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Diodes Incorporated(DIOD)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DIOD
09/28/2026: DIOD (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Diodes Incorporated is a global semiconductor manufacturer known for its specialized portfolio of discrete, analog, and mixed-signal products. The company’s primary strength lies in its diversified offerings and success in securing design-in wins within the high-growth automotive and industrial sectors. Its long-term investment story centers on capturing increased electronic content in electric vehicles and factory automation. Investors must monitor risks related to semiconductor cycle volatility, intense competition from industry giants, and potential supply chain disruptions. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to industrial themes, though they should be mindful of the lack of dividends and potential share price volatility.
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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company's focus on automotive and industrial semiconductors aligns with long-term secular growth trends. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum depends on the current semiconductor cycle upturn signal. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company often trades at reasonable valuation multiples compared to its high-growth semiconductor peers. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Diodes does not pay a regular dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | Semiconductor cyclicity and market volatility can lead to significant share price swings. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock is subject to the inherent cyclicality of the semiconductor industry. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market sentiment shifts can lead to multiple compression during industry downturns. |
| Competition risk (Semiconductor industry consolidation) | High | Intense rivalry from well-capitalized giants puts pressure on pricing and margins. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the business has historically strong margins, it lacks the 'moat' of specialized IP-heavy firms. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors seeking immediate cash yield will find the stock unattractive. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Integrating acquisitions and managing global manufacturing requires precise operational management. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 12.34% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.41B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 51.53 | 1Y Target Price 162.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 51.53 | 1Y Target Price 162.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 567.0K shares | Beta 1.9 | 52 Weeks Range 42.28 - 125.99 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 42.28 - 125.99 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.86 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Discrete Semiconductors | Diodes, MOSFETs, and rectifiers for power regulation. | The bread-and-butter hardware that manages power in almost all electronics. |
| Analog and Mixed-Signal | Power management ICs and signal connectivity chips. | Specialized chips that help electronic devices communicate and manage power efficiently. |
| Geography (Asia-Pacific) | Manufacturing and primary demand region. | The company's growth is heavily tied to the Asia-Pacific electronics manufacturing hub. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 51.53 | Forward PE 12.47 | Enterprise Value 4.05B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.7 |
Enterprise Value 4.05B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.7 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.34 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.77 | Shares Outstanding 46.05M | Shares Floating 45.12M |
Shares Outstanding 46.05M | Shares Floating 45.12M | ||
Percent Insiders 2.56 | Percent Institutions 101.36 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Diodes Incorporated
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Plano, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-03-17 | Corporate Secretary & Special Assistant to the CEO Mr. Richard D. White CPA | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductors | Full time employees 7989 | Website https://www.diodes.com |
Full time employees 7989 | Website https://www.diodes.com | ||
Diodes Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, provides semiconductor products in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The company offers MOSFET and SiC MOSFET discrete semiconductor products; data line protection, power line protection, thyrister, USB Type-C protection, and transient voltage suppressor protection devices; Schottky diodes, small signal switching diodes, Zener diodes, and SiC diodes; and bridges, super barrier rectifiers, Schottky rectifiers, Schottky bridge rectifiers, and fast and ultra-fast rectifiers. It also provides avalanche transistors, gate driver transistors, and pre-bias transistors; power management devices, such as AC-DC and DC-DC converters, digital isolators and isolated gate drivers, USB power switches, low dropout, photocoupler, and linear voltage regulators; standard linear devices, such as operational amplifiers and comparators, current monitors, voltage references, and reset generators; LED lighting drivers; audio amplifiers; and sensor products, including Hall-effect sensors and motor drivers. In addition, the company offers mixed-signal products comprising high speed mux/demux, digital switches, interface, redrivers, universal level shifters/voltage translators, clock ICs, and packet switches; low-voltage complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) and CMOS devices, as well as ultra-low power CMOS logic and analog switches; and multichip products, co-packaged discrete, analog, and mixed-signal silicon in miniature packages. Further, it provides silicon and silicon epitaxial wafers; frequency control products; and contact image sensors. The company serves industrial, automotive, computing, consumer, and communications end-markets through direct sales, marketing personnel, independent sales representatives, and distributors. Diodes Incorporated was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
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