MPWR Monolithic Power Systems Inc

Dividend
0.60%
Previous close
$1,118.49
Est. 12 months change
+11.03%
Projected Price
$1,243.09

Profitability Metrics

Return on Equity (ROE)
18.88%
Return on Assets (ROA)
13.79%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
24.45%
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
12.80%
ROIC - WACC
11.65%
Updated : 2026-04-03 17:48 ET

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio
87.38
Forward P/E
52.00
PEG Ratio
2.17
Debt Current Ratio
5.91

Growth & Cash Flow

Gross Margin
55.18%
Operating Margin
26.11%
FCF Margin
23.82%
TTM Revenue Growth
20.83%
Projected 12M EPS Growth
68.06%

Price Change

Price % from 50 SMA
-0.17%
Price % from 200 SMA
18.50%
6 Months
20.20%
1 Year
89.37%
2 Years
72.35%
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Analysis

Company Overview

Monolithic Power Systems designs high-performance power management semiconductors used in cloud computing, automotive, telecom, and industrial applications. Sector: Technology.

Overview

Monolithic Power Systems Inc (MPWR) is an individual stock. The analysis below presents key financial metrics for the company, covering profitability, capital efficiency, valuation, margins, and growth.

Profitability & Capital Efficiency

Through the lens of capital efficiency, ROIC is 24.45%, WACC is 12.80%, and the economic spread is 11.65%. On balance, the gap between operating returns and funding costs is healthy, pointing to businesses with genuine pricing and reinvestment advantages. Supporting metrics show ROE at 18.88% and ROA at 13.79%, a combination that helps frame whether profitability strength is broad enough to hold through different market conditions. Taken together, the return profile suggests a company with credible compounding capacity if current operating execution persists.

Valuation

On a multiple basis, the company trades at trailing P/E of 87.38, forward P/E of 52.00, PEG of 2.17. The trailing-to-forward compression is notable, pointing to an earnings growth narrative that, if delivered, would make current valuations more defensible. At this PEG level, valuation is defensible given the growth outlook, though there is limited margin of safety against estimate disappointments. The company's weighted current ratio of 5.91 signals strong near-term financial resilience. The valuation setup is broadly consistent with a market that is pricing growth without being reckless about it — a balanced but not cautious stance.

Margins & Cash Generation

The margin profile breaks down as follows: gross margin sits at 55.18%, operating margin at 26.11%, and free cash flow margin at 23.82%. Gross margins are in good shape, suggesting the the company maintain pricing discipline at the revenue-to-cost interface. Operating margins are solid, reflecting adequate cost control relative to the revenue base. The company's FCF margin is healthy, indicating solid cash conversion after capital expenditure needs. The full margin stack is constructive, with pricing power, operating leverage, and cash conversion largely aligned.

Growth & Forward Outlook

The growth and outlook picture reads as follows: TTM revenue growth of 20.83% pointing to healthy demand conditions for the company represented in the company. In parallel, analysts project moderate appreciation over the next 12 months based on current consensus targets. The gap between trailing fundamentals and forward expectations matters most at inflection points — and the current environment is not without those. For long-term holders, the central question is whether today's execution quality is a leading indicator of what's already priced into analyst targets. The estimated 12-month price change is based on analyst consensus price target estimates, sourced from publicly available data, and should not be interpreted as a reliable prediction of future performance.

Conclusion

Strong Buy

Reviewed in aggregate, this is a high-quality profile with few clear structural weaknesses — a combination that historically tends to support above-average long-term outcomes.

The analysis above draws from quantitative data only and does not constitute personalized financial advice. Investors should conduct independent research and consider professional guidance before acting on any information presented here.