MU (Micron Technology) Financial Strength: 9 (As of May. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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MU Micron Technology Inc MU
74 GF Score
Price $861.00
GF Value $434.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Micron Technology Financial Strength?

Micron Technology MU -1.89% 74 Financial Strength is 9 as of May. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates MU with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $434.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Micron Technology has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Micron Technology Inc shows strong financial strength.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate Micron Technology's interest coverage with the available data. Micron Technology's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.04. As of today, Micron Technology's Altman Z-Score is 21.35.


Micron Technology  (NAS:MU) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Micron Technology has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Micron Technology Financial Strength Related Terms


MU vs AMD, INTC, AVGO: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Micron Technology's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Micron Technology Financial Strength vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Micron Technology's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Micron Technology's Financial Strength falls into.


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Micron Technology Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Micron Technology's Interest Expense for the months ended in May. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in May. 2026 was $33,318 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $5,794 Mil.

Micron Technology's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Micron Technology's interest coverage with the available data.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Micron Technology Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Micron Technology's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(582 + 5794) / 165824
=0.04

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Micron Technology has a Z-score of 21.35, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 21.35 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 9 mean?
Micron Technology (MU) has a Financial Strength of 9 as of May. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Micron Technology and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Micron Technology's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is Micron Technology's Financial Strength too high?
Micron Technology's current Financial Strength of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Micron Technology has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Micron Technology's Financial Strength compare to AMD and INTC?
Micron Technology's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. Historically, Micron Technology's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Semiconductors company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Micron Technology and its competitors. Micron Technology's current Financial Strength is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Micron Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micron Technology (MU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $434.54, compared to a current price of $861.00 — trading 98.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Micron Technology's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Micron Technology (MU), the current Financial Strength is 9 as of May. 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 Micron Technology (MU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micron Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $861.00 is trading 98.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $434.54. GuruFocus considers Micron Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MU:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $434.54 vs. price of $861.00 (98.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Micron Technology Business Description

Address 8000 S. Federal Way, Boise, ID, USA, 83716-9632
Micron is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips. Its primary revenue stream comes from dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, and it also has minority exposure to not-and or NAND, flash chips. Micron serves a global customer base, selling chips into data centers, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and industrial and automotive applications. The firm is vertically integrated.
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