Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (005930.KS) vs Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global technology company based in South Korea and one of the largest manufacturers of semiconductors, smartphones, displays, memory chips, and consumer electronics. The company operates across device solutions, mobile experiences, networks, and visual display products. Samsung is a key supplier to the global electronics industry through its memory and foundry businesses, while its Galaxy devices, televisions, and home appliances make it one of the most recognizable consumer technology brands worldwide.

Applied Materials Inc. is the world’s largest manufacturer of semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, with a broad portfolio covering nearly every segment of the WFE ecosystem. The company holds a leading market share in deposition technologies, which involve adding new material layers to semiconductor wafers. Applied Materials has greater exposure to general-purpose logic chips produced by integrated device manufacturers and foundries. Its customer base includes some of the world’s largest chipmakers, such as TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.