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The historical rank and industry rank for Monolithic Power Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
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 2.22.
WBO:MPWR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 1.05 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Monolithic Power Systems (WBO: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
WBO:MPWR vs : 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 (WBO:MPWR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Sep. 15, 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. 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 #190 out of 536 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Monolithic Power Systems' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Monolithic Power Systems' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 3.79. Based on the distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #190 out of 536 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Monolithic Power Systems has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monolithic Power Systems' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Monolithic Power Systems ranks #190 out of 536 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 1.05. Historically, Monolithic Power Systems' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.29 to 3.79 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Semiconductors company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Semiconductors companies is 1.05, based on 536 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. 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 1.05 — 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 0.00. 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?
Monolithic Power Systems (WBO:MPWR) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €1,087.01, compared to a current price of €996.40 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Monolithic Power Systems' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 2 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 (WBO:MPWR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Sep. 15, 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 (WBO:MPWR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monolithic Power Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €996.40 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1,087.01.
Key valuation signals for WBO:MPWR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: €1,087.01 vs. price of €996.40 (8.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO: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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