Arteris Inc(AIP)

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3-STAR RATING
PASS
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$19.06
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AIP

10/23/2026: AIP (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Arteris Inc is a specialized semiconductor IP company known for its Network-on-Chip technology, which acts as the 'highways' for data within complex chips. The company's primary strength lies in its neutral, independent business model, making it a viable alternative to the dominant EDA conglomerates. Its growth story is tied to the accelerating demand for AI and automotive chips, which require highly optimized, complex designs. Risks include stiff competition from larger, better-capitalized players and revenue concentration among key customers. The stock may best suit growth-focused investors who understand the cyclical risks of the semiconductor sector and are monitoring the company’s progress toward sustainable profitability.

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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 fitArteris operates in the high-growth semiconductor IP market driven by increasing SoC complexity.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive market sentiment toward chip stocks and company-specific growth signals.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is currently in a growth-investment phase with limited profitability metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitArteris does not pay a dividend and focuses on capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock exhibits volatility characteristic of small-cap growth technology companies.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is susceptible to shifts in sentiment regarding the semiconductor sector.
Valuation riskMedium / highGrowth-stage valuations are sensitive to interest rates and future earnings expectations.
Competition risk (EDA platform dominance)HighLarger competitors with integrated platforms can bundle their own interconnect IP.
Business qualityMediumWhile the IP is critical, the company's smaller scale limits its market influence.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should expect zero income contribution from this equity.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on continuously innovating to keep pace with rapid advancements in chip design nodes.

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 65.7% 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 936.84M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 37.29
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 37.29
Volume (30-day avg) 664.3K shares
Beta 1.9
52 Weeks Range 12.06 - 50.26
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 12.06 - 50.26
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.87

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
IP LicensingUpfront license fees for using FlexNoC and other interconnect IP in semiconductor designs.Arteris gets paid when chip designers choose its technology for their new products.
RoyaltiesPer-chip royalty payments collected when customers mass-produce chips containing Arteris IP.This provides a long-term, scalable revenue stream as customers' chip shipments increase.
Maintenance & SupportRecurring service fees for software updates and technical engineering support.This creates a predictable revenue base that supports operational expenses.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 172.41
Enterprise Value 449.64M
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.07
Enterprise Value 449.64M
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.07
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.11
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 65.69

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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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