BLDR vs. MPWR

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

BLDR (Builders FirstSource, Inc.) and MPWR (Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.) are both stocks. BLDR operates in Building Products & Equipment (Industrials), while MPWR operates in Semiconductors (Technology). Over the past 10 years, BLDR returned 21.56%/yr vs 37.94%/yr for MPWR. At a 0.36 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

BLDR vs. MPWR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) and Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BLDR achieves a -24.41% return, which is significantly lower than MPWR's 74.38% return. Over the past 10 years, BLDR has underperformed MPWR with an annualized return of 21.56%, while MPWR has yielded a comparatively higher 37.94% annualized return.

BLDR

• 1D: -1.02%
• 1M: 10.45%
• YTD: -24.41%
• 6M: -28.31%
• 1Y: -30.12%
• 3Y*: -14.86%
• 5Y*: 12.14%
• 10Y*: 21.56%

MPWR

• 1D: -0.77%
• 1M: 1.76%
• YTD: 74.38%
• 6M: 67.26%
• 1Y: 136.15%
• 3Y*: 44.43%
• 5Y*: 36.35%
• 10Y*: 37.94%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

BLDR vs. MPWR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
BLDR Builders FirstSource, Inc.	-24.41%	-28.01%	-14.38%	157.31%	-24.30%	110.02%	60.61%	132.91%	-49.93%	98.63%
MPWR Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.	74.38%	54.45%	-5.55%	79.78%	-27.78%	35.49%	107.49%	54.80%	4.49%	38.23%

Correlation

The correlation between BLDR and MPWR is 0.25, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.25
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.37
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.42
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.40
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 28, 2005	0.36

The correlation between BLDR and MPWR shifts across timeframes, from 0.25 (1 year) to 0.42 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap BLDR : $8.54B MPWR : $77.67B
EPS BLDR : $2.63 MPWR : $13.89
PE Ratio BLDR : 29.54 MPWR : 113.54
PS Ratio BLDR : 0.58 MPWR : 25.93
PB Ratio BLDR : 2.13 MPWR : 21.12
Total Revenue (TTM) BLDR : $14.82B MPWR : $2.96B
Gross Profit (TTM) BLDR : $4.43B MPWR : $1.63B
EBITDA (TTM) BLDR : $1.06B MPWR : $861.78M

Return for Risk

BLDR vs. MPWR — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

BLDR

BLDR Risk / Return Rank: 17
BLDR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 14
BLDR Sortino Ratio Rank: 14
BLDR Omega Ratio Rank: 17
BLDR Calmar Ratio Rank: 22
BLDR Martin Ratio Rank: 19

MPWR

MPWR Risk / Return Rank: 91
MPWR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 93
MPWR Sortino Ratio Rank: 90
MPWR Omega Ratio Rank: 88
MPWR Calmar Ratio Rank: 93
MPWR Martin Ratio Rank: 93

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.

BLDR vs. MPWR - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) and Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	BLDR	MPWR	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.67	2.51	-3.18
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-0.90	3.00	-3.89
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.91	1.37	-0.46
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.59	5.43	-6.01
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.11	14.45	-15.56

BLDR vs. MPWR - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current BLDR Sharpe Ratio is -0.67, which is lower than the MPWR Sharpe Ratio of 2.51. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of BLDR and MPWR, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

BLDR vs. MPWR - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BLDR drawdown since its inception was -96.78%, which is greater than MPWR's maximum drawdown of -72.27%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BLDR and MPWR.

Drawdown Indicators

	BLDR	MPWR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-96.78%	-72.27%	-24.51%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-55.51%	-22.45%	-33.06%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-68.55%	-51.65%	-16.90%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-68.55%	-51.65%	-16.90%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-68.55%	-51.65%	-16.90%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-63.16%	-6.66%	-56.50%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-47.87%	-17.71%	-30.16%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	29.23%	8.44%	+20.79%

Volatility

BLDR vs. MPWR - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) is 15.05%, while Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) has a volatility of 20.33%. This indicates that BLDR experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MPWR based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	BLDR	MPWR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	15.05%	20.33%	-5.28%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	34.74%	37.42%	-2.68%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	48.45%	48.53%	-0.08%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	45.30%	53.53%	-8.23%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	47.75%	47.23%	+0.52%

Dividends

BLDR vs. MPWR - Dividend Comparison

BLDR has not paid dividends to shareholders, while MPWR's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.42%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BLDR Builders FirstSource, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
MPWR Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.	0.42%	0.69%	0.85%	0.63%	0.85%	0.49%	0.55%	0.90%	1.03%	0.71%	0.98%	1.26%

Financials

BLDR vs. MPWR - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Builders FirstSource, Inc. and Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

BLDR - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Builders FirstSource, Inc. reported a gross profit of 928.97M and revenue of 3.29B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 28.3%.

MPWR - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. reported a gross profit of 445.07M and revenue of 804.19M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 55.3%.

BLDR - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Builders FirstSource, Inc. reported an operating income of 16.52M and revenue of 3.29B, resulting in an operating margin of 0.5%.

MPWR - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. reported an operating income of 241.15M and revenue of 804.19M, resulting in an operating margin of 30.0%.

BLDR - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Builders FirstSource, Inc. reported a net income of -47.41M and revenue of 3.29B, resulting in a net margin of -1.4%.

MPWR - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. reported a net income of 193.23M and revenue of 804.19M, resulting in a net margin of 24.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both BLDR and MPWR in my portfolio?

BLDR and MPWR have a correlation of 0.25, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, BLDR or MPWR?

MPWR has higher volatility (20.33%) compared to BLDR (15.05%). In terms of maximum drawdown, BLDR dropped -96.78% vs MPWR's -72.27%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

MPWR currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.51 vs -0.67), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.