Smallcaps most expensive in semiconductor sector

Within the semiconductor sector we see a low diversification of the 12-months returns. Since October last year the sector is around 5 percent lower. Among the winners we find Advanced Micro Devices , PVA TePla AG and Integrated Device Technology. Relatively big losses were for Ultra Clean Holdings, Amtech Systems and MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings.

Core figures semiconductor sector

The megacaps in this sector are the winners. Among the less performing we see mostly the smallcaps.

Lowest PE-ratios semiconductor sector

Regarding the price/earings-ratios we see a uniform palette. The smallcaps are with the price/earnings-ratio of 16 the most expensive. The microcaps are the cheapest and trade at 7 times the earnings per share. IQE, CML Microsystems and Nordic Semiconductor ASA are the stocks with the highest ratios. Stocks with the lowest ratios are Micron Technology , MoSys and Xperi.

Highest dividend yields semiconductor sector

The sector's average dividend yield is with 1,2 percent relatively limited. Stocks with now high dividend yields are Rudolph Technologies, BE Semiconductor Industries NV and Siltronic AG.

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