Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | LSCC |
|---|---|
| Name | Lattice Semiconductor Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market Capitalization | 14.94 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | November 9, 1989 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LSCC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 75.20% | 35.06% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 26.97% | 22.14% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 6.51% | 7.43% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LSCC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 63.70% | 73.97% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.83 | 1.84 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -61.09% | -64.62% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LSCC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 1.11 | 0.42 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 1.71 | 0.61 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) posts ROE of 4.21%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
LSCC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
4.21%
Group distribution
- Max
- 52.82%
- Q3
- 22.26%
- Median
- 10.58%
- LSCC
- 4.21%
- Q1
- 1.29%
- Min
- -16.89%
Largest peers
- NVDA
- 117.21%
- SKHY
- 92.54%
- MU
- 88.26%
- AVGO
- 44.25%
- TSM
- 41.86%
- AMD
- 11.96%
- LSCC
- 4.21%
Net Margin (TTM)
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) keeps 5.53% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
LSCC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
5.53%
Group distribution
- Max
- 63.80%
- Q3
- 28.36%
- Median
- 11.44%
- LSCC
- 5.53%
- Q1
- 0.90%
- Min
- -37.77%
Largest peers
- SKHY
- 70.27%
- MU
- 63.80%
- NVDA
- 63.66%
- TSM
- 51.12%
- AVGO
- 42.94%
- AMD
- 16.77%
- LSCC
- 5.53%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) turns 17.15% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
LSCC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
17.15%
Group distribution
- Max
- 58.66%
- Q3
- 30.23%
- LSCC
- 17.15%
- Median
- 15.91%
- Q1
- 7.54%
- Min
- -25.74%
Largest peers
- MU
- 80.68%
- SKHY
- 79.66%
- NVDA
- 66.24%
- TSM
- 58.66%
- AVGO
- 54.31%
- AMD
- 21.17%
- LSCC
- 17.15%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LSCC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 4.21% | 10.58% |
| ROA (TTM) | 3.83% | 4.85% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 5.53% | 11.44% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 17.15% | 15.91% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 69.49% | 49.36% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) grew revenue 2.72%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) grew earnings per share -95.45%, in the lower peer quartile. Per-share profits are advancing more slowly than at most peers, so margins, costs, or share count deserve a closer look.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LSCC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 2.72% | 9.64% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | -7.46% | 0.00% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -95.45% | 4.90% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -74.93% | -7.71% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) has current ratio of 1.92, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
LSCC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
1.92
Group distribution
- Max
- 10.33
- Q3
- 5.62
- Median
- 3.33
- Q1
- 2.35
- LSCC
- 1.92
- Min
- 1.03
Largest peers
- SKHY
- 26.88
- NVDA
- 4.59
- MU
- 3.31
- AMD
- 2.73
- TSM
- 2.51
- AVGO
- 2.50
- LSCC
- 1.92
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
LSCC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.65
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.46
- LSCC
- 0.65
- Q3
- 0.65
- Median
- 0.27
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- LSCC
- 0.65
- AVGO
- 0.60
- NVDA
- 0.17
- AMD
- 0.13
- TSM
- 0.12
- SKHY
- 0.05
- MU
- 0.04
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LSCC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.92 | 3.33 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.65 | 0.27 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 5.03 | -0.36 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.
LSCC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.37%
- Q3
- 0.65%
- LSCC
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- SKHY
- 2,118.64%
- TSM
- 1.70%
- AVGO
- 0.89%
- NVDA
- 0.15%
- MU
- 0.09%
- LSCC
- 0.00%
- AMD
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.
LSCC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 49.64%
- Q3
- 21.71%
- LSCC
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- AVGO
- 32.44%
- TSM
- 24.46%
- NVDA
- 3.54%
- MU
- 0.71%
- LSCC
- 0.00%
- SKHY
- 0.00%
- AMD
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LSCC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) trades at P/E ratio of 338.77, above the peer range for its industry. The market is paying unusually heavily for TTM earnings relative to comparable companies.
LSCC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
338.77
Group distribution
- LSCC
- 338.77
- Max
- 110.34
- Q3
- 66.81
- Median
- 37.02
- Q1
- 23.96
- Min
- 8.12
Largest peers
- LSCC
- 338.77
- AMD
- 95.95
- AVGO
- 37.51
- TSM
- 24.33
- NVDA
- 23.60
- MU
- 9.28
- SKHY
- 8.12
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) trades at 18.47 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.
LSCC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
18.47
Group distribution
- Max
- 21.42
- LSCC
- 18.47
- Q3
- 12.27
- Median
- 5.76
- Q1
- 2.73
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- LSCC
- 18.47
- AMD
- 16.21
- AVGO
- 15.73
- NVDA
- 14.88
- MU
- 5.86
- TSM
- 0.39
- SKHY
- 0.00
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) trades at 10.53 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
LSCC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
10.53
Group distribution
- Max
- 14.06
- LSCC
- 10.53
- Q3
- 7.44
- Median
- 4.29
- Q1
- 2.30
- Min
- 0.20
Largest peers
- TSM
- 71.65
- NVDA
- 19.68
- AVGO
- 14.06
- AMD
- 10.77
- LSCC
- 10.53
- MU
- 5.64
- SKHY
- 3.95
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LSCC | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 338.77 | 37.02 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 18.47 | 5.76 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 10.53 | 4.29 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 1.39% | 1.46% |