Microchip TechnologyXSWX:MCHP -5.20%48 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.71% as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MCHP with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF48.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 962 Semiconductors companies, Microchip Technology ranks better than 83.89% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Microchip Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 1.71%.
Microchip Technology (XSWX:MCHP) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Microchip Technology Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Microchip Technology Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Microchip Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
Microchip Technology Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
XSWX:MCHP vs CRDO, GFS, CBRS: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Microchip Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
Microchip Technology Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Microchip Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microchip Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.71% mean?
Microchip Technology (XSWX:MCHP) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.71% as of Jun. 29, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Microchip Technology and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Microchip Technology ranks #155 out of 962 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Microchip Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Microchip Technology's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.71% is 122% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Based on the distribution chart, Microchip Technology ranks #155 out of 962 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Microchip Technology has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microchip Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to CRDO and GFS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Microchip Technology ranks #155 out of 962 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Microchip Technology in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Semiconductors company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Microchip Technology and its competitors. Microchip Technology's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.71%, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microchip Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microchip Technology (XSWX:MCHP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF48.07, compared to a current price of CHF72.24 — trading 50.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.71%, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Microchip Technology's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Microchip Technology (XSWX:MCHP), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.71% as of Jun. 29, 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 Microchip Technology (XSWX:MCHP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microchip Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF72.24 is trading 50.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF48.07.
GuruFocus considers Microchip Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCHP:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 1.71% (122% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: CHF48.07 vs. price of CHF72.24 (50.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MCHP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microchip Technology became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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