Head to Head

MPWR vs SATL: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. has the edge with a 89/100 score versus 82/100 for SATL. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

NASDAQ:MPWR

Edge
89/100 Compass
True NorthHold$67.3B

Best-in-class power IC franchise riding the AI wave, but the price already assumes flawless execution through 2028.

Full MPWR analysis

Satellogic Inc.

NASDAQ:SATL

82/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$781M

A sub-scale earth observation player with a real cost advantage, priced like it might not make it. It probably does.

Full SATL analysis

Factor by factor

FactorMPWRSATL
Revenue Growth9298
Profitability6960
Valuation1910
Momentum6142
Theme Purity7474
Moat5647
Catalysts7977
Market Position5552

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Frequently asked questions

Is MPWR or SATL the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR) edges it at 89/100 versus 82/100 for SATL. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare MPWR and SATL?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.