Arteris Inc(AIP)

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3-STAR RATING
PASS
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$22.44
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AIP

10/09/2026: AIP (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Arteris Inc is a specialized provider of network-on-chip interconnect IP and SoC assembly software, serving as a critical enabler for advanced semiconductor designs. The company's strengths lie in its technical expertise in managing complex on-chip data traffic, particularly for automotive and AI-driven applications. Its growth story is tied to the increasing complexity of modern chips and the trend toward outsourcing silicon IP. However, investors face risks from aggressive competition by larger EDA companies, customer concentration, and cyclical semiconductor R&D trends. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with the volatility inherent in the semiconductor technology sector and who will monitor the company's design win velocity closely.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company operates in the high-growth semiconductor IP market, benefiting from structural increases in chip complexity.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock's appeal to momentum investors is contingent on the timing of significant design wins and positive market sentiment in the semi sector.
Value investorWeak fitAs a smaller-cap growth company, valuation often trades at a premium to standard value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and focuses on reinvesting cash flow into product innovation.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExposure to the cyclical and competitive semiconductor industry results in inherent volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock experiences significant price swings due to its status as a small-cap technology company.
Valuation riskMedium / highHigh growth expectations can lead to valuation premiums that are sensitive to interest rate changes and earnings performance.
Competition risk (EDA/IP incumbents)HighArteris competes against well-capitalized EDA giants that have more comprehensive product portfolios.
Business qualityMediumWhile the product is essential, the customer base concentration and cyclical end-market demand create inherent business risk.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income for investors, as all capital is used for business development.
Execution riskMediumContinuous R&D success is required to maintain a technical lead over larger competitors.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 117.27%
Avg. Invested days 35
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AIP receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AIP has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 7.6%) and solid revenue growth (+22.3%) are partially offset by slightly negative earnings growth (-3.3%), weak profitability (net margin -49.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AIP's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 8.0%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is AIP's strongest growth driver at +612.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+22.3%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-3.3%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 65.6% and approximately 82.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 19.95% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Needham Investment Management, LLC 7.99%
BlackRock Inc 6.70%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.08%
Franklin Templeton Inc 3.05%
Federated Hermes Inc 2.87%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AIP generates approximately $902 of gross profit, $-470 of operating income, and $76 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is strong.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -4.43% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AIP has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.10B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 39.43
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 39.43
Volume (30-day avg) 702.1K shares
Beta 1.9
52 Weeks Range 12.06 - 50.26
Updated Date 10/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 12.06 - 50.26
Updated Date 10/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.87

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
License FeesUpfront fees paid by semiconductor companies to use Arteris's FlexNoC and other IP in their SoC designs.This provides immediate cash inflows when a customer commits to using the company's technology.
Maintenance and RoyaltiesRecurring revenue from support services and a percentage of revenue based on the volume of chips sold by the customer.This offers predictable, long-tail revenue as customers bring their chips to market and ramp up production.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 172.41
Enterprise Value 1.07B
Price to Sales(TTM) 13.04
Enterprise Value 1.07B
Price to Sales(TTM) 13.04
Enterprise Value to Revenue 12.7
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -7.75
Shares Outstanding 49.15M
Shares Floating 40.34M
Shares Outstanding 49.15M
Shares Floating 40.34M
Percent Insiders 19.95
Percent Institutions 65.6

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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