Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (005930.KS) vs Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)

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.

Lam Research Corp is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment. The company specializes in deposition and etch technologies, which involve building layers on a semiconductor wafer and selectively removing patterns from each layer. Lam holds the leading market share in etch and ranks a clear second in deposition. It has greater exposure to memory chipmakers, particularly in DRAM and NAND. Its major customers include some of the world’s largest semiconductor companies, such as TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.