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CEVA Inc (CEVA)

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$22.93
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/28/2025: 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

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $31.83

1 Year Target Price $31.83

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$31.83 Target price
52w Low $18.31
Current$22.93
52w High $38.94

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -25.92%
Avg. Invested days 35
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 547.62M 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 1.25
52 Weeks Range 18.31 - 38.94
Updated Date 08/28/2025
52 Weeks Range 18.31 - 38.94
Updated Date 08/28/2025
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 2025-08-11
When -
Estimate 0.06
Actual 0.07

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 52.63
Enterprise Value 394480831
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.15
Enterprise Value 394480831
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.15
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.71
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -39.43
Shares Outstanding 23882200
Shares Floating 21096379
Shares Outstanding 23882200
Shares Floating 21096379
Percent Insiders 3.8
Percent Institutions 94.96

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CEVA Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

CEVA Inc. was founded in 1999 as a spin-off from DSP Group. It evolved from a focus on digital signal processors (DSPs) to providing licensable intellectual property (IP) for wireless connectivity and smart sensing.

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  • Wireless Connectivity: CEVA licenses IP for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other wireless connectivity standards. This segment is crucial for IoT devices, mobile phones, and other connected devices.
  • Smart Sensing: CEVA provides IP for computer vision, audio, and motion sensing. Applications include ADAS, robotics, surveillance, and consumer electronics.
  • Baseband Processing: CEVA licenses IP for cellular baseband processing, enabling efficient and low-power communication in mobile devices and other wireless applications.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Gideon Wertheizer serves as the CEO. The company has a typical hierarchical structure with departments focused on engineering, sales, marketing, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Bluetooth IP: CEVA's Bluetooth IP is used in a wide range of devices. Competitors include Arm and Synopsys. CEVA is a key player in the Bluetooth IP market, but specific market share data is difficult to accurately determine, but industry estimates place CEVA within the top 3 IP vendors in this segment. The wireless conectivity generated total royalty revenue of 15.1 million for the year 2023.
  • Wi-Fi IP: CEVA licenses Wi-Fi IP for various applications. Competitors include Arm, Synopsys, and Cadence. CEVA holds a strong presence, but again, precise market share is hard to pinpoint. The wireless conectivity generated total royalty revenue of 15.1 million for the year 2023.
  • Computer Vision IP: CEVA's computer vision IP is used in ADAS and other vision-related applications. Competitors include NVIDIA and Intel (Mobileye). The Smart Sensing segment generated total royalty revenue of 10.1 million for the year 2023.

Market Dynamics

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The semiconductor IP market is growing, driven by the increasing demand for specialized chips in various applications. Key trends include AI, IoT, and automotive electrification.

Positioning

CEVA Inc. is positioned as a leading provider of licensable IP for wireless connectivity and smart sensing. Its competitive advantages include a broad IP portfolio and a focus on low-power design.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for semiconductor IP is estimated to be tens of billions of dollars annually. CEVA is well-positioned to capture a portion of this market, focusing on wireless connectivity, smart sensing, and baseband processing. TAM expected to grow to $10 Billion by 2027.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Broad IP portfolio
  • Focus on low-power design
  • Strong customer base
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on customer product cycles
  • Exposure to economic downturns
  • Limited manufacturing capabilities
  • Dependency on key personnel

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for AI and IoT solutions
  • Expansion into new markets
  • Partnerships with other technology companies
  • Acquisition of complementary technologies

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Rapid technological changes
  • Economic downturns
  • Geopolitical risks

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ARM
  • SNPS
  • CDNS

Competitive Landscape

CEVA competes with larger companies like Arm and Synopsys. CEVA's strengths lie in its focus on low-power design and its broad IP portfolio. Its disadvantages include its smaller size and limited manufacturing capabilities.

Major Acquisitions

Intrinsix Corporation

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 33
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded CEVA's design engineering capabilities and accelerated time-to-market for customers.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: CEVA Inc. has experienced moderate growth in revenue and profitability over the past several years.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by demand for AI, IoT, and automotive solutions. Analyst projections estimate growth between 10-15% annually.

Recent Initiatives: CEVA Inc. has recently focused on expanding its IP portfolio and partnering with key players in the industry.

Summary

CEVA Inc. is a reasonably strong company, possessing valuable IP in growing markets. Its financial performance is stable, and recent initiatives align with industry trends. Key challenges include intense competition and reliance on customer product cycles, both of which should be taken into account.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • CEVA Inc. Investor Relations
  • Company SEC Filings
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Research Reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and analyst estimates. It is not financial advice. Investors should conduct their own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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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 404
Full time employees 404

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.