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Monolithic Power SystemsMPWR +2.90%99 Net Cash per Share is $12.68 as of Jun. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 41.60. GuruFocus rates MPWR with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,226.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Semiconductors companies, Monolithic Power Systems ranks worse than 90.33% on this metric.
Monolithic Power Systems (NAS:MPWR) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Monolithic Power Systems Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Monolithic Power Systems Net Cash per Share 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 NXPI, ALAB, CBRS: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Monolithic Power Systems'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.
Monolithic Power Systems Price-to-Net-Cash vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Monolithic Power Systems's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monolithic Power Systems's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
Monolithic Power Systems Net Cash per Share Calculation
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.
Monolithic Power Systems's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) has a Net Cash per Share of $12.68 as of Jun. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Monolithic Power Systems and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 41.60. Over the past decade, Monolithic Power Systems' Net Cash per Share has ranged from 17.77 to 110.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #327 out of 362 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is Monolithic Power Systems' Net Cash per Share too high?
Monolithic Power Systems' current Net Cash per Share of $12.68 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 41.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.77 to a high of 110.57. The Semiconductors industry median Net Cash per Share is 15.25. Monolithic Power Systems' value of $12.68 is 16.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #327 out of 362 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Monolithic Power Systems has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monolithic Power Systems' Net Cash per Share compare to NXPI and ALAB?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #327 out of 362 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Monolithic Power Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 15.25. Monolithic Power Systems' value of $12.68 is 16.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Monolithic Power Systems' own Net Cash per Share has ranged from 17.77 to 110.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.60 vs. the industry median of 15.25, 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 Net Cash per Share for a Semiconductors company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Semiconductors companies is 15.25, based on 362 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. Monolithic Power Systems's current Net Cash per Share of $12.68 is 16.9% 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 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 Monolithic Power Systems and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 15.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Monolithic Power Systems's current Net Cash per Share is $12.68, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 41.60. 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 $1,226.48, compared to a current price of $1,402.01 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $12.68, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 41.60 and 16.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 15.25. Monolithic Power Systems' overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 2 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 Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR), the current Net Cash per Share is $12.68 as of Jun. 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 $1,402.01 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,226.48.
GuruFocus considers Monolithic Power Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPWR:
Net Cash per Share: $12.68 (70% below median its 10-year median of 41.60)
GF Value™: $1,226.48 vs. price of $1,402.01 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% below the Semiconductors median (#327 of 362)
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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