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Ambarella Inc(AMBA)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$63.12
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AMBA

10/30/2026: AMBA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Ambarella is a specialized semiconductor company focused on developing power-efficient edge AI processors for the automotive, security, and industrial markets. Its main strength lies in its proprietary CVflow architecture, which excels at processing complex visual data locally. The primary investment story centers on the company’s ability to gain design wins in autonomous driving and smart-sensor applications. However, investors face notable risks, including intense competition from larger players and the inherent cyclicality of the semiconductor market. Ambarella may best suit growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to the edge AI transition, though they should monitor automotive design wins as the key indicator of success.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitAmbarella operates at the intersection of AI and edge computing, offering significant growth potential as adoption scales.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock often exhibits high volatility correlated with AI sector sentiment, making it a conditional fit based on market trends.
Value investorWeak fitThe company's valuation is often premium due to its growth profile and R&D requirements, rather than deep-value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, prioritizing capital allocation toward R&D.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and competitive sector pressures make this stock unsuitable for conservative, low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock's beta reflects the inherent volatility of the growth-oriented semiconductor sector.
Valuation riskMedium / highFuture growth expectations are often baked into the stock price, leaving little room for execution errors.
Competition risk (AI competition)HighLarge competitors like NVIDIA have deeper pockets and broader ecosystems that can pressure Ambarella's market share.
Business qualityMediumThe company has strong technical expertise but faces challenges in scaling revenue consistently against much larger incumbents.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income component to the investment thesis.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully getting chips into long-cycle automotive manufacturing programs requires precise timing and execution.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 15.16%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 2.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AMBA has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+35.2%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 14.8%) are partially offset by weak profitability (net margin -19.4%), modest insider ownership of 4.32%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AMBA's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 29.1%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is AMBA's strongest growth driver at +147.3% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+37.2%, strong) and earnings growth (+35.2%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 86.0% and approximately 95.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 4.32% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.94%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 8.36%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 5.89%
State Street Corp 5.81%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.24%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AMBA generates approximately $580 of gross profit, $-211 of operating income, and $148 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -2.94% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AMBA has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.85B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 87.55
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 87.55
Volume (30-day avg) 1.5M shares
Beta 2.38
52 Weeks Range 48.30 - 96.69
Updated Date 10/30/2026
52 Weeks Range 48.30 - 96.69
Updated Date 10/30/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.27

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
AutomotiveCV-series chips for ADAS, parking assistance, and autonomous driving systems.This is the primary growth driver as cars become smarter and require more AI processing.
Security and IndustrialSoCs for professional security cameras and industrial IoT applications.Provides a base level of recurring revenue as security systems continue to upgrade to smart AI-based monitoring.
GeographyGlobal distribution with significant exposure to markets in Asia and the US.Geopolitical developments can influence supply chain costs and end-market access.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 62.89
Enterprise Value 2.66B
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.82
Enterprise Value 2.66B
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.82
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.37
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -57.06
Shares Outstanding 44.14M
Shares Floating 42.14M
Shares Outstanding 44.14M
Shares Floating 42.14M
Percent Insiders 4.32
Percent Institutions 86.01

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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