Smallcaps most expensive in semiconductor sector

Within the semiconductor sector we see a low diversification of the 12-months returns. Since August last year the sector is around 15 percent higher. Among the winners we find PVA TePla AG, Cree and Micron Technology . Relatively big losses were for Dialog Semiconductor , MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings and Impinj.

Core figures semiconductor sector

The large caps in this sector are the winners. Among the less performing we see mostly the microcaps.

Lowest PE-ratios semiconductor sector

Regarding the price/earings-ratios we see a uniform palette. The smallcaps are with the price/earnings-ratio of 18 the most expensive. The microcaps are the cheapest and trade at 14 times the earnings per share. IQE, CML Microsystems and Cree are the stocks with the highest ratios. Stocks with the lowest ratios are Micron Technology , Dialog Semiconductor and Arrow Electronics.

Highest dividend yields semiconductor sector

The sector's average dividend yield is with 1,1 percent relatively limited. Stocks with now high dividend yields are BE Semiconductor Industries NV, Siltronic AG and Broadcom .

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