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SemtechMEX:SMTC 55 Net Cash per Share is MXN-129.05 as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SMTC with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN827.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Semiconductors companies, Semtech ranks worse than 274725% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Semtech's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SMTC's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 13.9 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
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Semtech Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Semtech Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Semtech's Net Cash per Share can be seen below:
* 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.
MEX:SMTC vs SWKS, RMBS, QRVO: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Semtech's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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.
Semtech Price-to-Net-Cash vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Semtech's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Semtech's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Semtech's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
What does a Net Cash per Share of MXN-129.05 mean?
Semtech (MEX:SMTC) has a Net Cash per Share of MXN-129.05 as of Jul. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Semtech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Semtech ranks #999999 out of 364 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Semtech's Net Cash per Share too high?
Semtech's current Net Cash per Share is MXN-129.05. Based on the distribution chart, Semtech ranks #999999 out of 364 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Semtech has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semtech's Net Cash per Share compare to SWKS and RMBS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Semtech ranks #999999 out of 364 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Semtech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 13.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Semiconductors company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Semiconductors companies is 13.90, based on 364 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Semtech and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 13.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Semtech's current Net Cash per Share is MXN-129.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Semtech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semtech (MEX:SMTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN827.88, compared to a current price of MXN2,532.89 — trading 205.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is MXN-129.05. Semtech's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Semtech (MEX:SMTC), the current Net Cash per Share is MXN-129.05 as of Jul. 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 Semtech (MEX:SMTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semtech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,532.89 is trading 205.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN827.88.
GuruFocus considers Semtech to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SMTC:
Net Cash per Share: MXN-129.05
GF Value™: MXN827.88 vs. price of MXN2,532.89 (205.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SMTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Semtech Corp is a provider of high-performance semiconductors powering data center networking, Internet of Things ("IoT") connectivity, and cellular infrastructure solutions. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets a diverse portfolio of products for commercial applications, addressing the infrastructure, high-end consumer, and industrial end markets. The company operates in four reportable segments: Signal Integrity, Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless, IoT Systems, and Connected Services. The majority of the company's revenue is earned through the Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless segment. Geographically, the majority of the company's revenue is earned from the Asia Pacific region; the company also operates in North America and Europe.
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