SEMTECH CORP (SMTC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:SMTC • US8168501018
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94.4 USD
-6.89 (-6.8%)
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This SMTC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SMTC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SMTC was profitable.
- SMTC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years SMTC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- SMTC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- SMTC has a worse Return On Assets (-2.86%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
- SMTC has a worse Return On Equity (-7.34%) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
- SMTC's Return On Invested Capital of 8.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SMTC outperforms 77.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.86% | ||
| ROE | -7.34% | ||
| ROIC | 8.27% |
ROA(3y)-31.25%
ROA(5y)-16.05%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- SMTC has a Operating Margin of 11.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: SMTC outperforms 66.09% of its industry peers.
- SMTC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 51.63%, SMTC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SMTC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 51.63% |
OM growth 3Y-17.24%
OM growth 5Y0.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.63%
GM growth 5Y-2.9%
2. SMTC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SMTC is destroying value.
- SMTC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- SMTC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for SMTC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- SMTC has an Altman-Z score of 7.48. This indicates that SMTC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- SMTC has a Altman-Z score (7.48) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SMTC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.97. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SMTC would need 2.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.97, SMTC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- SMTC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating SMTC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- SMTC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.89) than 86.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC12.62%
2.3 Liquidity
- SMTC has a Current Ratio of 2.37. This indicates that SMTC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- SMTC has a worse Current ratio (2.37) than 66.96% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.66 indicates that SMTC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.66, SMTC is doing worse than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.66 |
3. SMTC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SMTC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 106.02%, which is quite impressive.
- SMTC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.57% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 15.48% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.03% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)106.02%
EPS 3Y-15.06%
EPS 5Y-0.57%
EPS Q2Q%10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.48%
Revenue growth 3Y11.55%
Revenue growth 5Y12.03%
Sales Q2Q%9.32%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SMTC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 28.81% on average per year.
- SMTC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.49% yearly.
EPS Next Y31.44%
EPS Next 2Y31.63%
EPS Next 3Y28.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.85%
Revenue Next 2Y15.4%
Revenue Next 3Y12.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. SMTC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- SMTC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 55.20.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SMTC is valued a bit cheaper than 66.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, SMTC is valued quite expensively.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 42.00, the valuation of SMTC can be described as expensive.
- SMTC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- SMTC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.99.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SMTC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- SMTC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SMTC is cheaper than 70.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 53.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 60.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- SMTC's earnings are expected to grow with 28.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.63%
EPS Next 3Y28.81%
5. SMTC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for SMTC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
SMTC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
94.4
-6.89 (-6.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)03-16 2026-03-16/amc
Earnings (Next)05-25 2026-05-25
Inst Owners112.17%
Inst Owner Change0.71%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change5.17%
Market Cap8.77B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)-40.38M
Analysts82.73
Price Target105.61 (11.87%)
Short Float %6.71%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.04%
Max EPS beat(2)5.75%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.57%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.04%
Max EPS beat(4)5.75%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)379.05%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)295.34%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)221.52%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.53%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.39%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.92%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.47%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.8%
PT rev (1m)21.57%
PT rev (3m)25.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.72%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 42 | ||
| P/S | 8.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 53.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 48.43 | ||
| P/B | 15.96 | ||
| P/tB | 169.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 60.88 |
EPS(TTM)1.71
EY1.81%
EPS(NY)2.25
Fwd EY2.38%
FCF(TTM)1.78
FCFY1.88%
OCF(TTM)1.95
OCFY2.06%
SpS11.3
BVpS5.91
TBVpS0.56
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.0846 (-84.02%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.86% | ||
| ROE | -7.34% | ||
| ROCE | 10.46% | ||
| ROIC | 8.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.99% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.25% | ||
| OM | 11.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 51.63% | ||
| FCFM | 15.75% |
ROA(3y)-31.25%
ROA(5y)-16.05%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.44%
OM growth 3Y-17.24%
OM growth 5Y0.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.63%
GM growth 5Y-2.9%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.74
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 113.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.48 |
F-Score8
WACC12.62%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)36.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.78%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)106.02%
EPS 3Y-15.06%
EPS 5Y-0.57%
EPS Q2Q%10%
EPS Next Y31.44%
EPS Next 2Y31.63%
EPS Next 3Y28.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.48%
Revenue growth 3Y11.55%
Revenue growth 5Y12.03%
Sales Q2Q%9.32%
Revenue Next Year17.85%
Revenue Next 2Y15.4%
Revenue Next 3Y12.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y121.53%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.69%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year46.24%
EBIT Next 3Y28.36%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y277.67%
FCF growth 3Y18.89%
FCF growth 5Y13.92%
OCF growth 1Y212.43%
OCF growth 3Y12.66%
OCF growth 5Y8.79%
SEMTECH CORP / SMTC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SEMTECH CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SMTC.
What is the valuation status of SEMTECH CORP (SMTC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to SEMTECH CORP (SMTC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is SEMTECH CORP (SMTC) stock?
SEMTECH CORP (SMTC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of SEMTECH CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SEMTECH CORP (SMTC) is 55.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.96.