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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Monolithic Power Systems's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Monolithic Power Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MPWR'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.4 Med: -2.3 Max: 0
Current: -1.1
During the past 13 years, Monolithic Power Systems's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -6.40%. And the median was -2.30%.
MPWR's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 53.62% of 746
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -1.4
vs MPWR: -1.10
Monolithic Power Systems (NAS:MPWR) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Monolithic Power Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MPWR vs NXPI, ALAB, CBRS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Monolithic Power Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Monolithic Power Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monolithic Power Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Monolithic Power Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.10 mean?
Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.10 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Monolithic Power Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #346 out of 746 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Monolithic Power Systems' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Monolithic Power Systems' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.10. Based on the distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #346 out of 746 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above 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-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NXPI and ALAB?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #346 out of 746 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Monolithic Power Systems in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Monolithic Power Systems and its competitors. Monolithic Power Systems's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.10. 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 $1,151.70, compared to a current price of $1,354.88 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.10. 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-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.10 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 Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monolithic Power Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1,354.88 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,151.70.
GuruFocus considers Monolithic Power Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPWR:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.10
GF Value™: $1,151.70 vs. price of $1,354.88 (17.6% above fair value)
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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