Semtech (MEX:SMTC) ROA %: 7.50% (As of Apr. 2026) — 127% Above Median


MEX:SMTC Semtech Corp MEX:SMTC
55 GF Score
Price MXN2,863.00
GF Value MXN724.19
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What is Semtech ROA %?

Semtech MEX:SMTC 55 ROA % is 7.50% as of Apr. 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 3.31. GuruFocus rates MEX:SMTC with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN724.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Semiconductors companies, Semtech ranks worse than 70.14% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Semtech's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN1,864 Mil. Semtech's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN24,836 Mil. Therefore, Semtech's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.50%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Semtech's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:SMTC' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.39   Med: 3.31   Max: 11.36
Current: -2.34

During the past 13 years, Semtech's highest ROA % was 11.36%. The lowest was -55.39%. And the median was 3.31%.

MEX:SMTC's ROA % is ranked worse than
70.14% of 1028 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.45 vs MEX:SMTC: -2.34

Semtech  (MEX:SMTC) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=1863.712/24835.817
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(1863.712 / 20388.74)*(20388.74 / 24835.817)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=9.14 %*0.8209
=7.50 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) revenue data.

* 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


Semtech ROA % Related Terms


Semtech ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Semtech's ROA % can be seen below:

* 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.

Semtech ROA % Chart

Semtech Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
ROA %
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Semtech Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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MEX:SMTC vs RMBS, SWKS, SITM: ROA % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Semtech's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Semtech's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Semtech's ROA % falls into.


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Semtech ROA % Calculation

Semtech's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Jan. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Jan. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=-700.912/( (29277.997+24467.718)/ 2 )
=-700.912/26872.8575
=-2.61 %

Semtech's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jan. 2026 )+Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=1863.712/( (24467.718+25203.916)/ 2 )
=1863.712/24835.817
=7.50 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 7.50% mean?
Semtech (MEX:SMTC) has a ROA % of 7.50% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Semtech and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 3.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Semtech ranks #721 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Semtech's ROA % too high?
Semtech's current ROA % of 7.50% is 127% above median its 10-year median of 3.31. The Semiconductors industry median ROA % is 2.45. Semtech's value of 7.50% is 206.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Semtech ranks #721 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Semtech has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semtech's ROA % compare to RMBS and SWKS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Semtech ranks #721 out of 1028 companies for ROA %. This places Semtech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.45. Semtech's value of 7.50% is 206.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.31 vs. the industry median of 2.45, Semtech has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Semiconductors company?
The median ROA % among Semiconductors companies is 2.45, based on 1,028 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Semtech's current ROA % of 7.50% is 206.1% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Semtech and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROA % is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Semtech's current ROA % is 7.50%, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 3.31. 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 (MEX:SMTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN724.19, compared to a current price of MXN2,863.00 — trading 295.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.50%, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 3.31 and 206.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 2.45. Semtech's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Semtech (MEX:SMTC), the current ROA % is 7.50% as of Apr. 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 (MEX:SMTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semtech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,863.00 is trading 295.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN724.19. GuruFocus considers Semtech to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SMTC:

  • ROA %: 7.50% (127% above median its 10-year median of 3.31)
  • GF Value™: MXN724.19 vs. price of MXN2,863.00 (295.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 206.1% above the Semiconductors median (#721 of 1028)

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


Semtech Business Description

Address 200 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA, USA, 93012-8790
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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