Semtech Corporation (SMTC)

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

Semtech Corporation (SMTC) has returned 4.34% so far this year and 123.52% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SMTC has achieved an annualized return of 13.04%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 17, 1992, SMTC's average daily return is +0.17%, while the average monthly return is +2.35%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.5 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Jan 1995 with a return of +94.7%, while the worst month was Sep 1999 at -47.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, SMTC closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 13, 1998 with a return of +318.8%, while the worst single day was Jan 12, 1998 at -87.5%.

Semtech Corporation has an annualized alpha of 32.65%, beta of 1.45, and R² of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 18, 1992.

• This stock captured 188.67% of S&P 500 Index gains and 148.71% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.09 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

SMTC ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% 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.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Semtech Corporation (SMTC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Semtech Corporation. 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 Semtech Corporation was 92.82%, occurring on Jan 12, 1998. Recovery took 408 trading sessions.

The current Semtech Corporation drawdown is 20.16%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Semtech Corporation 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.