MPWR vs VICR: which is the better buy in 2026?
On Alexandria's Compass, Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. has the edge with a 89/100 score versus 87/100 for VICR. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
NASDAQ:MPWR
Best-in-class power IC franchise riding the AI wave, but the price already assumes flawless execution through 2028.
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NASDAQ:VICR
The only company shipping 48V power delivery at AI datacenter scale, and Nvidia's roadmap just made them mandatory.
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Frequently asked questions
Is MPWR or VICR the better buy in 2026?
By Compass Score, Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR) edges it at 89/100 versus 87/100 for VICR. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.
How does Alexandria compare MPWR and VICR?
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.