Is MCHP a Buy? MCHP Stock Analysis & Fair Value (2026)

Our model currently rates MCHP as a Sell.

Get the latest investment score, DCF valuation, and buy/sell/hold insights for MCHP (MCHP).

Last Analyzed: 13/01/2026

Stock Analysis & Score Explanation

MCHP (MCHP)
$74.22
Fundament Score Analysis
49.42/100
Fair Value Analysis
Current Price
$74.22
Fair Value
$44.19
Overvalued by 40.5%
Sell recommendation based on:
  • Fundament Score Analysis
  • Fair Value Analysis
  • Industry Trend
Confidence Level: /10

Fair Value Analysis

Weighted Fair Value

$44.19

Based on Multiple Valuation Methods (Weighted Average)

Current Price

$74.22

Overvalued by 40.46%

Individual Valuation Methods:

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$44.19
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DCF Model Assumptions:

Growth Rate: -15%
Discount Rate: 8.6%
Terminal Growth: 3.5%
Projection: 5 years
Limited Data Available

Some important financial metrics are missing or unavailable. This may affect the accuracy of our analysis.

Missing data: P/E Ratio

Stock Analysis & Score Explanation

This stock receives a score of 49.42/100 with a Strong Sell recommendation. Financial health scored 27.36/55, competitive position 12/25, macro risk assessment 8.34/10, and risk-adjusted returns 1.71/10. The analysis considers current market conditions and fundamental metrics. This score reflects the financial health, growth potential, and overall valuation of the stock, helping investors determine whether it may be overvalued or undervalued. Learn more about the AInvestor Score and how it is calculated. See how we convert scores and fair-value signals into actionable labels in the AInvestor Recommendation glossary entry.

Overvalued by 40.46%. Our detailed stock valuation analysis indicates that overvalued at current market prices by 40.46%. The weighted fair value of $44.19 is calculated using multiple proven valuation methods, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Peter Lynch Fair Value, Trading Multiples P/E, and Earnings Power Value (EPV). This comprehensive stock analysis is designed to guide informed investment decisions.

Industry Context: Technology

Secular Growth
📈 Positive

2026 Trend: 📈 Positive Outlook

Positive outlook supported by AI/ML platform investments, cloud becoming mission-critical with recurring revenue models, and software consolidation benefits. Massive unproven capex spend and AI ROI timing risks create valuation uncertainties.

Bubble Watch: AI ROI Gap

Massive capital spend on AI infrastructure with delayed or uncertain ROI realization. Peak enthusiasm may lead to overcapacity and margin compression as returns underwhelm expectations.

Key 2026 Outlook Points

  • On-device AI reduces cloud infrastructure capex requirements
  • AI ROI measurements improve: focus on actual business impact metrics
  • Sovereign AI initiatives boost semiconductor demand and pricing
  • Enterprise AI automation drives efficiency gains and headcount reduction