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MCHP vs. STM: Microchip vs. STMicroelectronics Stock Comparison

How do Microchip (MCHP) and STMicroelectronics (STM) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Microchip (MCHP) and STMicroelectronics (STM) are both classified in the Semiconductors sub-industry within the broader Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Microchip (MCHP) trades as ordinary local shares, while STMicroelectronics (STM) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for Microchip (MCHP) and STMicroelectronics (STM)
Profile ItemMCHPSTM
NameMicrochip Technology Inc.STMicroelectronics N.V.
Country/RegionUnited StatesSwitzerland
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustrySemiconductorsSemiconductors
Market Capitalization31.76 billion USD37.30 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateMarch 19, 1993December 8, 1994
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

MCHP
STM
GSPC
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. STMicroelectronics (STM), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Microchip (MCHP) and STMicroelectronics (STM). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Microchip (MCHP) and STMicroelectronics (STM). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and STMicroelectronics (STM)
MetricMCHPSTM
Total Return (1Y)11.53%90.64%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-3.63%4.24%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-3.83%-1.95%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

MCHP
STM
GSPC
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. STMicroelectronics (STM), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Microchip (MCHP) and STMicroelectronics (STM). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and STMicroelectronics (STM)
MetricMCHPSTM
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)52.96%62.24%
Beta (5Y)1.912.00
Max Drawdown (5Y)-63.77%-66.66%
Avg. Volume (3M)10.34M9.18M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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MCHP and STM are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and STMicroelectronics (STM)
MetricMCHPSTM
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.141.39
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.212.07

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Microchip (MCHP) at 12.57% and STMicroelectronics (STM) at 2.95% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

12.57%

Max
52.82%
Q3
22.26%
MCHP
12.57%
Median
10.58%
Q1
1.29%
Min
-16.89%

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.95%

Max
52.82%
Q3
22.26%
Median
10.58%
STM
2.95%
Q1
1.29%
Min
-16.89%
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. STMicroelectronics (STM): A comparison of their ROE against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Microchip (MCHP) at 14.96% and STMicroelectronics (STM) at 3.80% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

14.96%

Max
63.80%
Q3
28.36%
MCHP
14.96%
Median
11.44%
Q1
0.90%
Min
-37.77%

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.80%

Max
63.80%
Q3
28.36%
Median
11.44%
STM
3.80%
Q1
0.90%
Min
-37.77%
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. STMicroelectronics (STM): A comparison of their net margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Microchip (MCHP) at 29.13% and STMicroelectronics (STM) at 11.10% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

29.13%

Max
58.66%
Q3
30.23%
MCHP
29.13%
Median
15.91%
Q1
7.54%
Min
-25.74%

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

11.10%

Max
58.66%
Q3
30.23%
Median
15.91%
STM
11.10%
Q1
7.54%
Min
-25.74%
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. STMicroelectronics (STM): A comparison of their operating margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and STMicroelectronics (STM)
MetricMCHPSTM
ROE (TTM)12.57%2.95%
ROA (TTM)5.19%2.63%
Net Margin (TTM)14.96%3.80%
Operating Margin (TTM)29.13%11.10%
Gross Margin (TTM)62.70%35.53%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Microchip (MCHP) at 7.08% is around its peer norm for revenue growth, while STMicroelectronics (STM) at -11.07% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker demand or pricing momentum.

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Microchip (MCHP) vs. STMicroelectronics (STM): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Only one side can be read here: STMicroelectronics (STM) reports EPS growth of -89.16%, ranked against its industry; Microchip (MCHP) has no EPS growth figure this period.

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Microchip (MCHP) vs. STMicroelectronics (STM): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and STMicroelectronics (STM)
MetricMCHPSTM
Revenue Growth (YoY)7.08%-11.07%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)-17.65%-9.89%
EPS Growth (YoY)---89.16%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-62.03%-66.39%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

STMicroelectronics (STM) at 3.13 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Microchip (MCHP) at 2.24 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for MCHP.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.24

Max
10.33
Q3
5.62
Median
3.33
Q1
2.35
MCHP
2.24
Min
1.03

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.13

Max
10.33
Q3
5.62
Median
3.33
STM
3.13
Q1
2.35
Min
1.03
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. STMicroelectronics (STM): A comparison of their current ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

STMicroelectronics (STM) at 0.19 carries an industry-typical debt-to-equity mix, while Microchip (MCHP) at 0.84 uses more debt funding than most peers.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.84

Max
1.46
MCHP
0.84
Q3
0.65
Median
0.27
Q1
0.04
Min
0.00

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.19

Max
1.46
Q3
0.65
Median
0.27
STM
0.19
Q1
0.04
Min
0.00
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. STMicroelectronics (STM): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and STMicroelectronics (STM)
MetricMCHPSTM
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.243.13
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.840.19
Net Debt / EBITDA2.73-0.63

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

STMicroelectronics (STM) at 0.90% earns its spot in the top quartile of its industry’s yields; Microchip (MCHP) at 2.81% is past the top of its own peer range — territory where a dividend-safety check matters more than the headline number.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.81%

MCHP
2.81%
Max
1.37%
Q3
0.65%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.90%

Max
1.37%
STM
0.90%
Q3
0.65%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. STMicroelectronics (STM): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Microchip (MCHP) reports payout ratio above 100% at 136.84%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings and sustainability needs extra context. Meanwhile STMicroelectronics (STM) reports 63.16%, ranking against industry peers normally.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

136.84%

MCHP
136.84%
Max
49.64%
Q3
21.71%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

63.16%

STM
63.16%
Max
49.64%
Q3
21.71%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. STMicroelectronics (STM): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and STMicroelectronics (STM)
MetricMCHPSTM
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.81%0.90%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)136.84%63.16%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Microchip (MCHP) at 43.87 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while STMicroelectronics (STM) at 73.19 sits in the richer quartile — STM needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

43.87

Max
110.34
Q3
66.81
MCHP
43.87
Median
37.02
Q1
23.96
Min
8.12

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

73.19

Max
110.34
STM
73.19
Q3
66.81
Median
37.02
Q1
23.96
Min
8.12
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. STMicroelectronics (STM): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

STMicroelectronics (STM) at 2.73 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Microchip (MCHP) at 5.67 prices around its industry’s middle — STM costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

5.67

Max
21.42
Q3
12.27
Median
5.76
MCHP
5.67
Q1
2.73
Min
0.00

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.73

Max
21.42
Q3
12.27
Median
5.76
Q1
2.73
STM
2.73
Min
0.00
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. STMicroelectronics (STM): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

STMicroelectronics (STM) at 2.09 sits in the lower P/B ratio quartile against book while Microchip (MCHP) at 4.78 is valued near its industry’s middle — STM is cheaper on assets, though weigh it against ROE and asset quality.

MCHP

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.78

Max
14.06
Q3
7.44
MCHP
4.78
Median
4.29
Q1
2.30
Min
0.20

STM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.09

Max
14.06
Q3
7.44
Median
4.29
Q1
2.30
STM
2.09
Min
0.20
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Microchip (MCHP) vs. STMicroelectronics (STM): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and STMicroelectronics (STM)
MetricMCHPSTM
P/E Ratio (TTM)43.8773.19
P/S Ratio (TTM)5.672.73
P/B Ratio (MRQ)4.782.09
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)4.85%0.29%