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MPWR - Embedded Expectations Analysis - 2020 07 15

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR:USA) currently trades at a historical high relative to UAFRS-based (Uniform) earnings, with a 48.0x Uniform P/E. At these levels, the market has bullish expectations for the firm, but management may be concerned about meeting revenue targets, demand, and the 5G market opportunity

Specifically, management may lack confidence in their ability to meet their Q2 revenue targets and sustain power module sales growth, and might have concerns about their ability to position themselves to benefit from the 5G market opportunity. In addition, they may have concerns about declining consumer segment contribution to their revenue mix and slower than expected growth related to the downturn. Moreover, they may be downplaying concerns about their ability to address demand and they may be exaggerating their ability to continue to operate at near full capacity in terms of their supply chain and internal operations
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Monolithic Power Systems Inc.

Monolithic Power Systems is a fabless semiconductor company. The company designs, develops and markets power solutions for systems found in consumer, computing and storage, automotive, industrial, communications and consumer applications. The company's primary product families include the following: Direct Current (DC) to DC products, which are used to convert and control voltages within a range of electronic systems such as portable electronic devices, wireless Local Area Network access points, computers, and monitors, automobiles and medical equipment; and Lighting Control Products, which include lighting control integrated circuits that are used in backlighting and general illumination products.

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