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Valued at a market capitalization of $2.6 billion, Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) manufactures and supplies discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Its product portfolio includes diodes, power-integrated circuits, power modules, and more. Vishay serves companies in multiple sectors, including industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecom, military, aerospace, and healthcare.
VSH stock has underperformed the broader markets significantly over the last two decades. Since December 2006, the tech stock has returned less than 70% to shareholders, even after we account for dividend reinvestments. Comparatively, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned over 600% to investors in this period.