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ClearOne Inc (CLRO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/23/2025: CLRO (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -81.98% | Avg. Invested days 39 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/23/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.57M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.05 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.05 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.54 | 52 Weeks Range 4.35 - 21.00 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.35 - 21.00 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -6 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -98.43% | Operating Margin (TTM) -111.28% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -15.13% | Return on Equity (TTM) -41.45% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 9064420 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.95 |
Enterprise Value 9064420 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.95 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.9 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -18.81 | Shares Outstanding 1732870 | Shares Floating 866849 |
Shares Outstanding 1732870 | Shares Floating 866849 | ||
Percent Insiders 52.28 | Percent Institutions 5.32 |
Upturn AI SWOT
ClearOne Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
ClearOne Inc. was founded in 1983. Initially focused on telephone conferencing, it evolved to offer comprehensive audio and visual communication solutions. It went public through a reverse merger in 2005 and has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The company has navigated through product development and patent litigation.
Core Business Areas
- Conferencing, Collaboration & Streaming Solutions: Provides audio conferencing, video conferencing, and streaming solutions. These products cater to various settings, including boardrooms, classrooms, and remote work environments. This includes professional microphones, mixers, DSPs, camera and collaboration software
- Professional Audio: Offers professional audio equipment such as amplifiers, speakers, and digital signal processors (DSPs) designed for commercial installations. Used for sound reinforcement, background music and audio distribution.
Leadership and Structure
Zee Hakimoglu is the current CEO and Chair of the Board. ClearOne Inc. is structured with departments focused on sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, and finance, reporting directly to the executive team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- CONVERGEu00ae Pro 2: Professional audio conferencing system for various room sizes. Competitors include Biamp Tesira, QSC Q-SYS, and Shure Microflex Ecosystem. Market share is difficult to ascertain precisely, estimates place it as a mid-tier player.
- BMA 360 Beamforming Microphone Array: Beamforming microphone array designed for superior audio pickup. Competitors include Shure MXA910, Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2, and Yamaha ADECIA. Market share is difficult to ascertain precisely, estimates place it as a mid-tier player.
- UNITEu00ae Series Cameras: Professional-grade video conferencing cameras for remote collaboration and hybrid meetings. Competitors include Logitech, Poly (HP), and Huddly. Market share is difficult to ascertain precisely, estimates place it as a mid-tier player.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The professional audio and video conferencing industry is experiencing growth driven by increased remote work, hybrid learning, and the need for enhanced collaboration tools. The industry is competitive, with a mix of established players and emerging technology companies.
Positioning
ClearOne Inc. aims to provide integrated audio and video solutions for diverse communication needs. Its competitive advantages include its product portfolio, innovation, and global presence.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global audio and video conferencing market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. ClearOne is positioned to capture a share of this market by offering solutions tailored for different use cases, like larger conference rooms and lecture halls.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Comprehensive product portfolio
- Innovative technology
- Global distribution network
- Established brand recognition
- Strong R&D capabilities
Weaknesses
- Smaller scale compared to industry giants
- Limited marketing budget compared to key competitors
- Dependence on specific markets or customers
- Past legal challenges
Opportunities
- Growing demand for unified communication solutions
- Expansion into new vertical markets
- Strategic partnerships and collaborations
- Acquisition opportunities to broaden product offerings
Threats
- Intense competition from larger players
- Rapid technological advancements
- Economic downturns affecting IT spending
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Poly (HP) (POLY)
- Logitech (LOGI)
- Biamp (Private)
Competitive Landscape
ClearOne is smaller compared to Poly and Logitech. They compete by offering a range of integrated AV solutions with specific strengths in audio. Biamp is a key competitor in the professional audio space, known for its DSP and amplifier technologies.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth rates require specific data that is not widely and publicly available for ClearOne Inc.
Future Projections: Future projections are not readily available from analysts for ClearOne Inc.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include new product launches in the video conferencing camera space, and focusing on cloud-based collaboration platforms.
Summary
ClearOne Inc. offers a comprehensive product portfolio in a competitive market. While they face stiff competition from larger, better-funded companies, their focus on innovation and integrated solutions positions them for growth. Overcoming past legal challenges and expanding market reach are crucial for long-term success. Future opportunities lie in capitalizing on the growing demand for unified communication and entering new markets.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Press Releases
- Third-party analysis
Disclaimers:
Data and analysis are based on the best available information and are subject to change. Market share estimates are approximate and based on industry averages. This is not financial advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About ClearOne Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Salt Lake City, UT, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-08-18 | CEO - | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Communication Equipment | Full time employees 80 | Website https://www.clearone.com |
Full time employees 80 | Website https://www.clearone.com | ||
ClearOne, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, and sells conferencing, collaboration, and network streaming solutions for voice and visual communications in the United States and internationally. The company offers audio conferencing products, including professional audio conferencing and sound-reinforcement products for use in enterprise, healthcare, education and distance learning, government, legal, and finance organizations; mid-tier premium conferencing products for smaller rooms, and small and medium businesses, which interface with video and web conferencing systems; and USB-based personal and group speakerphones that could be used with PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other portable devices. It provides professional microphones consisting of beamforming microphones, ceiling microphones, and wireless microphones. In addition, the company offers video products, such as video conferencing and collaboration solutions using cloud-based service; professional-grade cameras; and AV networking, which deliver the IP A/V experience by streaming audio and video, and control over IP networks. It sells its commercial products to distributors and resellers through a network of independent professional audiovisual, information technology, and telecommunications distributors, as well as systems integrators, dealers, value-added resellers, and end-users. ClearOne, Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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