Is STM a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 50.5/100. It is ranked #307 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 37/100, Value 76/100, Momentum 60/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for STM?

STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 50.5 ranks it #307 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is STM in?

STMicroelectronics N.V. operates in the Technology sector (Electronic Equipment industry) with a market cap of $30.68 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does STM pay a dividend?

STM does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is STM's P/E ratio?

STM has a trailing P/E ratio of 22.62x. The Technology sector average is 45.3x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is STM?

STM's quality factor score is 37/100. Gross margin: 39.3%. ROE: 35.9% vs sector average -1.4%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is STM valued compared to peers?

STM's value factor score is 76/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 22.6x, EV/EBITDA 2.4x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is STM's debt level?

STM's debt-to-equity ratio is 17%. Sector average: 43%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

STM has a beta of 1.95, meaning it amplifies market moves. Stability score: 39/100.

Does STM have high short interest?

STM's short interest factor score is 44/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

STM Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 50.5/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
STM	+0.87%	+15.03%	+17.78%	+52.20%	+108.56%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLK	+0.39%	+4.88%	+2.05%	-0.94%	-26.62%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+0.93%	+11.43%	+17.44%	+52.56%	+79.03%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+0.48%	+10.16%	+15.73%	+53.14%	+135.18%	-	-	-

Metric	STM	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	22.6x	-50%
EV/EBITDA	2.4x	-82%
Price / Book	1.8x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
VRSN VERISIGN INC/CA	56	79	59	40	30.7x	-41.1%	88.0%	50.6%	8.3%	-87.0x	$23.0B	VS
IHS IHS Holding Ltd	55	42	63	63	-	-616.0%	48.0%	-96.1%	-	365.0x	$2.8B	VS
LHX L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. /DE/	55	50	52	66	37.5x	9.0%	25.5%	8.1%	10.3%	110.0x	$66.1B	VS
ESP ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP	53	48	44	71	25.8x	12.8%	29.0%	17.1%	-11.7%	66.0x	$169M	VS
NYAX Nayax Ltd.	52	38	46	78	-	-13.6%	44.6%	-1.8%	-	30.0x	$2.2B	VS
ESE ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC	52	49	40	69	65.6x	7.4%	40.8%	10.4%	16.3%	9.0x	$7.6B	VS
INTT INTEST CORP	52	50	32	72	-	-3.2%	43.1%	-3.1%	-22.8%	46.0x	$179M	VS
STM STMicroelectronics N.V.	51	37	76	60	22.6x	35.9%	39.3%	11.8%	-	17.0x	$30.7B
KARO Karooooo Ltd.	49	50	72	53	-	117.1%	69.5%	20.3%	-	10.0x	$1.6B	VS
MTC MMTec, Inc.	47	32	40	96	-	-1,370.8%	81.6%	-4,879.7%	-	120.0x	$136M	VS
CCLD CareCloud, Inc.	47	38	71	60	12.4x	18.5%	48.0%	9.6%	10.6%	47.0x	$154M	VS

Key Ratio	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
Gross Margin %	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%
EBITDA Margin %	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%
FCF Margin %	3.3%	3.3%	4.2%	6.0%	-12.3%	26.0%	3.1%	5.7%	-0.5%	4.9%	5.7%
ROE %	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%
ROA %	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%
ROIC %	7.3%	7.3%	22.2%	28.9%	22.4%	13.3%	14.6%	18.4%	14.9%	3.9%	1.9%

Key Ratio

TTM

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Gross Margin %

0.4%

0.5%

0.4%

0.3%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

0.3%

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

EBITDA Margin %

0.3%

0.4%

0.3%

0.2%

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

FCF Margin %

3.3%

4.2%

6.0%

-12.3%

26.0%

3.1%

5.7%

-0.5%

4.9%

5.7%

ROE %

0.4%

0.1%

0.3%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

ROA %

0.3%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

ROIC %

7.3%

22.2%

28.9%

22.4%

13.3%

14.6%

18.4%

14.9%

3.9%

1.9%

Line Item	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$13.3B	$13.3B	$17.3B	$16.1B	$12.8B	$10.2B	$9.6B	$9.7B	$8.3B	$7.0B	$6.9B
	$5.2B	$5.2B	$8.3B	$7.6B	$5.3B	$3.8B	$3.7B	$3.9B	$3.3B	$2.5B	$2.3B
Gross Margin	39.3%	39.3%	47.9%	47.3%	41.7%	37.1%	38.7%	40.0%	39.2%	35.3%	33.8%
	—	$2.1B	$2.1B	$1.9B	$1.7B	$1.5B	$1.5B	$1.4B	$1.3B	$1.3B	$1.4B
Depreciation	—	$1.8B	$1.6B	$1.2B	$1.1B	$967M	$892M	$828M	$684M	$718M	$757M
	$1.7B	$1.7B	$4.6B	$4.4B	$2.4B	$1.3B	$1.2B	$1.4B	$1.0B	$214M	$109M
EBIT	$1.7B	$1.7B	$4.6B	$4.4B	$2.4B	$1.3B	$1.2B	$1.4B	$1.0B	$214M	$109M
EBITDA	$3.4B	$3.4B	$6.2B	$5.7B	$3.5B	$2.3B	$2.1B	$2.2B	$1.7B	$932M	$866M
Operating Margin	12.6%	12.6%	26.7%	27.5%	19.0%	13.0%	12.6%	14.5%	12.0%	3.3%	1.6%
EBITDA Margin	25.9%	25.9%	35.7%	35.1%	27.1%	22.2%	21.9%	23.0%	19.9%	13.4%	12.6%
	—	$313M	$541M	$520M	$331M	$159M	$156M	$96M	$143M	$31M	-$21M
	$1.6B	$1.6B	$4.2B	$4.0B	$2.0B	$1.1B	$1.0B	$1.3B	$810M	$170M	$110M
Net Margin	11.8%	11.8%	24.4%	24.6%	15.7%	10.8%	10.8%	13.4%	9.7%	2.4%	1.6%
	$1.73	$1.73	$4.66	$4.37	$2.21	$1.24	$1.15	$1.43	$0.91	$0.19	$0.12
Diluted EPS	$1.73	$1.73	$4.66	$4.37	$2.21	$1.24	$1.15	$1.43	$0.91	$0.19	$0.12

Line Item

TTM

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$13.3B

$17.3B

$16.1B

$12.8B

$10.2B

$9.6B

$9.7B

$8.3B

$7.0B

$6.9B

$5.2B

$8.3B

$7.6B

$5.3B

$3.8B

$3.7B

$3.9B

$3.3B

$2.5B

$2.3B

Gross Margin

39.3%

47.9%

47.3%

41.7%

37.1%

38.7%

40.0%

39.2%

35.3%

33.8%

—

$2.1B

$1.9B

$1.7B

$1.5B

$1.4B

$1.3B

$1.4B

Depreciation

—

$1.8B

$1.6B

$1.2B

$1.1B

$967M

$892M

$828M

$684M

$718M

$757M

$1.7B

$4.6B

$4.4B

$2.4B

$1.3B

$1.2B

$1.4B

$1.0B

$214M

$109M

EBIT

$1.7B

$4.6B

$4.4B

$2.4B

$1.3B

$1.2B

$1.4B

$1.0B

$214M

$109M

EBITDA

$3.4B

$6.2B

$5.7B

$3.5B

$2.3B

$2.1B

$2.2B

$1.7B

$932M

$866M

Operating Margin

12.6%

26.7%

27.5%

19.0%

13.0%

12.6%

14.5%

12.0%

3.3%

1.6%

EBITDA Margin

25.9%

35.7%

35.1%

27.1%

22.2%

21.9%

23.0%

19.9%

13.4%

12.6%

—

$313M

$541M

$520M

$331M

$159M

$156M

$96M

$143M

$31M

-$21M

$1.6B

$4.2B

$4.0B

$2.0B

$1.1B

$1.0B

$1.3B

$810M

$170M

$110M

Net Margin

11.8%

24.4%

24.6%

15.7%

10.8%

13.4%

9.7%

2.4%

1.6%

$1.73

$4.66

$4.37

$2.21

$1.24

$1.15

$1.43

$0.91

$0.19

$0.12

Diluted EPS

$1.73

$4.66

$4.37

$2.21

$1.24

$1.15

$1.43

$0.91

$0.19

$0.12

STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does STMicroelectronics N.V. Do?

STMicroelectronics N.V., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through Automotive and Discrete Group; Analog, MEMS and Sensors Group; and Microcontrollers and Digital ICs Group segments. The Automotive and Discrete Group segment offers automotive integrated circuits (ICs); and discrete and power transistor products. The Analog, MEMS and Sensors Group segment provides industrial application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and application-specific standard products (ASSPs); general purpose analog products; custom analog ICs; wireless charging solutions; galvanic isolated gate drivers; low and high voltage amplifiers, comparators, and current-sense amplifiers; MasterGaN, a solution that integrates a silicon driver and GaN power transistors in a single package; wireline and wireless connectivity ICs; touch screen controllers; micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) products, including sensors or actuators; and optical sensing solutions. The Microcontrollers and Digital ICs Group segment offers general purpose and secure microcontrollers; radio frequency (RF) and electrically erasable programmable read-only memories; and RF, digital, and mixed-signal ASICs. It also provides assembly and other services. The company sells its products through distributors and retailers, as well as through sales representatives. It serves automotive, industrial, personal electronics and communications equipment, and computers and peripherals markets. STMicroelectronics N.V. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Technology sector, specifically within the Electronic Equipment industry. The company is led by CEO Jean-Marc Chery and employs approximately 48,300 people. With a market capitalization of $30.7B, STM is one of the prominent companies in the Technology sector.

STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, STMicroelectronics N.V. receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 50.5/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.STM ranks #307 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Technology sector, STMicroelectronics N.V. ranks #12 of 584 stocks, placing it in the top 10% of its Technology peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

STM Stock Price and 52-Week Range

STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) currently trades at $40.10. The stock gained $0.96 (2.5%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for STM is $35.07, which means the stock is currently trading 14.3% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $17.25, putting the stock 132.5% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 7.5M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is STM Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) carries a value factor score of 76/100 in the Blank Capital model, suggesting the stock trades at a meaningful discount to its fundamental earning power. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 22.62x, compared to the Technology sector average of 45.27x — a discount of 50%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.82x, versus the sector average of 3.16x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.60x, compared to 1.06x for the average Technology stock. On an enterprise value basis, STM trades at 2.36x EV/EBITDA, versus 12.79x for the sector.

Based on these multiples, STMicroelectronics N.V. appears attractively valued relative to both its sector peers and the broader market. Value-oriented investors may find the current entry point compelling, particularly if the company's fundamental quality metrics also score well.

STMicroelectronics N.V. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) earns a quality factor score of 37/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is 35.9%, compared to the Technology sector average of -1.4%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 25.3% versus the sector average of -1.0%.

On a margin basis, STMicroelectronics N.V. reports gross margins of 39.3%, compared to 50.9% for the sector. The operating margin is 12.6% (sector: -0.5%). Net profit margin stands at 11.8%, versus -1.5% for the average Technology stock. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

STM Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

STMicroelectronics N.V. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 17.0%, compared to the Technology sector average of 43.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. Total debt on the balance sheet is $2.95B. Cash and equivalents stand at $2.28B.

STM has a beta of 1.95, meaning it is more volatile than the broader market — a $10,000 investment in STM would be expected to move 95.4% more than the S&P 500 on any given day. The stability factor score for STMicroelectronics N.V. is 39/100, suggesting elevated price swings that may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

STMicroelectronics N.V. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, STMicroelectronics N.V. reported revenue of $13.27B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.73. Net income for the quarter was $1.56B. Gross margin was 39.3%. Operating income came in at $1.68B.

In FY 2024, STMicroelectronics N.V. reported revenue of $13.27B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.73. Net income for the quarter was $1.56B. Gross margin was 39.3%. Revenue grew -23.2% year-over-year compared to FY 2023. Operating income came in at $1.68B.

In FY 2023, STMicroelectronics N.V. reported revenue of $17.29B and earnings per share (EPS) of $4.66. Net income for the quarter was $4.22B. Gross margin was 47.9%. Revenue grew 7.2% year-over-year compared to FY 2022. Operating income came in at $4.61B.

In FY 2022, STMicroelectronics N.V. reported revenue of $16.13B and earnings per share (EPS) of $4.37. Net income for the quarter was $3.97B. Gross margin was 47.3%. Revenue grew 26.4% year-over-year compared to FY 2021. Operating income came in at $4.44B.

Over the past 8 quarters, STMicroelectronics N.V. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $9.66B to $13.27B. Investors analyzing STM stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

STM Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among growth-oriented companies in the Electronic Equipment industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Technology dividend stocks may want to explore other Technology stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

STM Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) has a momentum factor score of 60/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 45/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 44/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

STM vs Competitors — Technology Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Technology sector, STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) ranks #12 out of 584 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places STM in the top decile of all Technology stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include IHS Holding Ltd (IHS) with a score of 55.0/100, VERISIGN INC/CA (VRSN) with a score of 56.0/100, ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC (ESE) with a score of 51.7/100, CareCloud, Inc. (CCLD) with a score of 46.9/100, and MMTec, Inc. (MTC) with a score of 47.4/100.

Comparing STM against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full STM vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how STMicroelectronics N.V. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

STM Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy STM? — Investment Thesis Summary

STMicroelectronics N.V. presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The quality score of 37/100 flags below-average profitability. The value score of 76/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Price momentum is positive at 60/100, suggesting the trend favors buyers. High volatility (stability score 39/100) increases portfolio risk.

In summary, STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 50.5/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on STM stock.

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