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SEMTECH CORP (SMTC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:SMTC - US8168501018 - Common Stock

65.46 USD
-2.13 (-3.15%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:27:07 PM
65.46 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:27:07 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SMTC. SMTC was compared to 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. SMTC has an average financial health and profitability rating. SMTC is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SMTC had positive earnings in the past year.
SMTC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SMTC reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years SMTC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
SMTC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSMTC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M -1B

1.2 Ratios

SMTC has a Return On Assets (1.69%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 4.31%, SMTC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.82% of the companies in the same industry.
SMTC has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: SMTC outperforms 73.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.69%
ROE 4.31%
ROIC 7.02%
ROA(3y)-29.5%
ROA(5y)-14.37%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SMTC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSMTC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100 200 300

1.3 Margins

SMTC has a Profit Margin of 2.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SMTC outperforms 55.36% of its industry peers.
SMTC's Operating Margin of 10.37% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SMTC outperforms 66.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SMTC has declined.
SMTC has a Gross Margin of 51.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: SMTC outperforms 66.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SMTC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.37%
PM (TTM) 2.39%
GM 51.86%
OM growth 3Y-31.78%
OM growth 5Y-9.83%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.91%
GM growth 5Y-3.98%
SMTC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSMTC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SMTC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SMTC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SMTC has more shares outstanding
SMTC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
SMTC Yearly Shares OutstandingSMTC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
SMTC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSMTC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.86 indicates that SMTC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of SMTC (4.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SMTC has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.20. This is a neutral value as SMTC would need 4.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SMTC has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.20) which is in line with its industry peers.
SMTC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.94. This is a neutral value indicating SMTC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SMTC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.94. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SMTC underperforms 84.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.94
Debt/FCF 4.2
Altman-Z 4.86
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC10.84%
SMTC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSMTC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

SMTC has a Current Ratio of 2.53. This indicates that SMTC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.53, SMTC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.64% of the companies in the same industry.
SMTC has a Quick Ratio of 1.78. This is a normal value and indicates that SMTC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.78, SMTC is not doing good in the industry: 60.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.53
Quick Ratio 1.78
SMTC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSMTC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1015.38% over the past year.
The earnings per share for SMTC have been decreasing by -11.51% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, SMTC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 22.22%.
Measured over the past years, SMTC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1015.38%
EPS 3Y-31.83%
EPS 5Y-11.51%
EPS Q2Q%272.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.22%
Revenue growth 3Y7.06%
Revenue growth 5Y10.68%
Sales Q2Q%19.59%

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 50.89% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.24% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y104.09%
EPS Next 2Y62.25%
EPS Next 3Y50.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.87%
Revenue Next 2Y11.8%
Revenue Next 3Y11.24%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
SMTC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSMTC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
SMTC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSMTC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SMTC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 45.14.
63.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SMTC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, SMTC is valued quite expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.96, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SMTC.
SMTC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
SMTC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.14
Fwd PE 29.96
SMTC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSMTC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

SMTC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SMTC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 45.98
EV/EBITDA 41.63
SMTC Per share dataSMTC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SMTC's earnings are expected to grow with 50.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y62.25%
EPS Next 3Y50.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SMTC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

SEMTECH CORP

NASDAQ:SMTC (11/14/2025, 8:27:07 PM)

After market: 65.46 0 (0%)

65.46

-2.13 (-3.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)08-25 2025-08-25/amc
Earnings (Next)11-24 2025-11-24/amc
Inst Owners121.3%
Inst Owner Change0.2%
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner Change3.58%
Market Cap5.68B
Revenue(TTM)996.45M
Net Income(TTM)23.82M
Analysts81.82
Price Target73.29 (11.96%)
Short Float %7.67%
Short Ratio3.64
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.29%
Min EPS beat(2)0.1%
Max EPS beat(2)0.48%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.33%
Min EPS beat(4)0.1%
Max EPS beat(4)23.19%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)376.68%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)294.61%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)221.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.44%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.47%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)12.42%
PT rev (3m)24.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.14
Fwd PE 29.96
P/S 5.7
P/FCF 45.98
P/OCF 41.98
P/B 10.27
P/tB 218.08
EV/EBITDA 41.63
EPS(TTM)1.45
EY2.22%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY3.34%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY2.17%
OCF(TTM)1.56
OCFY2.38%
SpS11.48
BVpS6.37
TBVpS0.3
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.69%
ROE 4.31%
ROCE 8.89%
ROIC 7.02%
ROICexc 8.32%
ROICexgc 17.95%
OM 10.37%
PM (TTM) 2.39%
GM 51.86%
FCFM 12.4%
ROA(3y)-29.5%
ROA(5y)-14.37%
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-29.49%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.62%
OM growth 3Y-31.78%
OM growth 5Y-9.83%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.91%
GM growth 5Y-3.98%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.94
Debt/FCF 4.2
Debt/EBITDA 3.6
Cap/Depr 28.71%
Cap/Sales 1.18%
Interest Coverage 2.57
Cash Conversion 93.79%
Profit Quality 518.52%
Current Ratio 2.53
Quick Ratio 1.78
Altman-Z 4.86
F-Score8
WACC10.84%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)52.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1015.38%
EPS 3Y-31.83%
EPS 5Y-11.51%
EPS Q2Q%272.73%
EPS Next Y104.09%
EPS Next 2Y62.25%
EPS Next 3Y50.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.22%
Revenue growth 3Y7.06%
Revenue growth 5Y10.68%
Sales Q2Q%19.59%
Revenue Next Year13.87%
Revenue Next 2Y11.8%
Revenue Next 3Y11.24%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3859.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.96%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.2%
EBIT Next Year46%
EBIT Next 3Y21.17%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y190.48%
FCF growth 3Y-37.21%
FCF growth 5Y-14.44%
OCF growth 1Y231.85%
OCF growth 3Y-34.15%
OCF growth 5Y-13.33%

SEMTECH CORP / SMTC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SMTC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SMTC.


Can you provide the valuation status for SEMTECH CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SEMTECH CORP (SMTC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of SMTC stock?

SEMTECH CORP (SMTC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for SEMTECH CORP (SMTC) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SEMTECH CORP (SMTC) is expected to grow by 104.09% in the next year.