Monolithic Power SystemsMPWR +4.50%98 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.70 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 2.25. GuruFocus rates MPWR with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,085.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 531 Semiconductors companies, Monolithic Power Systems ranks better than 65.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Monolithic Power Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MPWR'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29 Med: 2.25 Max: 3.79
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, Monolithic Power Systems's highest Yield on Cost was 3.79. The lowest was 1.29. And the median was 2.25.
MPWR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 65.35% of 531
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs MPWR: 1.70
Monolithic Power Systems (NAS:MPWR) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Monolithic Power Systems 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MPWR vs ALAB, NXPI, MCHP: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Monolithic Power Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Monolithic Power Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monolithic Power Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Monolithic Power Systems 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.70 as of Jul. 07, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Monolithic Power Systems and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 2.25. Over the past decade, Monolithic Power Systems' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.29 to 3.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #184 out of 531 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Monolithic Power Systems' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Monolithic Power Systems' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.70 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 2.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 3.79. The Semiconductors industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.98. Monolithic Power Systems' value of 1.70 is 73.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #184 out of 531 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' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ALAB and NXPI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #184 out of 531 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Monolithic Power Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.98. Monolithic Power Systems' value of 1.70 is 73.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Monolithic Power Systems' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.29 to 3.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.25 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Monolithic Power Systems 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Semiconductors company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Semiconductors companies is 0.98, based on 531 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Monolithic Power Systems's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.70 is 73.5% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Monolithic Power Systems and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Monolithic Power Systems's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.70, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 2.25. 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 $1,085.04, compared to a current price of $1,346.13 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.70, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 2.25 and 73.5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.98. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.70 as of Jul. 07, 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 $1,346.13 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,085.04.
GuruFocus considers Monolithic Power Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPWR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.70 (24% below median its 10-year median of 2.25)
GF Value™: $1,085.04 vs. price of $1,346.13 (24.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.5% above the Semiconductors median (#184 of 531)
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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