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CEVA Inc (CEVA)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: CEVA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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6 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $31.83

1 Year Target Price $31.83

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$31.83Target price
Low$16.02
Current$21.98
high$38.94

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -20.54%
Avg. Invested days 38
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 539.55M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 250.67
1Y Target Price 31.83
Price to earnings Ratio 250.67
1Y Target Price 31.83
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 1.23
52 Weeks Range 16.02 - 38.94
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 16.02 - 38.94
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.09

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin -6.11%
Operating Margin (TTM) -18.07%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -1.42%
Return on Equity (TTM) -2.51%

Valuation

Trailing PE 250.67
Forward PE 49.02
Enterprise Value 385319613
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.95
Enterprise Value 385319613
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.95
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.53
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -39.43
Shares Outstanding 23916400
Shares Floating 21300389
Shares Outstanding 23916400
Shares Floating 21300389
Percent Insiders 3.73
Percent Institutions 91.61

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 31.83
Buy 2
Strong Buy 3
Buy 2
Strong Buy 3
Hold 1
Sell -
Strong Sell -
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CEVA Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

CEVA, Inc., originally DSP Group, was founded in 1990. It initially focused on digital signal processing (DSP) solutions. Over time, it transitioned to licensing semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and software for wireless connectivity, audio, and computer vision. It was renamed CEVA in 2004 to reflect its broader IP portfolio.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Wireless Connectivity: Provides IP for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other wireless communication standards.
  • Audio: Offers DSP cores and software for audio processing and voice control.
  • Computer Vision/AI: Provides IP and software for computer vision, deep learning, and artificial intelligence applications.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Gideon Wertheizer is the CEO. CEVA operates with a management team overseeing various departments including R&D, marketing, sales, and operations. It is structured around its key technology areas, with dedicated teams for wireless connectivity, audio/voice, and computer vision/AI.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • RivieraWaves Bluetooth IP: Provides complete Bluetooth IP solutions. CEVA claims to be a leading licensor in this space, though specific market share data varies. Competitors include Synopsys and Cadence.
  • revenue: N/A
  • WhisPro Audio IP: Delivers audio processing and voice control capabilities. Market share is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but CEVA is a key player in this space. Competitors include Cadence and ARM.
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  • NeuPro AI Processors: Offers AI processors optimized for edge applications. Market share is still evolving, with increasing competition from companies like ARM, Synopsys, and Imagination Technologies.
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Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The semiconductor IP market is growing, driven by increasing demand for connectivity, audio processing, and AI in various devices, including smartphones, wearables, IoT devices, and automotive systems.

Positioning

CEVA is positioned as a leading licensor of IP for wireless connectivity, audio, and computer vision. Its competitive advantages include a broad portfolio of IP, strong relationships with semiconductor companies, and a focus on low-power designs.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for semiconductor IP is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. CEVA is positioned to capture a portion of this market by providing IP solutions that enable advanced features in a wide range of devices.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Broad portfolio of IP
  • Strong customer relationships
  • Focus on low-power designs
  • Expertise in wireless connectivity, audio, and computer vision
  • Established partnerships

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on licensing revenue
  • Susceptible to industry cycles
  • Competition from larger IP vendors
  • Limited manufacturing capabilities
  • Customer design cycles add revenue latency

Opportunities

  • Growth in IoT devices
  • Expansion of 5G infrastructure
  • Increasing demand for AI at the edge
  • Automotive electronics advancements
  • Strategic acquisitions

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Intensified competition
  • Technological obsolescence
  • Security breaches in IP
  • Trade regulations

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ARM (ARM)
  • Synopsys (SNPS)
  • Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)
  • Imagination Technologies (IMG.L)

Competitive Landscape

CEVA competes with larger IP vendors that have broader portfolios and greater resources. CEVA focuses on specific technology areas, such as wireless connectivity, audio, and computer vision, to differentiate itself. ARM, Synopsys, and Cadence have much larger revenues and can outspend CEVA in many areas.

Major Acquisitions

Hillcrest Labs

  • Year: 2011
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 25
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded CEVA's motion sensing capabilities and broadened its IP portfolio for consumer electronics.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: CEVA's growth has been driven by the adoption of its IP in smartphones, wearables, and other connected devices. Growth rates have varied based on market trends and product cycles.

Future Projections: Analyst projections suggest continued growth, driven by increased demand for wireless connectivity, audio processing, and AI at the edge. Specific projections can be found on financial websites.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its AI IP portfolio, focusing on automotive applications, and strengthening its partnerships with semiconductor manufacturers.

Summary

CEVA is a key IP licensor with a strong presence in wireless connectivity, audio, and computer vision. Its strengths lie in its focused portfolio and established partnerships, while weaknesses include reliance on licensing and competition from larger vendors. Opportunities exist in growing markets like IoT and AI, but threats include economic downturns and technological obsolescence. Overall, CEVA maintains a valuable niche but must adapt to evolving market demands to sustain growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Financial Websites (Yahoo Finance, Google Finance)
  • Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a financial advisor. Market data is subject to change.

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About CEVA Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Rockville, MD, United States
IPO Launch date 2000-05-19
CEO & Director Mr. Amir Panush
Sector Technology
Industry Semiconductors
Full time employees 406
Full time employees 406

CEVA, Inc. provides silicon and software intellectual property (IP) solutions to semiconductor and original equipment manufacturer companies in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company offers PentaG2, a 5G/5G-A baseband platform; PentaG-RAN, a hardware and software IP for implementing L1 PHY baseband processing in 5G and 5G-A base station and other cellular infrastructure system-on-chips (SoCs); Ceva-XC20 communication vector digital signal processors (DSP) for 5G-A handsets, 5G-A RAN, and general purpose baseband processing; Ceva-BX2 baseband processor; Ceva-Waves Bluetooth platform, a set of hardware IP, software modules, and radios addressing a range of processes and nodes; Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi platform, a set of hardware IP and CPU-agnostic host software for energy-efficient SoC implementation of Wi-Fi subsystems; Ceva-Waves ultra-wideband platform; Ceva-Waves Links, which provide solutions for SoCs requiring multiple connectivity standards; and Ceva-Waves DragonFly, a turnkey platform for implementing NB-IoT cellular modem SoCs. It also provides Ceva-SensPro, a family of DSP cores; Ceva-BX1 audio digital signal controller IP; Ceva-ClearVox ENC software, a neural-network-based noise cancellation; Ceva-RealSpace, a spatial audio and head tracking software solution; and Ceva-MotionEngine, a sensor fusion software. In addition, it offers Ceva-NeuPro-M, a neural processing unit (NPU) IP for generative AI; a Ceva-NeuPro-Nano, an NPU IP for embedded AI; and Ceva-NeuPro Studio, a software development environment for the development and deployment of AI models on the Ceva-NeuPro NPUs. The company was formerly known as ParthusCeva, Inc. and changed its name to CEVA, Inc. in December 2003. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.