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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-26), Microchip Technology's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 19.08%.
The industry rank for Microchip Technology's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MCP's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked worse than 50.65% of 993
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 16.1
vs FRA:MCP: 19.08
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Microchip Technology 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
FRA:MCP vs CBRS, CRDO, ALAB: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Microchip Technology's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Microchip Technology's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microchip Technology's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Microchip Technology (FRA:MCP) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 19.08% as of Aug. 26, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Microchip Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Microchip Technology ranks #503 out of 993 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Microchip Technology's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Microchip Technology's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 19.08%. The Semiconductors industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 16.10. Microchip Technology's value of 19.08% is 18.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microchip Technology ranks #503 out of 993 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Microchip Technology has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microchip Technology's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to CBRS and CRDO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Microchip Technology ranks #503 out of 993 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Microchip Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 16.10. Microchip Technology's value of 19.08% is 18.5% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Semiconductors company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Semiconductors companies is 16.10, based on 993 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Microchip Technology's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 19.08% is 18.5% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Microchip Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 16.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microchip Technology's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 19.08%. 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 (FRA:MCP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.32, compared to a current price of €64.11 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 19.08% and 18.5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 16.10. Microchip Technology's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Microchip Technology (FRA:MCP), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 19.08% as of Aug. 26, 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 (FRA:MCP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microchip Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €64.11 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €56.32.
GuruFocus considers Microchip Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MCP:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 19.08%
GF Value™: €56.32 vs. price of €64.11 (13.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% above the Semiconductors median (#503 of 993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MCP 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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