Semtech Corp (SMTC) Stock Analysis
Sector: Technology · Industry: Semiconductors & Related Devices
AnalystsStrong Buy23 analystsStrengths
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 12.6 — safe-zone balance sheet
Risks
- ⚠SBC 7.1% of revenue — real dilution cost
- ⚠3 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage -0.3× — thin debt cushion
What's happening with SMTC
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
profitability, growth and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation20/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (1.0%)5/25
- P/S (15.7x)5/25
- EV/EBIT (776.7x)0/25
- Growth12/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (9.1%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability10/100 · Weak
- ROIC (2.0%)5/25
- ROE (-5.8%)0/25
- Net margin (-3.0%)0/25
- Operating margin (2.1%)5/25
- Financial Health62/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (12.60)25/25
- Current ratio (2.37)25/25
- Interest coverage (-0.3x)0/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 23%)12/25
- Quality53/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-3.16)25/25
- FCF conversion (-522%)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 23.2%)6/25
About Semtech Corp
Semtech Corp is a provider of high-performance semiconductors powering data center networking, Internet of Things ("IoT") connectivity, and cellular infrastructure solutions. Show more
The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets a diverse portfolio of products for commercial applications, addressing the infrastructure, high-end consumer, and industrial end markets. The company operates in four reportable segments: Signal Integrity, Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless, IoT Systems, and Connected Services. The majority of the company's revenue is earned through the Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless segment. Geographically, the majority of the company's revenue is earned from the Asia Pacific region; the company also operates in North America and Europe.
Headquarters: CAMARILLO, CA · Employees: 1,920 · Website ↗
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-09-18-5321 sh2026-09-16
- SellOption exercise · filed 2026-09-14-2348 sh2026-09-10
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-09-14-683 sh2026-09-10
- SellTax withholding · filed 2026-09-14-1195 sh2026-09-10
- BuyOption exercise · filed 2026-09-14+2.3K sh2026-09-10
+3 more recent filings
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot — pillar inputs plus per-share and market context
Valuation
20EP/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF90.8xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield1.0%C
Grade C: LowTTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -18.6%–13.3% · 36th pct
P/S (TTM)15.65xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.0x–16.6x · highest in history
EV/EBIT776.7xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 7.6x–824.7x · highest in history
EV/Sales13.6xD
Grade D: Very expensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E34.6xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio29.76xD
Grade D: Very expensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.22A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
10EROIC2.0%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE-5.8%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA21.9%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin-3.0%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin2.1%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin51.6%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin15.9%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin8.8%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Financial Health
62BAltman Z-Score12.60A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.37xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.44xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage-0.3xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment1.9yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT14.7xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.86xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.33xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Growth
12ERevenue CAGR9.1%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Implied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)+48.3%D
Grade D: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue7.1%C
Grade C: MedTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Quality
3/10 Loss Years53CPiotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-3.16A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion-522.4%D
Grade D: PoorFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability23.2%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue1.5%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.74xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$2.11
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$5.93
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$491.98M
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$163.31M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$328.67M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$573.32M
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.66xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$17.06B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta2.49D
Grade D: High volatilityPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
Takeaway
Takes ~1.9 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Apr 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 26, 2026
Key Insights: Semtech Corp (SMTC)
Semtech Corp meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 12.60 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -3.16 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Semtech Corp converts about 16% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~1.9 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Interest coverage of -0.3× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Semtech Corp posted a net loss in 3 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2017–2026).
- At a valuation score of 20/100, SMTC trades at a premium to its historical multiples.
See how SMTC ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all SMTC moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21 | Pre-market | 192.91 | +4.28% | 2.85 |
| Sep 21 | Regular | 177.70 | -3.95% | -2.63 |
| Sep 21 | After-hours | 178.65 | -3.43% | -2.29 |
Frequently Asked Questions about SMTC
Is SMTC stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Semtech Corp's financial health at 62/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is SMTC stock overvalued?
Semtech Corp trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 20/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Semtech Corp report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for SMTC. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Semtech Corp operate in?
Semtech Corp operates in the Technology sector, within the Semiconductors & Related Devices industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Semtech Corp do?
Semtech Corp is a provider of high-performance semiconductors powering data center networking, Internet of Things ("IoT") connectivity, and cellular infrastructure solutions.
About Semtech Corp (SMTC) Stock
Semtech Corp (SMTC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductors & Related Devices industry. Real-time pricing data for Semtech Corp is available on this page with a market capitalization of $17.1 billion. The financial health score for SMTC is 62/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for SMTC stock.
SMTC Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time SMTC stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for SMTC with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Semtech Corp across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 62/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for SMTC.
- Sector peers: Compare SMTC against 10 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is SMTC a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Semtech Corp (SMTC) as an investment. The financial health score of 62/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Semtech Corp (SMTC) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.