LRCX (Lam Research) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -159.97% (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


LRCX Lam Research Corp LRCX
85 GF Score
Price $384.34
GF Value $130.59
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lam Research Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

Lam Research LRCX -4.35% 85 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -159.97% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LRCX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $130.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based).

Note: Discounted FCF model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-26), Lam Research's Predictability Rank is 4-Stars. Lam Research's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted FCF model is $166.56 and current share price is $384.34. Consequently,

Lam Research's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) using Discounted FCF model is -159.97%.

LRCX vs AMAT, KLAC, TER: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Lam Research's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Lam Research Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Lam Research's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lam Research's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


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Lam Research Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Calculation

Lam Research's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)
=(147.84-384.34)/147.84
=-159.97 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted FCF model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Earnings model except free cash flow are used in the calculation instead of earnings per share.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -159.97% mean?
Lam Research (LRCX) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -159.97% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Lam Research.
Is Lam Research's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) too high?
Lam Research's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -159.97%. Overall, Lam Research has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Research's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) compare to AMAT and KLAC?
Lam Research's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -159.97% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for a Semiconductors company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Lam Research. Lam Research's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -159.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Research (LRCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $130.59, compared to a current price of $384.34 — trading 194.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -159.97%. Lam Research's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lam Research (LRCX), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -159.97% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Lam Research (LRCX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Research stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $384.34 is trading 194.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $130.59. GuruFocus considers Lam Research to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LRCX:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -159.97%
  • GF Value™: $130.59 vs. price of $384.34 (194.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LRCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lam Research Business Description

Address 4650 Cushing Parkway, Fremont, CA, USA, 94538
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
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