[Crypto World] Two key players in the AI computing power war have recently become hot topics among investors.
First, let's talk about the “shovel seller”—the company specializing in GPU design. Its stock price has surged more than 9 times in three years, with the latest quarterly revenue hitting $57 billion, a year-over-year increase of 62%. The Blackwell platform’s explosive sales have been the main driver. However, there's a risk: 61% of its sales come from four major customers, all of whom are now developing their own chips.
Next, the “shovel maker”—the foundry giant that controls over 70% of advanced process capacity. Last quarter, its revenue rose by 40.8%, with a gross margin as high as 59.5%, demonstrating solid profitability. They're planning to invest $40-42 billion next year to expand capacity, which is quite a move.
In terms of valuation, both companies are about the same, trading at 23-24 times 2026 expected earnings. The foundry is more resilient to geopolitical risks, while the GPU company, although with a higher growth ceiling, but