SLAB (Silicon Laboratories) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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79 GF Score
Price $217.50
GF Value $159.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Silicon Laboratories Financial Strength?

Silicon Laboratories SLAB +0.26% 79 Financial Strength is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates SLAB with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $159.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Silicon Laboratories has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Silicon Laboratories 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.

Silicon Laboratories did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Silicon Laboratories's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, Silicon Laboratories's Altman Z-Score is 27.70.


Silicon Laboratories  (NAS:SLAB) 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.

Silicon Laboratories has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Silicon Laboratories Financial Strength Related Terms


SLAB vs CRUS, QRVO, MXL: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Silicon Laboratories'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.


Silicon Laboratories Financial Strength vs Semiconductors Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Silicon Laboratories's Financial Strength falls into.


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Silicon Laboratories 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:

Silicon Laboratories's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-17.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.

Silicon Laboratories's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Silicon Laboratories did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

Silicon Laboratories's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 854
=0.00

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.

Silicon Laboratories has a Z-score of 27.70, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 27.7 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 8 mean?
Silicon Laboratories (SLAB) has a Financial Strength of 8 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Silicon Laboratories and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Silicon Laboratories' Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is Silicon Laboratories' Financial Strength too high?
Silicon Laboratories' current Financial Strength of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Silicon Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silicon Laboratories' Financial Strength compare to CRUS and QRVO?
Silicon Laboratories' Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. Historically, Silicon Laboratories' own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 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 Silicon Laboratories and its competitors. Silicon Laboratories's current Financial Strength is 8, which is near 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 Silicon Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Laboratories (SLAB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $159.12, compared to a current price of $217.50 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Silicon Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Silicon Laboratories (SLAB), the current Financial Strength is 8 as of Mar. 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 Silicon Laboratories (SLAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Laboratories stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $217.50 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $159.12. GuruFocus considers Silicon Laboratories to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SLAB:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $159.12 vs. price of $217.50 (36.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Silicon Laboratories Business Description

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Address 400 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX, USA, 78701
Silicon Laboratories Inc Inc is a provider of secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. The company's integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, industry ecosystem, and robust support help customers build industrial, commercial, home, and life applications. Company make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with solutions that transform industries, grow economies, and improve lives. Company operates in USA, China, Taiwan and Rest of World, with maximum revenue from rest of the world.
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