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Monolithic Power Systems

Monolithic Power Systems is an analog and mixed-signal chipmaker, specializing in power management solutions. The firm's mission is to reduce total energy consumption in end systems, and it serves the computing, automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer end markets. MPS uses a fabless manufacturing model, partnering with third-party chip foundries to host its proprietary BCD process technology.

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Monolithic Power Systems Inc

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monolithic Power Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</h3>
On Nov. 18, Loop Capital analyst Gary Mobley upgraded Monolithic Power from Hold to Buy and maintained the price target of $660. The company's stock fell around 37% over the past month and has a 52-week &lt;a href=&#8221;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPWR&#8221;&gt;&lt;em&gt; low of $538.00.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
RSI Value: 19.26
MPWR Price Action: Shares of Monolithic Power closed at $560.06 on Wednesday.
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Today, at 10:07 AM on November 18th, a significant trading signal occurred for Monolithic Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $187.80. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in Monolithic Power&#8217;s stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in Monolithic Power&#8217;s stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
Signal description
Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock&#8217;s overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
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After Market Close UPDATE:
The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $566.26. The returns on the High price ($588.52) and Close price ($587.84) after the Power Inflow were respectively 3.9% and 3.8%. That is why it is important to have a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite. In this case, the high of the day and close were very close but that is not always the case
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Power Inflow Alert: Monolithic Power Systems Inc. Receives Alert And Rises Over 22 Points

Keybanc analyst John Vinh maintains Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $1075 to $700.

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Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Monolithic Power Systems, Lowers Price Target to $700

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58d5296ab85e930001416e5c/gary-mobley">Loop Capital analyst Gary Mobley </a>upgraded Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) from Hold to Buy and maintained the price target of $660. Monolithic Power shares closed at $573.38 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPWR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 11 analysts have published ratings on Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) in the last three months.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Monolithic Power Systems and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $913.55, accompanied by a high estimate of $1100.00 and a low estimate of $660.00. A decline of 0.84% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731934907_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Monolithic Power Systems. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Gary Mobley</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quinn Bolton</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$950.00</td>
<td>$950.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rick Schafer</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Mobley</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt Ramsay</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$975.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quinn Bolton</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$950.00</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hans Mosesmann</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hans Mosesmann</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Stein</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$994.00</td>
<td>$918.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tore Svanberg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt Ramsay</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$925.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Monolithic Power Systems. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Monolithic Power Systems compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Monolithic Power Systems's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Monolithic Power Systems's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPWR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Monolithic Power Systems analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Monolithic Power Systems Better</h2>
Monolithic Power Systems is an analog and mixed-signal chipmaker, specializing in power management solutions. The firm's mission is to reduce total energy consumption in end systems, and it serves the computing, automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer end markets. MPS uses a fabless manufacturing model, partnering with third-party chip foundries to host its proprietary BCD process technology.
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Monolithic Power Systems's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 30.59%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Monolithic Power Systems's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 23.29%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Monolithic Power Systems's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 6.35%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Monolithic Power Systems's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.25%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Monolithic Power Systems's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.01, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Assessing Monolithic Power Systems: Insights From 11 Financial Analysts

Loop Capital analyst Gary Mobley upgrades Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) from Hold to Buy and maintains the price target from $660 to $660.

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Live On CNBC, Kevin Simpson Announced Sold Monolithic Power Systems

Investors with significant funds have taken a bearish position in Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in MPWR usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 10 options transactions for Monolithic Power Systems. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 0% being bullish and 60% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 9 are puts, valued at $553,035, and there was a single call, worth $46,580.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $470.0 and $800.0 for Monolithic Power Systems, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Monolithic Power Systems's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Monolithic Power Systems's significant trades, within a strike price range of $470.0 to $800.0, over the past month.
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731685581_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$218.3</td>
<td>$209.1</td>
<td>$213.02</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$127.8K</td>
<td align="right">103</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$166.0</td>
<td>$156.0</td>
<td>$163.67</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$81.8K</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$117.5</td>
<td>$109.0</td>
<td>$117.5</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$58.7K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$116.0</td>
<td>$111.1</td>
<td>$116.0</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$117.5</td>
<td>$107.5</td>
<td>$115.0</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$57.5K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
Monolithic Power Systems is an analog and mixed-signal chipmaker, specializing in power management solutions. The firm's mission is to reduce total energy consumption in end systems, and it serves the computing, automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer end markets. MPS uses a fabless manufacturing model, partnering with third-party chip foundries to host its proprietary BCD process technology.
<h3>Current Position of Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 386,024, the MPWR's price is up by 0.56%, now at $580.0. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 82 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $887.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Loop Capital lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $660. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Needham continues to hold a Buy rating for Monolithic Power Systems, targeting a price of $950. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Needham has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $950. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $900. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on Monolithic Power Systems with a target price of $975. 
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On Tuesday, Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) launched the qualification process for its 6550 ION NVMe SSD, the world&#8217;s fastest 60TB data center SSD and the first in the industry to offer E3.S and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g41896962/micron-introduces-worlds-fastest-most-energy-efficient-60tb-ssd" rel="noreferrer noopener">PCIe Gen5 60TB capabilities</a>.
Building on the success of the award-winning 6500 ION, the 6550 ION is designed for optimal performance, energy efficiency, endurance, security, and rack density, catering to exascale data center needs.
It is ideal for high-capacity NVMe workloads, including networked AI data lakes, data ingestion, preparation, checkpointing, file and object storage, public cloud storage, analytic databases, and content delivery.
Alvaro Toledo, vice president and general manager of Micron&#8217;s Data Center Storage Group, said, &#8220;Featuring a first-to-market 60TB capacity in an E3.S form factor and up to 20% better energy efficiency than competitive drives, the Micron 6550 ION is a game-changer for high-capacity storage solutions to address the insatiable capacity and power demands of AI workloads.&#8221;
Nilesh Patel, chief product officer at WEKA, added, &#8220;WEKA customers are achieving excellent results from their WEKA Data Platform and Micron 6500 ION deployments today. We expect the new Micron 6550 ION SSD will extend this value with enhanced performance density and energy efficiency benefits for enterprise AI environments.&#8221;
&#8220;With its impressive 61.44TB capacity, the Micron 6550 ION will enable our mutual customers to implement rack-dense AI infrastructure solutions without sacrificing performance.&#8221;
Micron Technology shares are trading lower on Tuesday. In a related development, Micron&#8217;s peer Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) took a hit Monday as traders circulated a research firm contended in a note to investors that performance issues with voltage regulator Module/Power Management IC &#8220;appear likely to severely limit or eliminate&#8221; Monolithic&#8217;s allocation in Nvidia&#8217;s Blackwell.
According to reports, Edgewater Research lowered its NAND and DRAM price forecasts.
Investors can gain exposure to MU stock via REX FANG &amp; Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEPI#NASDAQ">FEPI</a>) and Grizzle Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DARP#NYSE">DARP</a>).
Price Action: MU shares are down 4.90% at $103.33 at the last check Tuesday.
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Monolithic Power Systems shares are trading higher. Oppenheimer and Needham reiterated Buy ratings on the stock.

Needham analyst Quinn Bolton reiterates Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) with a Buy and maintains $950 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Monolithic Power Systems, Maintains $950 Price Target

Oppenheimer analyst Rick Schafer reiterates Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $900 price target.

Oppenheimer Reiterates Outperform on Monolithic Power Systems, Maintains $900 Price Target

Loop Capital analyst Gary Mobley initiates coverage on Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) with a Hold rating and announces Price Target of $660.

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<li>FOXO Technologies (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXO#AMEX">FOXO</a>) shares rose 29.83% to $0.64. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.7 million. </li>
<li>Perfect (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PERF#NYSE">PERF</a>) stock moved upwards by 19.04% to $2.25. The company's market cap stands at $229.1 million. </li>
<li>Bit Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>) shares increased by 17.94% to $5.06. The company's market cap stands at $747.8 million. </li>
<li>Mercurity Fintech Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFH#NASDAQ">MFH</a>) stock moved upwards by 17.05% to $1.51. The company's market cap stands at $91.8 million. </li>
<li>MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) shares moved upwards by 15.84% to $22.3. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.5 billion. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) stock decreased by 17.8% to $625.75 during Monday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $30.5 billion. </li>
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<li>Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares declined by 9.34% to $22.23. The company's market cap stands at $13.0 billion. </li>
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Taiwan Semiconductor stock took a hit after the U.S. Department of Commerce <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41883357/taiwan-semiconductor-stock-drops-as-us-orders-halt-on-ai-chip-sales-to-china" rel="noreferrer noopener">instructed the chipmaker</a> to cease supplying China with sophisticated chips—of 7 nanometers or more advanced designs—that support AI and graphics processing capabilities.
The U.S. move sent jitters across the sector, anticipating further actions from President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s administration, which had previously attacked the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41845483/taiwan-semiconductor-us-expansion-plans-unfazed-by-trump-win-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. Chips Act and Taiwan</a>, the hometown of Taiwan Semiconductor.
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The semiconductor stocks also got a hit from Edgewater Research analysts, flagging Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>), which faced a significant setback and sent its stock plunging on Monday.
The analysts noted Monolithic&#8217;s allocation to Nvidia&#8217;s Blackwell GPUs is in jeopardy due to performance problems with its Power Management ICs.
The analysts highlighted that Japanese company Renesas and German firm Infineon have stepped in, receiving rush orders, potentially replacing Monolithic in Nvidia&#8217;s B200 and GB200 SKUs.
Edgewater expressed concern that supply chain partners perceived Monolithic&#8217;s temporary solution as a stopgap measure rather than a complete fix.
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Watching Monolithic Power Systems; Shares Down -20% As Traders Circulate A Research Firm Contended In A Note To Investors That Performance Issues With The Co's Voltage Regulator Module/Power Management IC "appear Likely To Severely Limit Or Eliminate" Monolithic's Allocation In Nvidia's Blackwell

Monolithic Power Systems's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NYSE">MPWR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.98% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.29 million shares sold short, which is 3.57% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.04 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Monolithic Power Systems Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731006023_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Monolithic Power Systems has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Monolithic Power Systems's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Monolithic Power Systems's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.57%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Peering Into Monolithic Power Systems's Recent Short Interest

In the current market session, Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) share price is at $789.32, after a 0.51% increase. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 15.13%, but in the past year, went up by 56.43%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730999715_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Monolithic Power Systems P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Monolithic Power Systems has a better P/E ratio of 88.53 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 70.91 of the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. Ideally, one might believe that Monolithic Power Systems Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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