STMicroelectronics (STM) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at STMicroelectronics (STM): 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

STMicroelectronics (STM) trades as an ADR rather than ordinary local shares — read it with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile fields for STMicroelectronics (STM)
Profile Item	STM
Name	STMicroelectronics N.V.
Country/Region	Switzerland
GICS Sector	Information Technology
GICS Industry Group	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Industry	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-Industry	Semiconductors
Market Capitalization	37.30 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	December 8, 1994
Security Type	ADR

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

STM

GSPC

STMicroelectronics (STM) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for STMicroelectronics (STM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for STMicroelectronics (STM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

STMicroelectronics (STM) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: STM	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	90.64%	35.06%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	4.24%	22.14%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-1.95%	7.43%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

STM

GSPC

STMicroelectronics (STM) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for STMicroelectronics (STM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

STMicroelectronics (STM) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: STM	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	62.24%	73.97%
Beta (5Y)	2.00	1.84
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-66.66%	-64.62%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. STM is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

STMicroelectronics (STM) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: STM	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.39	0.42
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	2.07	0.61

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

STMicroelectronics (STM) posts ROE of 2.95%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.95%

Group distribution

Max: 52.82%
Q3: 22.26%
Median: 10.58%
STM: 2.95%
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%
STM: 2.95%

Where STMicroelectronics (STM) stands on ROE within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

STMicroelectronics (STM) keeps 3.80% 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.

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.80%

Group distribution

Max: 63.80%
Q3: 28.36%
Median: 11.44%
STM: 3.80%
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%
STM: 3.80%

Where STMicroelectronics (STM) stands on net margin within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

STMicroelectronics (STM) turns 11.10% 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.

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

11.10%

Group distribution

Max: 58.66%
Q3: 30.23%
Median: 15.91%
STM: 11.10%
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%
STM: 11.10%

Where STMicroelectronics (STM) stands on operating margin within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

STMicroelectronics (STM) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: STM	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	2.95%	10.58%
ROA (TTM)	2.63%	4.85%
Net Margin (TTM)	3.80%	11.44%
Operating Margin (TTM)	11.10%	15.91%
Gross Margin (TTM)	35.53%	49.36%

Growth

Revenue Growth

STMicroelectronics (STM) grew revenue -11.07%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.

STMicroelectronics (STM): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

STMicroelectronics (STM) grew earnings per share -89.16%, 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.

STMicroelectronics (STM): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

STMicroelectronics (STM) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: STM	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	-11.07%	9.64%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-9.89%	0.00%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-89.16%	4.90%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-66.39%	-7.71%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

STMicroelectronics (STM) has current ratio of 3.13, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.13

Group distribution

Max: 10.33
Q3: 5.62
Median: 3.33
STM: 3.13
Q1: 2.35
Min: 1.03

Largest peers

SKHY: 26.88
NVDA: 4.59
MU: 3.31
STM: 3.13
AMD: 2.73
TSM: 2.51
AVGO: 2.50

Where STMicroelectronics (STM) stands on current ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

STMicroelectronics (STM) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.19

Group distribution

Max: 1.46
Q3: 0.65
Median: 0.27
STM: 0.19
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

AVGO: 0.60
STM: 0.19
NVDA: 0.17
AMD: 0.13
TSM: 0.12
SKHY: 0.05
MU: 0.04

Where STMicroelectronics (STM) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

STMicroelectronics (STM) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: STM	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	3.13	3.33
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.19	0.27
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.63	-0.36

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

STMicroelectronics (STM) has dividend yield of 0.90%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.90%

Group distribution

Max: 1.37%
STM: 0.90%
Q3: 0.65%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

SKHY: 2,118.64%
TSM: 1.70%
STM: 0.90%
AVGO: 0.89%
NVDA: 0.15%
MU: 0.09%
AMD: 0.00%

Where STMicroelectronics (STM) stands on dividend yield within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

STMicroelectronics (STM) has payout ratio of 63.16%, above the peer distribution for its industry. The dividend consumes more reported earnings than peers normally do, leaving unusually thin earnings cover.

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

63.16%

Group distribution

STM: 63.16%
Max: 49.64%
Q3: 21.71%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

STM: 63.16%
AVGO: 32.44%
TSM: 24.46%
NVDA: 3.54%
MU: 0.71%
SKHY: 0.00%
AMD: 0.00%

Where STMicroelectronics (STM) stands on payout ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

STMicroelectronics (STM) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: STM	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.90%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	63.16%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

STMicroelectronics (STM) trades at P/E ratio of 73.19, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

73.19

Group distribution

Max: 110.34
STM: 73.19
Q3: 66.81
Median: 37.02
Q1: 23.96
Min: 8.12

Largest peers

AMD: 95.95
STM: 73.19
AVGO: 37.51
TSM: 24.33
NVDA: 23.60
MU: 9.28
SKHY: 8.12

Where STMicroelectronics (STM) stands on P/E ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

STMicroelectronics (STM) trades at 2.73 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.73

Group distribution

Max: 21.42
Q3: 12.27
Median: 5.76
Q1: 2.73
STM: 2.73
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

AMD: 16.21
AVGO: 15.73
NVDA: 14.88
MU: 5.86
STM: 2.73
TSM: 0.39
SKHY: 0.00

Where STMicroelectronics (STM) stands on P/S ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

STMicroelectronics (STM) trades at 2.09 on P/B ratio, in the lower book-value quartile for its industry. Investors are paying less for the balance-sheet equity than they pay for most peers, with returns on that equity still central to the read.

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.09

Group distribution

Max: 14.06
Q3: 7.44
Median: 4.29
Q1: 2.30
STM: 2.09
Min: 0.20

Largest peers

TSM: 71.65
NVDA: 19.68
AVGO: 14.06
AMD: 10.77
MU: 5.64
SKHY: 3.95
STM: 2.09

Where STMicroelectronics (STM) stands on P/B ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

STMicroelectronics (STM) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: STM	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	73.19	37.02
P/S Ratio (TTM)	2.73	5.76
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	2.09	4.29
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	0.29%	1.46%