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CEVA Inc (CEVA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: 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 -25.92% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 563.86M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 31.83 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 31.83 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 1.26 | 52 Weeks Range 18.31 - 38.94 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 18.31 - 38.94 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.06 |
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 -9.48% | Operating Margin (TTM) -17.46% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -2.37% | Return on Equity (TTM) -3.81% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 40 | Enterprise Value 410720757 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.3 |
Enterprise Value 410720757 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.3 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.86 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -39.43 | Shares Outstanding 23882200 | Shares Floating 21096379 |
Shares Outstanding 23882200 | Shares Floating 21096379 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.8 | Percent Institutions 94.98 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CEVA Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
CEVA Inc. was founded in 1999 as Parthus Technologies and later rebranded as CEVA in 2003. It provides signal processing IPs (intellectual property) for wireless connectivity, audio, and computer vision. CEVA has evolved from providing DSP cores to offering complete platforms with software and hardware.
Core Business Areas
- Wireless Connectivity: Licensing of IP for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular (5G/LTE), and GNSS technologies.
- Smart Sensing: Licensing IP for audio, voice, and vision processing, including computer vision, object detection, and sound processing.
- Edge AI: Licensing IP for Edge AI processors, aimed at accelerating AI inference at the edge for use cases like surveillance, robotics, and automotive.
Leadership and Structure
Gideon Wertheizer is the CEO of CEVA Inc. The company operates with a structure based on core business lines, with sales and engineering teams serving global customers. The company has a board of directors overseeing strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Competitors: Synopsys (SNPS), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)
- RivieraWaves Bluetooth IP: Bluetooth connectivity IP used in various devices. CEVA estimates they are a leader in this segment, competing with Synopsys and Cadence. Exact market share is difficult to determine due to varied applications.
- Competitors: Arm Holdings (SMH), Imagination Technologies (private)
- NeuPro-S AI Processors: AI processors designed for edge devices to accelerate neural networks. Competes with solutions from Arm, Imagination Technologies, and others offering dedicated AI processing blocks. Market share information is not precisely available, but CEVA is actively promoting this IP.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The semiconductor IP market is driven by the increasing complexity of electronic devices and the need for specialized processing capabilities. Key trends include edge AI, wireless connectivity, and advanced audio/video processing.
Positioning
CEVA is positioned as a leading provider of signal processing IP for wireless and smart sensing applications. Its competitive advantages include a broad portfolio of IP, expertise in low-power design, and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The semiconductor IP market is expected to reach over $7 billion by 2027. CEVA is positioned to capture a share of this TAM by targeting key growth areas such as AI, 5G, and IoT.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong IP portfolio
- Expertise in low-power design
- Established customer base
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Reliance on customer product cycles
- Limited influence over end-product success
- Small size compared to larger competitors
- Fluctuations in licensing revenue
Opportunities
- Growth in 5G and IoT markets
- Increasing demand for edge AI processing
- Expansion into new geographic regions
- Strategic acquisitions to expand IP offerings
Threats
- Intense competition from larger IP vendors
- Economic slowdown impacting semiconductor demand
- Technological obsolescence
- Geopolitical risks and trade restrictions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ARM Holdings (SMH)
- Synopsys (SNPS)
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)
- Imagination Technologies (private)
Competitive Landscape
CEVA offers specialized IP, but faces competition from larger players like Arm, Synopsys, and Cadence who offer broader portfolios and integrated solutions. CEVA's strength lies in specific market niches and its low-power IP offerings.
Major Acquisitions
Hillcrest Labs
- Year: 2011
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 55
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired Hillcrest Labs for its motion sensing and pointing technologies, expanding CEVA's portfolio in sensor fusion and human-machine interface.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by demand for wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary, but generally forecast continued growth driven by 5G, AI, and IoT adoption.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the launch of new AI processor IP and strategic partnerships to expand market reach.
Summary
CEVA is a provider of licensable signal processing IP, with a solid presence in wireless connectivity and sensing. The company is well-positioned to benefit from trends in 5G, IoT, and AI. Challenges include intense competition and dependence on customer product cycles. Strategic acquisitions and diversification are important for CEVA to enhance its competitive positioning.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- CEVA Inc. Investor Relations
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share data is based on estimations and may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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 404 | Website https://www.ceva-ip.com |
Full time employees 404 | 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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