Skyworks (SWKS) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Skyworks (SWKS): 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 | SWKS |
|---|---|
| Name | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. |
| 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 | 19.33 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | September 7, 1984 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SWKS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 23.99% | 35.06% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 2.11% | 22.14% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -10.13% | 7.43% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SWKS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 50.40% | 73.97% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.50 | 1.84 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -67.29% | -64.62% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SWKS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.39 | 0.42 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 0.59 | 0.61 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Skyworks (SWKS) posts ROE of 3.00%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
SWKS
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
3.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 52.82%
- Q3
- 22.26%
- Median
- 10.58%
- SWKS
- 3.00%
- 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%
- SWKS
- 3.00%
Net Margin (TTM)
Skyworks (SWKS) keeps 4.35% 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.
SWKS
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
4.35%
Group distribution
- Max
- 63.80%
- Q3
- 28.36%
- Median
- 11.44%
- SWKS
- 4.35%
- 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%
- SWKS
- 4.35%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Skyworks (SWKS) turns 9.98% 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.
SWKS
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
9.98%
Group distribution
- Max
- 58.66%
- Q3
- 30.23%
- Median
- 15.91%
- SWKS
- 9.98%
- 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%
- SWKS
- 9.98%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SWKS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 3.00% | 10.58% |
| ROA (TTM) | 2.57% | 4.85% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 4.35% | 11.44% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 9.98% | 15.91% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 40.78% | 49.36% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
No usable revenue growth is available for Skyworks (SWKS) this period, so the top-line momentum read is skipped.
EPS Growth
Skyworks (SWKS) grew earnings per share -62.99%, 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: SWKS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -- | 9.64% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | 0.00% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -62.99% | 4.90% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -42.92% | -7.71% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Skyworks (SWKS) has current ratio of 3.34, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
SWKS
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
3.34
Group distribution
- Max
- 10.33
- Q3
- 5.62
- SWKS
- 3.34
- Median
- 3.33
- Q1
- 2.35
- Min
- 1.03
Largest peers
- SKHY
- 26.88
- NVDA
- 4.59
- SWKS
- 3.34
- MU
- 3.31
- AMD
- 2.73
- TSM
- 2.51
- AVGO
- 2.50
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Skyworks (SWKS) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
SWKS
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.43
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.46
- Q3
- 0.65
- SWKS
- 0.43
- Median
- 0.27
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- AVGO
- 0.60
- SWKS
- 0.43
- NVDA
- 0.17
- AMD
- 0.13
- TSM
- 0.12
- SKHY
- 0.05
- MU
- 0.04
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SWKS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 3.34 | 3.33 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.43 | 0.27 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.16 | -0.36 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Skyworks (SWKS) has dividend yield of 2.62%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.
SWKS
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
2.62%
Group distribution
- SWKS
- 2.62%
- Max
- 1.37%
- Q3
- 0.65%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- SKHY
- 2,118.64%
- SWKS
- 2.62%
- TSM
- 1.70%
- AVGO
- 0.89%
- NVDA
- 0.15%
- MU
- 0.09%
- AMD
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Skyworks (SWKS) has payout ratio of 147.15%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings. The gap would need to be covered by cash, retained earnings, financing, or other sources, so earnings alone do not support the payout.
SWKS
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
147.15%
Group distribution
- SWKS
- 147.15%
- Max
- 49.64%
- Q3
- 21.71%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- SWKS
- 147.15%
- AVGO
- 32.44%
- TSM
- 24.46%
- NVDA
- 3.54%
- MU
- 0.71%
- SKHY
- 0.00%
- AMD
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SWKS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.62% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 147.15% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Skyworks (SWKS) trades at P/E ratio of 72.10, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.
SWKS
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
72.10
Group distribution
- Max
- 110.34
- SWKS
- 72.10
- Q3
- 66.81
- Median
- 37.02
- Q1
- 23.96
- Min
- 8.12
Largest peers
- AMD
- 95.95
- SWKS
- 72.10
- AVGO
- 37.51
- TSM
- 24.33
- NVDA
- 23.60
- MU
- 9.28
- SKHY
- 8.12
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Skyworks (SWKS) trades at 4.88 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
SWKS
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
4.88
Group distribution
- Max
- 21.42
- Q3
- 12.27
- Median
- 5.76
- SWKS
- 4.88
- Q1
- 2.73
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- AMD
- 16.21
- AVGO
- 15.73
- NVDA
- 14.88
- MU
- 5.86
- SWKS
- 4.88
- TSM
- 0.39
- SKHY
- 0.00
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Skyworks (SWKS) trades at 2.15 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.
SWKS
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
2.15
Group distribution
- Max
- 14.06
- Q3
- 7.44
- Median
- 4.29
- Q1
- 2.30
- SWKS
- 2.15
- Min
- 0.20
Largest peers
- TSM
- 71.65
- NVDA
- 19.68
- AVGO
- 14.06
- AMD
- 10.77
- MU
- 5.64
- SKHY
- 3.95
- SWKS
- 2.15
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SWKS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 72.10 | 37.02 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 4.88 | 5.76 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 2.15 | 4.29 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 5.84% | 1.46% |