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CEVA Inc (CEVA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/02/2025: CEVA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
6 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $31.83
1 Year Target Price $31.83
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -20.54% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/02/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 520.18M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 241.67 | 1Y Target Price 31.83 |
Price to earnings Ratio 241.67 | 1Y Target Price 31.83 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 1.23 | 52 Weeks Range 16.02 - 38.94 | Updated Date 07/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 16.02 - 38.94 | Updated Date 07/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.09 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 241.67 | Forward PE 47.62 | Enterprise Value 371567705 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.77 |
Enterprise Value 371567705 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.77 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.41 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -39.43 | Shares Outstanding 23916400 | Shares Floating 21300389 |
Shares Outstanding 23916400 | Shares Floating 21300389 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.73 | Percent Institutions 91.68 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2 | Target Price 31.83 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
CEVA Inc
Company Overview
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.
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 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
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.
- revenue: N/A
- 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.
- revenue: N/A
Market Dynamics
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
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.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
- 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.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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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 | Website https://www.ceva-ip.com |
Full time employees 406 | Website https://www.ceva-ip.com | ||
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.
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