Monolithic Power SystemsMPWR -1.56%98 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates MPWR with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,088.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 Semiconductors companies, Monolithic Power Systems ranks better than 96.66% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Monolithic Power Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MPWR'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.03
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Monolithic Power Systems was 0.03. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.02.
MPWR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 96.66% of 718
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.445
vs MPWR: 0.02
Monolithic Power Systems (NAS:MPWR) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Monolithic Power Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Monolithic Power Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
MPWR vs ALAB, NXPI, MCHP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Monolithic Power Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
Monolithic Power Systems Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Monolithic Power Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monolithic Power Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Monolithic Power Systems. This is near median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #24 out of 718 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Monolithic Power Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Monolithic Power Systems' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is near median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Monolithic Power Systems' value of 0.02 is 98.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #24 out of 718 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Monolithic Power Systems has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monolithic Power Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ALAB and NXPI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #24 out of 718 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Monolithic Power Systems in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Monolithic Power Systems' value of 0.02 is 98.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Monolithic Power Systems has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.45, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Monolithic Power Systems's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 98.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Monolithic Power Systems. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Monolithic Power Systems's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Monolithic Power Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,088.48, compared to a current price of $1,352.74 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 98.6% below the Semiconductors industry median of 1.45. Monolithic Power Systems' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of Mar. 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 Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monolithic Power Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1,352.74 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,088.48.
GuruFocus considers Monolithic Power Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPWR:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.02 (near median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: $1,088.48 vs. price of $1,352.74 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.6% below the Semiconductors median (#24 of 718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MPWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Monolithic Power Systems is an analog and mixed-signal chipmaker specializing in power management solutions. Its mission is to reduce total energy consumption in end systems. It serves the computing, automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer end markets. MPS uses a fabless manufacturing model, partnering with third-party chip foundries to host its proprietary BCD process technology.
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