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Deswell Industries Inc (DSWL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: DSWL (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.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 24.06% | Avg. Invested days 50 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 39.52M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 3.54 | 1Y Target Price 7.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio 3.54 | 1Y Target Price 7.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.39 | 52 Weeks Range 1.93 - 2.73 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.93 - 2.73 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 8.06% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.7 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 16.47% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.61% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.79% | Return on Equity (TTM) 11.35% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 3.54 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value -35980608 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 |
Enterprise Value -35980608 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.03 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.51 | Shares Outstanding 15935200 | Shares Floating 4587596 |
Shares Outstanding 15935200 | Shares Floating 4587596 | ||
Percent Insiders 71.21 | Percent Institutions 2.92 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Deswell Industries Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Deswell Industries, Inc. was founded in 1993. It primarily engages in the manufacturing of electronic products and plastic injection molding. Over time, it has focused on providing contract manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Core Business Areas
- Electronic Products Assembly: Manufacturing and assembly of electronic products, including consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment, and industrial components.
- Plastic Injection Molding: Manufacturing of custom plastic parts and components using injection molding processes.
Leadership and Structure
The company's leadership team consists of executive officers overseeing operations and strategy. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with functional departments managing various aspects of manufacturing, sales, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Competitors: Sanmina (SANM), Jabil (JBL)
- Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs): Assembly of PCBAs for diverse applications. Deswell competes with other contract manufacturers in Asia. Market share is not readily available.
- Competitors: Injection Works, Amcor (AMCR)
- Plastic Enclosures: Manufacturing plastic cases and housings for electronic devices. Market share data is unavailable.
- Competitors: Flex Ltd. (FLEX), Celestica (CLS)
- Other Electronics Assembly Services: This includes a variety of electronic assembly services. Market share data is unavailable.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry is characterized by high competition and increasing demand for outsourced manufacturing. The plastic injection molding industry is also competitive, with demand driven by various sectors including automotive, consumer goods, and electronics.
Positioning
Deswell positions itself as a provider of comprehensive manufacturing solutions, targeting OEMs seeking cost-effective and reliable production capabilities. Competitive advantages include its manufacturing facilities in China.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The EMS market size is substantial, with projections indicating continued growth. Deswell's position within this TAM is relatively small, given its focus and geographic concentration.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Low-cost manufacturing capabilities
- Established manufacturing facilities in China
- Experience in serving OEMs
- Wide range of manufacturing services
Weaknesses
- Concentration of operations in China
- Dependence on a limited number of customers
- Smaller scale compared to larger EMS providers
- Lack of brand recognition
Opportunities
- Expanding customer base in emerging markets
- Increasing demand for outsourced manufacturing
- Offering value-added services
- Investing in advanced manufacturing technologies
Threats
- Increased competition from other EMS providers
- Economic and political instability in China
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- JBL
- SANM
- FLEX
- CLS
- AMCR
Competitive Landscape
Compared to its larger competitors, Deswell faces challenges in terms of scale, resources, and brand recognition. Its competitive advantage lies in its low-cost manufacturing capabilities and established presence in China. Its much smaller market share compared to the large players like JBL, FLEX, and SANM makes it less competitive overall in the industry.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth trends require access to historical financial data. As stated above, the company is not easily tracked because it is no longer on NASDAQ. Generally, the company has shown moderate growth trends prior to delisting.
Future Projections: Future projections are not readily available due to the lack of public information and the company's delisting. Analyst estimates are unavailable.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives are not readily available due to the lack of public information and the company's delisting.
Summary
Deswell Industries is a small manufacturer of electronic components and injection molding. The business has been operating in a highly competitive industry. Due to being delisted from NASDAQ, it is hard to analyze the current state of the company. The firm will need to improve operational efficiency and explore market diversification to improve.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Market research reports
- Reuters
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are based on available information and subject to change. Market share estimates may not be precise. The AI-based rating is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
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.
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About Deswell Industries Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-07-19 | CEO - | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Electronic Components | Full time employees - | Website https://www.deswell.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.deswell.com | ||
Deswell Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells injection-molded plastic parts and components, electronic products and subassemblies, and metallic molds and accessory parts for original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers in China, the United States, Europe, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Plastic Injection Molding and Electronic Products Assembling. The company produces a range of plastic parts and components that are used in the manufacture of consumer and industrial products, which include plastic components for electronic entertainment products, power tools, accessories, and outdoor equipment; cases for flashlights, telephones, printers, scanners; parts for industrial components, and indoor control switches, as well as parts for audio equipment, and cases and key tops for personal organizers and remote controls; double injection caps; parts for medical products comprising apparatus for blood tests; laser key caps; automobile components; and plastic components of automatic robot. It also provides electronic products that consist of audio equipment, including digital and analogue audio mixers, amplifiers, signal processors, audio interfaces, network audio equipment, and speaker enclosures; consumer audio products, such as multi-channel receivers-amplifiers, wired and wireless audio streaming products, and headphones; printed circuit board assemblies; and medical products. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Macau.
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