Monolithic Power Systems (NAS:MPWR) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Monolithic Power Systems Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Monolithic Power Systems Forward PE Ratio 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.
Monolithic Power Systems Forward PE Ratio Chart
Monolithic Power Systems Annual Data
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2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
27.86
27.70
30.58
25.64
37.31
65.79
57.14
26.25
48.08
37.18
45.45
Monolithic Power Systems Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
27.86
21.32
28.99
27.70
27.70
31.65
33.11
29.15
30.58
31.25
35.59
27.10
25.64
31.06
35.71
31.45
37.31
33.44
53.76
49.51
65.79
66.67
58.14
62.11
57.14
51.28
36.76
23.92
26.25
36.90
43.86
33.11
48.08
53.76
60.98
51.02
37.18
34.41
43.39
43.71
45.45
48.97
MPWR vs ALAB, NXPI, MCHP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Monolithic Power Systems's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Monolithic Power Systems's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monolithic Power Systems's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Monolithic Power Systems Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) has a Forward PE Ratio of 56.00 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Monolithic Power Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #355 out of 545 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Monolithic Power Systems' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Monolithic Power Systems' current Forward PE Ratio is 56.00. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 36.30. Monolithic Power Systems' value of 56.00 is 54.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #355 out of 545 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to ALAB and NXPI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #355 out of 545 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Monolithic Power Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 36.30. Monolithic Power Systems' value of 56.00 is 54.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 36.30, based on 545 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Monolithic Power Systems's current Forward PE Ratio of 56.00 is 54.3% above 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Monolithic Power Systems and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 36.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Monolithic Power Systems's current Forward PE Ratio is 56.00. 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 $1,084.18, compared to a current price of $1,346.13 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 56.00 and 54.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 36.30. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR), the current Forward PE Ratio is 56.00 as of Jul. 07, 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 $1,346.13 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,084.18.
GuruFocus considers Monolithic Power Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPWR:
Forward PE Ratio: 56.00
GF Value™: $1,084.18 vs. price of $1,346.13 (24.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.3% above the Semiconductors median (#355 of 545)
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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