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3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-21), Monolithic Power Systems's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 4.89%.
The industry rank for Monolithic Power Systems's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
MPWR's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked worse than 64.24% of 1015
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 11.01
vs MPWR: 4.89
Monolithic Power Systems (NAS:MPWR) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
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 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three 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.
Monolithic Power Systems 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
MPWR vs ALAB, NXPI, MCHP: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Monolithic Power Systems's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 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.
Monolithic Power Systems 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Monolithic Power Systems's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monolithic Power Systems's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Monolithic Power Systems (NAS:MPWR) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
3-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 3-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 3-1 Month Momentum % of 4.89% as of Jul. 21, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Monolithic Power Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #652 out of 1015 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Monolithic Power Systems' 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Monolithic Power Systems' current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 4.89%. The Semiconductors industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 11.01. Monolithic Power Systems' value of 4.89% is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #652 out of 1015 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Monolithic Power Systems has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monolithic Power Systems' 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to ALAB and NXPI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #652 out of 1015 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places Monolithic Power Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 11.01. Monolithic Power Systems' value of 4.89% is 55.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Semiconductors company?
The median 3-1 Month Momentum % among Semiconductors companies is 11.01, based on 1,015 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Monolithic Power Systems's current 3-1 Month Momentum % of 4.89% is 55.6% 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Monolithic Power Systems and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 11.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Monolithic Power Systems's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 4.89%. 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 $1,096.41, compared to a current price of $1,328.80 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 4.89% and 55.6% below the Semiconductors industry median of 11.01. Monolithic Power Systems' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 4.89% as of Jul. 21, 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 $1,328.80 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,096.41.
GuruFocus considers Monolithic Power Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPWR:
3-1 Month Momentum %: 4.89%
GF Value™: $1,096.41 vs. price of $1,328.80 (21.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% below the Semiconductors median (#652 of 1015)
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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