Monolithic Power Systems Inc (MPWR) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

53 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 20
Quality 72
Growth 69
Balance sheet 94
Cash quality 45
Capital allocation 34
Momentum 35

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

53.49 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

6/8 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.41 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Monolithic Power Systems Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 53/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 20, quality 72, growth 69, balance sheet 94, cash quality 45, capital allocation 34, momentum 35. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Monolithic Power Systems Inc's Altman Z-Score?

53.49, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Monolithic Power Systems Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

6 of 8, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Monolithic Power Systems Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.41 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

Mentioned on Closelook

Where MPWR appears in the diary — 5 pieces, newest first. Every link is our own writing.

Dailies

Enterprise AI — Intelligence Is Abundant. Authority Is Not.Daily Pulse · 4 Aug 2026On Monday, while the Dow closed at a record and the large platforms rose four to six percent each, the component layer went the other way: analog and storage were marked down, with MPWR off about five percent and WDC down 4.6%.
Palantir +27%, and the market buys back the exact corner it soldMidday 10 · 4 Aug 2026The names sold on Monday are the ones leading it: MRVL up about 10.7%, MU 6.0%, AVGO 4.8%, TXN 4.0%, WDC 3.1%, with MPWR back to flat.
The referee bought it — Palantir +15% on a 93% quarter, while Korea's board splits in halfMorning 10 · 4 Aug 2026But the selling inside the complex spread: analog and storage were the Monday casualties, with MPWR off about 5% and WDC down 4.6% alongside weakness in TXN — and overnight the Korean memory duo joined them.
The ones that hadn't moved — hyperscalers surge, MMYT takes its line, QQQ presses the decision lineMidday 10 · 3 Aug 2026
Rubin Outruns the Nasdaq 100 — By a Factor of ThirteenDaily Pulse · 21 Apr 2026The Mid-Ramp layer is joining — power delivery for GB200 and Rubin rack architectures is the structural catalyst: ON +44% on the month, STM +37%, MPWR +36%.

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