MPWR:NASDAQMonolithic Power Systems, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-21 - not real-time
$1,529.11
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Monolithic Power Systems is trading well above its short‑term and medium‑term moving averages while sitting near its long‑term average, indicating a bullish price backdrop. The RSI hovers around the midpoint, the MACD histogram is negative and the signal line is bearish, and trading volume has been tapering, suggesting a potential short‑term pause. Meanwhile, volatility remains elevated and beta is high, reflecting pronounced price swings.
Fundamentally, the company posted a record quarterly revenue run‑rate and announced a multi‑billion‑dollar capacity expansion, underscoring strong growth momentum. However, valuation metrics are stretched – the price‑to‑earnings multiple is far above the industry average and a discounted cash‑flow model points to a fair value well below the current market price, limiting upside to roughly the high‑teens percent range. The modest dividend, backed by solid cash balances and low leverage, appears sustainable, but the high valuation and technical bearish signals temper enthusiasm in the near term.
Fundamentally, the company posted a record quarterly revenue run‑rate and announced a multi‑billion‑dollar capacity expansion, underscoring strong growth momentum. However, valuation metrics are stretched – the price‑to‑earnings multiple is far above the industry average and a discounted cash‑flow model points to a fair value well below the current market price, limiting upside to roughly the high‑teens percent range. The modest dividend, backed by solid cash balances and low leverage, appears sustainable, but the high valuation and technical bearish signals temper enthusiasm in the near term.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Technical indicators showing bearish momentum
- High valuation relative to peers
- Decreasing trading volume
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Record revenue growth and $6 billion capacity target
- Analyst upgrades following earnings beat
- Potential upside to fair‑value range
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Strong cash generation and low debt
- Exposure to expanding AI, data‑center and automotive markets
- Sustainable dividend and durable competitive moat
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth26.10%
Profit Margin22.98%
P/E Ratio109.4
ROE19.57%
ROA12.13%
Debt/Equity0.54
P/B Ratio20.4
Op. Cash Flow$832.1M
Free Cash Flow$491.7M
Industry P/E38.8
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI51.7
Support$1,412.89
Resistance$1,675.42
MA 20$1,577.54
MA 50$1,364.50
MA 200$1,074.36
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index90.48
Valuation
Fair Value$378.02
Target Price$1,797.14
Upside/Downside17.53%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth
Dividend Yield0.52%
Risk Assessment
Beta2.25
Volatility50.70%
Sector RiskHigh
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskMedium
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