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NXPI

S&P 500
Neutral · 56/100

NXP Semiconductors

Information Technology
Semiconductors

$323.24

3.2%

Updated Today 7:15 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 48.2% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$79.09B

P/E

31.09x

Forward P/E (est.)

27.32x

ROE

26.1%

Revenue Growth

2.4%

EPS Growth

13.8%

Profit Margin

21.0%

FCF Yield

5.1%

Debt / Equity

1.22x

ROIC

11.0%

Interest Coverage

6.54x

Current Ratio

2.24x

Dividend Yield

1.3%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

5.8%

Rating Score

56/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what NXPI's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. NXPI trades near $323.24, above its 50-day average ($280.95) and 200-day average ($233.79). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 47 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. NXPI's is $16.57 (~5.1% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month NXPI found buyers near $279.36 (support) and sellers near $339.95 (resistance); its 52-week range is $183.00–$339.95. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 1.9× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) is a large-cap company in the Semiconductors industry, part of the Information Technology sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $79.09B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $12.27B in revenue and $2.02B in net profit.

Our model rates NXPI Neutral (56/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

2.6%

Revenue moved from $11.06B in 2021 to $12.27B in 2025, a 2.6% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year was roughly flat (2.4%) year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

54.7%

Operating Margin

24.8%

Net Margin

16.5%

ROE

26.1%

NXP Semiconductors keeps about 21.0% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 54.7% gross margin and 24.8% operating margin. Return on equity is 26.1% and return on invested capital about 11.0%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

$11.04B

Net Debt

$7.33B

Net Debt / EBITDA

2.41x

Debt / Equity

1.22x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 1.2x, and operating profit covers interest about 6.5x, with a current ratio of 2.2x. That is a moderate, manageable debt load for most businesses. It carries roughly $11.04B of total debt against $3.71B of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$2.82B

Free Cash Flow

$2.42B

FCF Margin

19.7%

In the latest year NXP Semiconductors produced about $2.82B of operating cash flow and $2.42B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 5.1% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

31.09x

P/S

6.5x

P/B

5.62x

EV / EBITDA

21.6x

NXPI trades at 31.1x trailing earnings (about 27.3x on estimated forward earnings), 6.5x sales, and 5.6x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly 5.8% long-term free-cash-flow growth. That is a premium multiple that needs growth to justify it.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
31.1xExpensive
Forward P/E
27.3xExpensive
P/S ratio
6.5xExpensive
Revenue growth
2.4%Weak
EPS growth
13.8%Strong
Gross margin
54.7%Strong
Net margin
21.0%Strong
ROE
26.1%Strong

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How NXPI stacks up against its Information Technology peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Information Technology sector (72 S&P 500 companies), NXPI ranks #46 of 72 by our overall rating. It trades at roughly in line versus the sector on earnings (31.1x P/E vs. 35.6x median) with a higher return on equity (26.1% vs. 25.6%) and slower revenue growth (2.4% vs. 17.4%).

P/E vs sector

31.1x

median 35.6x

ROE vs sector

26.1%

median 25.6%

Growth vs sector

2.4%

median 17.4%

Sector rank

#46

of 72 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
NXPIThis stock31.1x2.4%Neutral· 56
MPWR117x23.9%Neutral· 54
MCHP7.1%Weak· 32
ON84.3x-9.0%Weak· 29
ADI65.2x29.8%Favorable· 65
FSLR16.9x27.3%Strong· 86
QCOM24.3x5.2%Favorable· 60
TXN55.5x14.9%Favorable· 64
Information Technology median35.6x17.4%61/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianMPWRONADIFSLRQCOMTXNNXPIP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Information Technology companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 72 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$171.26$279.43

vs. $323.24 today · expected CAGR -12%-3%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$12.64B$13.02B$13.41B$13.81B$14.22B
Net income$2.02B$2.08B$2.15B$2.21B$2.28B
EPS$8.01$8.25$8.50$8.75$9.01
Share price (low)$152.16$156.73$161.43$166.27$171.26
Share price (high)$248.27$255.71$263.38$271.29$279.43
CAGR (low–high)-53% / -23%-30% / -11%-21% / -7%-15% / -4%-12% / -3%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for NXPI:

  • High net margins (21.0%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
  • Strong return on equity (26.1%) shows capital is put to work well.
  • Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~5.1%) funds buybacks and dividends.
Bear Case

The case against NXPI:

  • Revenue growth is slow (2.4%), limiting the upside engine.
  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
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Valuation risk — at 31.1x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.

Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.2x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Growth risk — sluggish revenue (2.4%) leaves little margin for execution missteps.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the picture is mixed: NXP Semiconductors is a large-cap information technology business growing at a mature pace, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 31.1x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (56/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.