PortfoliosLab logoPortfoliosLab logo
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US6098391054
CUSIP
609839105
IPO Date
Nov 19, 2004

Highlights

Market Cap
$53.76B
Enterprise Value
$52.66B
EPS (TTM)
$12.72
PE Ratio
85.93
PEG Ratio
1.08
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.79B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.54B
EBITDA (TTM)
$777.30M
Year Range
$438.86 - $1,256.22
Target Price
$1,242.86
ROA (TTM)
14.35%
ROE (TTM)
16.55%

Share Price Chart


Loading graphics...

Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.


Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


Loading graphics...

S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) has returned 20.87% so far this year and 89.95% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MPWR has achieved an annualized return of 33.84%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

1D
9.30%
1M
-4.13%
YTD
20.87%
6M
19.20%
1Y
89.95%
3Y*
30.74%
5Y*
25.27%
10Y*
33.84%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 19, 2004, MPWR's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.59%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.3 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Oct 2005 with a return of +51.1%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -43.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, MPWR closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +23.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -20.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202624.03%1.65%-4.13%20.87%
20257.72%-4.14%-4.82%2.26%11.60%10.73%-2.75%17.51%10.35%9.16%-7.64%-2.18%54.45%
2024-4.45%19.47%-5.74%-1.19%9.91%11.87%5.04%8.29%-0.96%-17.87%-25.24%4.45%-5.55%
202320.63%13.53%3.57%-7.71%6.05%10.48%3.57%-6.84%-11.16%-4.39%24.22%15.14%79.78%
2022-18.32%13.84%6.04%-19.24%14.83%-14.57%21.01%-2.48%-19.65%-6.59%12.52%-7.22%-27.78%
2021-2.99%5.41%-5.52%2.31%-5.05%9.01%20.30%10.17%-1.95%8.41%5.33%-10.76%35.49%

Benchmark Metrics

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 21.91%, beta of 1.43, and R² of 0.33 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 22, 2004.

  • This stock captured 196.10% of S&P 500 Index gains and 110.34% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.33 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
21.91%
Beta
1.43
0.33
Upside Capture
196.10%
Downside Capture
110.34%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MPWR ranks 86 for risk / return — in the top 86% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


MPWR Risk / Return Rank: 8686
Overall Rank
MPWR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8585
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MPWR Sortino Ratio Rank: 8282
Sortino Ratio Rank
MPWR Omega Ratio Rank: 8282
Omega Ratio Rank
MPWR Calmar Ratio Rank: 9090
Calmar Ratio Rank
MPWR Martin Ratio Rank: 8989
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MPWRBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.61

0.90

+0.72

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.28

1.39

+0.90

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.21

+0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.95

1.40

+2.55

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

10.08

6.61

+3.47

Explore MPWR risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. provided a 0.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.68 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 11 consecutive years.


0.40%0.60%0.80%1.00%1.20%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$6.68$6.24$5.00$4.00$3.00$2.40$2.00$1.60$1.20$0.80$0.80$0.80

Dividend yield

0.61%0.69%0.85%0.63%0.85%0.49%0.55%0.90%1.03%0.71%0.98%1.26%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$2.00$2.00
2025$0.00$0.00$1.56$0.00$0.00$1.56$0.00$0.00$1.56$0.00$0.00$1.56$6.24
2024$0.00$0.00$1.25$0.00$0.00$1.25$0.00$0.00$1.25$0.00$0.00$1.25$5.00
2023$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$4.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$3.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.60$0.00$0.00$0.60$0.00$0.00$0.60$0.00$0.00$0.60$2.40

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.61%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. has a payout ratio of 44.13%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


Loading graphics...

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. was 72.27%, occurring on Dec 5, 2008. Recovery took 1174 trading sessions.

The current Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. drawdown is 11.07%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-72.27%Aug 12, 200882Dec 5, 20081174Aug 7, 20131256
-58.5%Feb 10, 2006127Aug 11, 2006257Aug 21, 2007384
-51.65%Aug 22, 2024157Apr 8, 2025124Oct 6, 2025281
-47.4%Dec 6, 2004110May 12, 2005114Oct 24, 2005224
-45.96%Nov 17, 2021229Oct 14, 2022185Jul 13, 2023414

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


Loading graphics...

Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductors industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MPWR, comparing it with other companies in the Semiconductors industry. Currently, MPWR has a P/E ratio of 85.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MPWR compared to other companies in the Semiconductors industry. MPWR currently has a PEG ratio of 1.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MPWR relative to other companies in the Semiconductors industry. Currently, MPWR has a P/S ratio of 19.0. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MPWR in comparison with other companies in the Semiconductors industry. Currently, MPWR has a P/B value of 14.4. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items