Question 1

What is Microchip Technology's EV/EBITDA ratio?

Accepted Answer

Microchip Technology (MCHP) EV/EBITDA ratio is 37.0× as of July 22, 2026. The ratio is calculated by dividing enterprise value by trailing twelve-month EBITDA, using USD-normalised financials (IAS 21 exchange-rate translation for non-USD reporters).

Question 2

How is the EV/EBITDA ratio calculated?

Accepted Answer

EV/EBITDA = Enterprise Value ÷ Trailing Twelve-Month (TTM) EBITDA, where Enterprise Value = Market Capitalisation + Total Debt − Cash & Short-Term Investments. All inputs are sourced from audited GAAP/IFRS filings and translated to USD using period-end exchange rates so the multiple is comparable across companies and currencies.

Question 3

What is the EV/EBITDA ratio?

Accepted Answer

The EV/EBITDA ratio (the enterprise multiple) compares enterprise value (EV) to trailing twelve-month (TTM) EBITDA. EV is calculated as market capitalisation + total debt − cash & short-term investments. Because EV/EBITDA is capital-structure-neutral and ignores non-cash depreciation and amortisation, it is the standard multiple used in M&A and for cross-company or cross-border comparisons. Note: this calculation uses a simplified EV (minority interest and preferred equity excluded due to data availability), consistent with most public financial-data providers.

Question 4

What is a good EV/EBITDA ratio for Microchip Technology?

Accepted Answer

Mature, cash-generative businesses commonly trade in the 8–12× EV/EBITDA range; higher-growth, asset-light companies often trade at 15–25×+. EV/EBITDA is most useful for comparing companies with different capital structures (debt levels) or tax regimes. For Microchip Technology specifically, the relevant sector benchmark is the current sector median of 20.3×.

Question 5

Is Microchip Technology's EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?

Accepted Answer

Microchip Technology's EV/EBITDA ratio of 37.0× is above its own 5-year average of 23.3× and above the sector median of 20.3×. That places the current reading at the 78th percentile of its 10-year history. A higher multiple usually reflects stronger expected growth, lower perceived risk, or higher returns on capital; a lower multiple reflects the opposite.

Question 6

What is Microchip Technology's historical EV/EBITDA ratio range?

Accepted Answer

In the available daily series, Microchip Technology (MCHP) EV/EBITDA ratio has ranged from a low of 7.9× in 2008 to a high of 69.1× in 2026. The 5-year average is 23.3× and the 5-year median is 21.0×.

Question 7

What was Microchip Technology's EV/EBITDA ratio in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Microchip Technology (MCHP) EV/EBITDA ratio at the end of 2026 was 28.8×. Annual values reflect the multiple on the last trading day of each calendar year, using the trailing twelve-month EBITDA figure available at that date.

Question 8

Why does Microchip Technology's EV/EBITDA ratio change over time?

Accepted Answer

Valuation multiples move with two inputs: the numerator (enterprise value, which tracks share price plus net debt) and the denominator (EBITDA). Share-price changes — driven by interest rates, earnings expectations, risk appetite, and broader market sentiment — typically dominate short-term moves, while changes in the underlying fundamental drive the longer-term trend. As a result, the ratio can rise during stock-price rallies even if the business itself has not become more valuable, and fall during sell-offs even when fundamentals are improving.


2026	$35B	$1.4B	28.8×	-1.0×	Mar 31, 2026
2025	$26B	$1.04B	29.7×	+14.0×	Mar 31, 2025
2024	$48.4B	$3.44B	15.7×	+3.0×	Mar 31, 2024
2023	$45.8B	$4.1B	12.7×	-4.4×	Mar 31, 2023
2022	$41.7B	$2.87B	17.2×	-10.6×	Mar 31, 2022
2021	$42.1B	$1.83B	27.8×	+14.0×	Mar 31, 2021
2020	$16.3B	$1.86B	13.7×	-5.6×	Mar 31, 2020
2019	$20.7B	$1.58B	19.3×	+5.0×	Mar 31, 2019
2018	$21.4B	$1.55B	14.4×	-11.3×	Mar 31, 2018
2017	$16.4B	$705M	25.6×	+10.9×	Mar 31, 2017
2016	$9.82B	$668M	14.7×	+0.5×	Mar 31, 2016
2015	$9.86B	$686M	14.2×	+0.4×	Mar 31, 2015
2014	$9.53B	$670M	13.7×	-2.7×	Mar 31, 2014
2013	$7.11B	$397M	16.4×	+4.6×	Mar 31, 2013
2012	$7.16B	$513M	11.8×	+1.4×	Mar 31, 2012
2011	$7.12B	$599M	10.4×	-1.7×	Mar 31, 2011
2010	$5.2B	$359M	12.1×	+1.7×	Mar 31, 2010
2009	$3.87B	$357M	10.4×	-3.8×	Mar 31, 2009
2008	$6.25B	$429M	14.2×	-0.9×	Mar 31, 2008
2007	$7.75B	$464M	15.1×	-1.4×	Mar 31, 2007
2006	$7.69B	$437M	16.5×	+4.0×	Mar 31, 2006
2005	$5.39B	$379M	12.4×	-5.1×	Mar 31, 2005
2004	$5.46B	$286M	17.5×	+1.6×	Mar 31, 2004
2003	$4.05B	$242M	15.8×	-7.5×	Mar 31, 2003
2002	$5.68B	$232M	23.3×	—	Mar 31, 2002


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Adobe (ADBE)	10.6×
Dell Technologies (DELL)	10.6×
NetApp (NTAP)	10.5×
PTC (PTC)	10.2×
Qorvo (QRVO)	10.2×
GoDaddy (GDDY)	10.1×
Gartner (IT)	10.1×
QUALCOMM (QCOM)	9.9×
Ondas Holdings (ONDS)	9.9×
EPAM Systems (EPAM)	9.6×
Accenture (ACN)	9.4×
Science Applications International (SAIC)	9.2×
Skyworks Solutions (SWKS)	9.2×
Amkor Technology (AMKR)	8.7×
Gen Digital (GEN)	8.3×
First Solar (FSLR)	8.3×
Corpay (CPAY)	8.3×
Paycom Software (PAYC)	8.1×
Zoom Communications (ZM)	7.5×
Fiserv (FISV)	7.4×
Cognizant (CTSH)	7.1×
HP (HPQ)	6.4×
Fidelity National Information Services (FIS)	4.8×
IBM (IBM)	3.8×

EV/EBITDA for Microchip Technology (MCHP) 2002-2026

EV/EBITDA daily chart for Microchip Technology (MCHP)

Historical EV/EBITDA for Microchip Technology (MCHP) from 2002 to 2026

About EV/EBITDA at Microchip Technology (MCHP)

Microchip Technology EV/EBITDA by Year

Microchip Technology EV/EBITDA 2026: 28.8×

Microchip Technology EV/EBITDA 2025: 29.7×

Microchip Technology EV/EBITDA 2024: 15.7×

Microchip Technology EV/EBITDA 2023: 12.7×

Microchip Technology EV/EBITDA 2022: 17.2×

Sector peers by EV/EBITDA — chart

Sector peers by EV/EBITDA — table

Frequently asked questions

Microchip Technology (MCHP) Key Financials