MCHP vs. SWKS: Microchip vs. Skyworks Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

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

Company profile comparison for Microchip (MCHP) and Skyworks (SWKS)
Profile Item	MCHP	SWKS
Name	Microchip Technology Inc.	Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Country/Region	United States	United States
GICS Sector	Information Technology	Information Technology
GICS Industry Group	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Industry	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-Industry	Semiconductors	Semiconductors
Market Capitalization	31.76 billion USD	19.33 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	March 19, 1993	September 7, 1984
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

MCHP

SWKS

GSPC

Microchip (MCHP) vs. Skyworks (SWKS), 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 Skyworks (SWKS). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and Skyworks (SWKS)
Metric	MCHP	SWKS
Total Return (1Y)	11.53%	23.99%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	-3.63%	2.11%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-3.83%	-10.13%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

MCHP

SWKS

GSPC

Microchip (MCHP) vs. Skyworks (SWKS), 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 Skyworks (SWKS). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and Skyworks (SWKS)
Metric	MCHP	SWKS
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	52.96%	50.40%
Beta (5Y)	1.91	1.50
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-63.77%	-67.29%
Avg. Volume (3M)	10.34M	6.45M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

MCHP and SWKS 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 Skyworks (SWKS)
Metric	MCHP	SWKS
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.14	0.39
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.21	0.59

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Microchip (MCHP) at 12.57% and Skyworks (SWKS) at 3.00% 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%

SWKS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.00%

Max: 52.82%
Q3: 22.26%
Median: 10.58%
SWKS: 3.00%
Q1: 1.29%
Min: -16.89%

Microchip (MCHP) vs. Skyworks (SWKS): A comparison of their ROE against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Microchip (MCHP) at 14.96% and Skyworks (SWKS) at 4.35% 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%

SWKS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.35%

Max: 63.80%
Q3: 28.36%
Median: 11.44%
SWKS: 4.35%
Q1: 0.90%
Min: -37.77%

Microchip (MCHP) vs. Skyworks (SWKS): A comparison of their net margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Microchip (MCHP) at 29.13% and Skyworks (SWKS) at 9.98% 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%

SWKS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

9.98%

Max: 58.66%
Q3: 30.23%
Median: 15.91%
SWKS: 9.98%
Q1: 7.54%
Min: -25.74%

Microchip (MCHP) vs. Skyworks (SWKS): A comparison of their operating margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and Skyworks (SWKS)
Metric	MCHP	SWKS
ROE (TTM)	12.57%	3.00%
ROA (TTM)	5.19%	2.57%
Net Margin (TTM)	14.96%	4.35%
Operating Margin (TTM)	29.13%	9.98%
Gross Margin (TTM)	62.70%	40.78%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Only one side can be read here: Microchip (MCHP) reports revenue growth of 7.08%, ranked against its industry; Skyworks (SWKS) has no revenue growth figure this period.

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

EPS Growth

Only one side can be read here: Skyworks (SWKS) reports EPS growth of -62.99%, ranked against its industry; Microchip (MCHP) has no EPS growth figure this period.

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

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and Skyworks (SWKS)
Metric	MCHP	SWKS
Revenue Growth (YoY)	7.08%	--
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-17.65%	--
EPS Growth (YoY)	--	-62.99%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-62.03%	-42.92%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Skyworks (SWKS) at 3.34 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

SWKS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.34

Max: 10.33
Q3: 5.62
SWKS: 3.34
Median: 3.33
Q1: 2.35
Min: 1.03

Microchip (MCHP) vs. Skyworks (SWKS): A comparison of their current ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Skyworks (SWKS) at 0.43 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

SWKS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.43

Max: 1.46
Q3: 0.65
SWKS: 0.43
Median: 0.27
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

Microchip (MCHP) vs. Skyworks (SWKS): 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 Skyworks (SWKS)
Metric	MCHP	SWKS
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.24	3.34
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.84	0.43
Net Debt / EBITDA	2.73	-0.16

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Microchip (MCHP) at 2.81% and Skyworks (SWKS) at 2.62% yield above their industries’ entire benchmark ranges — high enough that dividend safety, not income, becomes the first question.

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%

SWKS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.62%

SWKS: 2.62%
Max: 1.37%
Q3: 0.65%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Microchip (MCHP) vs. Skyworks (SWKS): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Microchip (MCHP) at 136.84% and Skyworks (SWKS) at 147.15% report payout ratio above 100%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings on both sides.

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%

SWKS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

147.15%

SWKS: 147.15%
Max: 49.64%
Q3: 21.71%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Microchip (MCHP) vs. Skyworks (SWKS): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and Skyworks (SWKS)
Metric	MCHP	SWKS
Dividend Yield (TTM)	2.81%	2.62%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	136.84%	147.15%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Microchip (MCHP) at 43.87 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Skyworks (SWKS) at 72.10 sits in the richer quartile — SWKS 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

SWKS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

72.10

Max: 110.34
SWKS: 72.10
Q3: 66.81
Median: 37.02
Q1: 23.96
Min: 8.12

Microchip (MCHP) vs. Skyworks (SWKS): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Microchip (MCHP) at 5.67 and Skyworks (SWKS) at 4.88 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

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

SWKS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.88

Max: 21.42
Q3: 12.27
Median: 5.76
SWKS: 4.88
Q1: 2.73
Min: 0.00

Microchip (MCHP) vs. Skyworks (SWKS): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Skyworks (SWKS) at 2.15 sits in the lower P/B ratio quartile against book while Microchip (MCHP) at 4.78 is valued near its industry’s middle — SWKS 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

SWKS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.15

Max: 14.06
Q3: 7.44
Median: 4.29
Q1: 2.30
SWKS: 2.15
Min: 0.20

Microchip (MCHP) vs. Skyworks (SWKS): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Microchip (MCHP) and Skyworks (SWKS)
Metric	MCHP	SWKS
P/E Ratio (TTM)	43.87	72.10
P/S Ratio (TTM)	5.67	4.88
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	4.78	2.15
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	4.85%	5.84%