ALLE vs QCOM vs AVGO vs ASGN

For growth investors, Broadcom Inc.

(AVGO) is the stronger pick with 23. 9% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -2. 9% for ASGN Incorporated (ASGN). ASGN Incorporated (ASGN) offers the better valuation at 8. 1x trailing P/E (5. 8x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) a "Buy" — based on 58 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, ASGN Incorporated (ASGN) is the cheapest at 8.

1x versus Broadcom Inc. at 86. 5x. On forward P/E, ASGN Incorporated is actually cheaper at 5. 8x. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Broadcom Inc. wins at 0. 73x versus QUALCOMM Incorporated's 9. 06x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Broadcom Inc.

(AVGO) delivered a total return of +833. 6%, compared to -80. 4% for ASGN Incorporated (ASGN). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: AVGO returned +29. 0% versus ASGN's -41. 9%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Allegion plc (ALLE) is the lower-risk stock at 0.

67β versus Broadcom Inc. 's 1. 96β — meaning AVGO is approximately 195% more volatile than ALLE relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, ASGN Incorporated (ASGN) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 65% versus 110% for Allegion plc — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Broadcom Inc.

(AVGO) is pulling ahead at 23. 9% versus -2. 9% for ASGN Incorporated (ASGN). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Broadcom Inc. grew EPS 287. 8% year-over-year, compared to -44. 2% for QUALCOMM Incorporated. Over a 3-year CAGR, AVGO leads at 24. 4% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Broadcom Inc.

(AVGO) is the more profitable company, earning 36. 2% net margin versus 2. 9% for ASGN Incorporated — meaning it keeps 36. 2% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: AVGO leads at 39. 9% versus 6. 5% for ASGN. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — AVGO leads at 67. 8%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 73x versus QUALCOMM Incorporated's 9. 06x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, ASGN Incorporated (ASGN) trades at 5. 8x forward P/E versus 36. 5x for Broadcom Inc. — 30. 7x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for ASGN: 79. 4% to $37. 60.

In this comparison, QCOM (1.

7% yield), ALLE (1. 5% yield), AVGO (0. 6% yield) pay a dividend. ASGN does not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Allegion plc (ALLE) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0.

67), 1. 5% yield, +127. 3% 10Y return). Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) carries a higher beta of 1. 96 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (ALLE: +127. 3%, AVGO: +29. 0%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (ALLE (Industrials) and QCOM (Technology) and AVGO (Technology) and ASGN (Technology)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: ALLE is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; QCOM is a large-cap quality compounder stock; AVGO is a mega-cap high-growth stock; ASGN is a small-cap deep-value stock. ALLE, QCOM, AVGO pay a dividend while ASGN does not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.