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Allegro Microsystems Inc(ALGM)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$26.8
11/05/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ALGM

11/05/2026: ALGM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Allegro MicroSystems is a specialized semiconductor company that designs high-performance sensors and power management ICs for automotive and industrial markets. The company holds a significant position in magnetic sensing and is well-aligned with the structural shift toward vehicle electrification and factory automation. Its main growth story centers on increasing its content per vehicle, supported by a fab-lite model that emphasizes capital efficiency. However, investors should be aware of risks such as high exposure to cyclical automotive demand, intense competition from large chipmakers, and price volatility. Allegro best suits growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to automotive electronics, though it does not provide dividends and remains sensitive to cyclical industry trends.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company benefits from structural growth trends in vehicle electrification and industrial automation.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive automotive demand signals and sector-wide sentiment.
Value investorMixed fitValuation fluctuates based on cyclical automotive industry expectations rather than steady-state value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, focusing instead on capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh exposure to cyclical automotive markets creates inherent price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock is highly sensitive to shifts in automotive production forecasts.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors often price the stock based on future growth, leaving it susceptible to earnings revisions.
Competition risk (Semiconductor giants)HighLarge incumbents like Texas Instruments compete aggressively on price and portfolio breadth.
Business qualityMediumThe company has a strong niche focus, but faces execution risks in scaling new product lines.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend income is provided to shareholders.
Execution riskMediumIntegrating acquisitions like Crocus Technology and scaling new sensing products is essential for success.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -22.3%
Avg. Invested days 29
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ALGM receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ALGM has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+79.6%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 14.0%) are partially offset by weak profitability (net margin -1.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ALGM's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 25.3%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is ALGM's strongest growth driver at +468.8% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+22.8%, solid) and earnings growth (+79.6%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 81.2% and approximately 67.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 32.53% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 13.72%
BlackRock Inc 7.45%
Amvescap Plc. 7.33%
JPMorgan Chase & Co 6.82%
Capital Research Global Investors 6.44%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ALGM generates approximately $464 of gross profit, $48 of operating income, and $140 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Moderate margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 1.66%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ALGM has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.83B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 195.31
1Y Target Price 48.85
Price to earnings Ratio 195.31
1Y Target Price 48.85
Volume (30-day avg) 3.5M shares
Beta 2.05
52 Weeks Range 22.41 - 71.77
Updated Date 11/05/2026
52 Weeks Range 22.41 - 71.77
Updated Date 11/05/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.16

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Automotive Sensing & PowerMagnetic sensors and motor drivers for EVs, ADAS, and comfort systems.Most revenue comes from selling chips that help cars detect motion and control power, tied directly to EV production.
Industrial Sensing & PowerSensors and motor control chips for industrial robots, clean energy, and factory automation.This segment provides growth through the increasing electrification and automation of factory equipment.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-29
When Before Market
Estimate 0.18
Actual 0.18

Profitability

Profit Margin 3.07%
Operating Margin (TTM) 12.8%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.23%
Return on Equity (TTM) 3.2%

Valuation

Trailing PE 195.31
Forward PE 33
Enterprise Value 6.39B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.78
Enterprise Value 6.39B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.78
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.33
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 48.82
Shares Outstanding 186.48M
Shares Floating 125.12M
Shares Outstanding 186.48M
Shares Floating 125.12M
Percent Insiders 32.53
Percent Institutions 81.19

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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