Ives adds.
"We believe Tesla could reach a $2 trillion market cap by the end of 2026 in a bull case scenario."
Ives said he has never viewed Tesla "simply as a car company," with valuation metrics counting on future revenue from items like autonomous driving, FSD, AI and robotics.
"We believe Tesla remains the most undervalued AI play in the market today. Rome was not built in a day … and neither with Tesla's autonomous and robotics strategic vision."
TSLA Price Action: Tesla stock is down 1.09% to $337.33 on Friday at publication versus a 52-week trading range of $167.41 to $488.54. Tesla stock is down 11.2% year-to-date in 2025, while shares are up over 90% in the last year.
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In his latest "The Flow Show" published Friday, Hartnett made a bold contrarian call: 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds, now yielding above 5%, have become a cyclical buying opportunity.
Despite mounting fiscal pressures, soaring inflation, and rising interest costs, the expert indicated that the worst may be priced in — and that the return of bond vigilantes could soon start working in favor of long-duration debt.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bond Market&#8217;s Fall From Grace</h3>
"The 10-year return from U.S. Treasuries is now as humiliatingly negative as stock returns in February 2009 or commodities in June 2018," Hartnett said, highlighting that long bonds are currently the most out-of-favor asset on Wall Street.
Year-to-date, 30-year Treasuries – as tracked by the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) – are down 3.8%, compared to gains of 25% for gold, 13% for international stocks, and 4.5% for U.S. government bonds overall. 
The U.S. dollar is down 7.9%, while oil is off by more than 15%.
Adding to the irony, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) short-dated corporate bonds now yield less than Treasuries, while the yield spread on 30-year maturities has narrowed to just 20 basis points — the tightest level ever recorded.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fiscal Policy Flashing Red</h3>
Hartnett says the current path of U.S. fiscal policy is unsustainable. Over the past 12 months, the federal government spent $7.1 trillion — an average of $225,000 per second. Interest payments on federal debt have ballooned to $1 trillion annually, and the debt ceiling will need to rise by $4 trillion this year just to keep up.
The 2020s combination of Biden's Build Back Better spending and Trump's Big Beautiful Bill tax plans, Hartnett said, "do not a AAA-rating make."
&#8220;US federal budget deficit&nbsp;has&nbsp;averaged 9% of GDP past 5 years, is&nbsp;forecast by Moody&#8217;s to&nbsp;still be running a&nbsp;9%-of-GDP&nbsp;deficit in&nbsp;2034,&#8221; Hartnett added. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why This Is A Contrarian Buy</h3>
Despite all the bearish sentiment, Hartnett believes the catalysts for the bond bear market are well known and mostly priced in. 
Inflation is already up 25% since 2020, the Fed has paused rate cuts, and the U.S. fiscal position is widely acknowledged as unsustainable.
He sees the 5% level on 30-year Treasuries as a red line — a level that could incentivize buying from bond vigilantes seeking to enforce fiscal discipline. Importantly, yields above this threshold are negative for a financialized U.S. economy and create headwinds for growth.
Hartnett pegs the "magic number" at a 5-year yield of 3.25% — above that, interest payments explode; below it, they stabilize.
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