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SemtechSMTC -0.47%73 12-1 Month Momentum % is 157.44% as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMTC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 993 Semiconductors companies, Semtech ranks better than 84.69% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-20), Semtech's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 157.44%.
The industry rank for Semtech's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
SMTC's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 84.69% of 993
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 19.9
vs SMTC: 157.44
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.
Semtech 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
SMTC vs RMBS, SIMO, SWKS: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Semtech'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.
Semtech 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Semtech's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Semtech'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.
What does a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 157.44% mean?
Semtech (SMTC) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 157.44% as of Aug. 20, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Semtech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Semtech ranks #152 out of 993 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Semtech's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Semtech's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 157.44%. The Semiconductors industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 19.90. Semtech's value of 157.44% is 691.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Semtech ranks #152 out of 993 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Semtech has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semtech's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to RMBS and SIMO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Semtech ranks #152 out of 993 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Semtech in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 19.90. Semtech's value of 157.44% is 691.2% 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 19.90, 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. Semtech's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 157.44% is 691.2% 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 Semtech and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 19.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Semtech's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 157.44%. 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 (SMTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.25, compared to a current price of $124.75 — trading 217.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 157.44% and 691.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 19.90. Semtech's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Semtech (SMTC), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 157.44% as of Aug. 20, 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 (SMTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semtech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $124.75 is trading 217.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.25.
GuruFocus considers Semtech to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMTC:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 157.44%
GF Value™: $39.25 vs. price of $124.75 (217.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 691.2% above the Semiconductors median (#152 of 993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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