Home 
Today's Top Picks 
Top Performers 
Watchlist 
My Robo Portfolios 
ETF Zone 
How It Works 
News - Chart
- Upturn Summary
- Highlights
- Revenue
- Valuation
Upturn AI Summary - About
Microchip Technology Inc(MCHP)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
*as per simulation (see disclosures)- ALL
- 1Y
- 1M
- 1W
- BUY Advisory
- SELL Advisory (Profit)
- SELL Advisory (Loss)
- Profit
- Loss
- PASS (Skip)
Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MCHP
09/25/2026: MCHP (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Microchip Technology Inc is a major, globally diversified semiconductor company specializing in embedded microcontrollers, analog chips, and FPGAs. The company is known for its strong operating margins and a successful, acquisition-led growth strategy that has built a robust ecosystem for industrial and automotive customers. Its primary growth story revolves around increasing chip content in modern vehicles and expanding into edge-AI applications. However, the company faces risks from cyclical demand shifts and intense competition from larger semiconductor players. Best suited for value and dividend-focused investors, the stock requires monitoring of global manufacturing trends, industry inventory levels, and the company's ongoing success in managing debt from its past strategic acquisitions.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | While the company has long-term growth drivers, it is currently in a cyclical consolidation phase. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Momentum metrics are currently dampened by broader semiconductor inventory correction trends. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The stock often trades at valuations that attract value investors seeking exposure to high-quality semiconductor assets. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company has a consistent history of dividend payments and share repurchases. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | The semiconductor industry inherently carries volatility, though Microchip's business model is generally more stable than high-growth chip makers. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | Semiconductor stocks are sensitive to macro and industry-specific cycles. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Investors must monitor if earnings growth justifies current valuation multiples during cyclical recoveries. |
| Competition risk (AI/MCU competition) | High | Large peers are aggressively competing for market share in the automotive and industrial segments. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company possesses a deep, defensible product catalog and strong margin history. |
| Dividend income | Medium / high | While dividends are steady, semiconductor earnings can be cyclical, impacting payout ratios. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Integrating diverse technology platforms requires consistent operational excellence. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -10.35% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 42.73B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 115.72 | 1Y Target Price 107.84 |
Price to earnings Ratio 115.72 | 1Y Target Price 107.84 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8.4M shares | Beta 1.74 | 52 Weeks Range 47.28 - 104.75 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 47.28 - 104.75 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.44% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.68 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Microcontrollers | 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit MCUs for embedded control. | The core of the business; reliable, recurring revenue from various devices. |
| Analog and Mixed-Signal | Power management and sensor interface chips. | High-margin support products that often ship alongside microcontrollers. |
| Geography | Global sales across Americas, Europe, and Asia. | The company is globally diversified, with significant exposure to manufacturing hubs in Asia. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 115.72 | Forward PE 20.53 | Enterprise Value 46.30B | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.34 |
Enterprise Value 46.30B | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.34 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.04 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 31.71 | Shares Outstanding 543.01M | Shares Floating 532.75M |
Shares Outstanding 543.01M | Shares Floating 532.75M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.79 | Percent Institutions 102.6 |
Upturn AI Summary
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Microchip Technology Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Chandler, AZ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1993-03-19 | CEO, President & Chair of the Board Mr. Stephen Sanghi | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductors | Full time employees 17900 | Website https://www.microchip.com |
Full time employees 17900 | Website https://www.microchip.com | ||
Microchip Technology Incorporated develops, manufactures, and sells smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It operates in two segments, Semiconductor Products and Technology Licensing. The company offers general-purpose 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit mixed-signal microcontrollers; 32-bit and 64-bit embedded mixed-signal microprocessors; and specialized mixed-signal microcontrollers for automotive, industrial, computing, communications, lighting, power supplies, motor control, human-machine interface, security, wired connectivity, and wireless connectivity applications. It also provides analog products, including power management, linear, mixed-signal, high voltage, thermal management, discrete diodes and MOSFETs, radio frequency (RF), gate drivers, safety, security, timing, application-specific standard products, USB, Ethernet, wireless, and other interface products; field-programmable gate array (FPGA) products; and application development tools that enable system designers to program mixed-signal microcontroller, FPGA, and microprocessor products. In addition, the company offers memory products consisting of serial electrically erasable programmable read-only memory, serial flash memories, parallel flash memories, serial static random-access memory, and electrically erasable random-access memory for footprint devices. Further, it licenses its SuperFlash embedded flash and non-volatile memory technologies to foundries, integrated device manufacturers, and design partners for use in the manufacture of microcontroller products, gate arrays, RF, analog, and neuromorphic compute products. Additionally, the company offers engineering services; wafer foundry, assembly, and test subcontracting manufacturing services; and timing systems, application-specific integrated circuits, and products for aerospace applications. The company was incorporated in 1989 and is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.
Note: This website is maintained by Upturn Corporation, which is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Investing in securities has risks. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. No assurance is provided as to any particular investment return, and you may lose money using our services. You are strongly advised to consult appropriate counsel before making any investments in companies you learn about through our services. You should obtain appropriate legal, tax, investment, accounting, and other advice that takes into account your investment portfolio and overall financial situation. You are solely responsible for conducting due diligence on a potential investment. We do not affect trades for you. You will select your own broker through which to transact. Investments are not FDIC insured, they are not guaranteed, and they may lose value. Please see the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Disclosure for more information.
All company names, trademarks, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and informational purposes only. Use of these names, trademarks, and logos does not imply endorsement by their respective owners.