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GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc (GCTS)

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$1.34
Last Close (24-hour delay)
Profit since last BUY-11.18%
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08/14/2025: GCTS (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 5 days. Profits (-11.18%). Updated daily EoD!

Upturn Star Rating

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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1 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $4.5

1 Year Target Price $4.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$4.5 Target price
52w Low $0.9
Current$1.34
52w High $3.57

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -11.18%
Avg. Invested days 15
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 74.80M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4.5
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 1.2
52 Weeks Range 0.90 - 3.57
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 0.90 - 3.57
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.7

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -642.3%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -84.83%
Return on Equity (TTM) -

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 125947064
Price to Sales(TTM) 12.32
Enterprise Value 125947064
Price to Sales(TTM) 12.32
Enterprise Value to Revenue 20.74
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -21.32
Shares Outstanding 55821700
Shares Floating 39531889
Shares Outstanding 55821700
Shares Floating 39531889
Percent Insiders 23.05
Percent Institutions 14.62

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GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

GCT Semiconductor, founded in 1998, specializes in the design and supply of 4G LTE and 5G advanced chips. The company has evolved from primarily focusing on 4G LTE to expanding into the 5G market, targeting various IoT and broadband applications.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • 4G LTE Chips: Designs and supplies 4G LTE chips for various applications, including IoT devices, mobile broadband devices, and enterprise solutions.
  • 5G Chips: Focuses on developing and supplying 5G chips for IoT, broadband access, and other emerging applications.
  • Software Solutions: Offers supporting software solutions to enhance the performance and capabilities of its chipsets.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team comprises experienced executives in the semiconductor industry. The organizational structure is designed to facilitate efficient chip design, development, and marketing activities.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • GDM7243 4G LTE Chip: A 4G LTE chip designed for IoT devices and mobile broadband applications. Competitors include Qualcomm and MediaTek. Market share data is difficult to ascertain precisely due to the fragmented nature of the market and GCT's smaller market cap compared to leading competitors.
  • GDM7245 5G Chip: A 5G chip targeted at IoT and broadband access applications. Competitors include Qualcomm, MediaTek and Samsung.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The semiconductor industry is characterized by high competition, rapid technological advancements, and cyclical demand patterns. The growth of 5G and IoT applications drives demand for advanced chips.

Positioning

GCT Semiconductor specializes in providing solutions for niche applications. GCT targets markets where lower cost and power efficiency is a key differentiator.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for 4G/5G chips is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. GCT Semiconductor aims to capture a portion of this TAM through its specialized chip solutions. They have a small portion of the overall TAM.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Specialization in LTE and 5G solutions
  • Focus on cost-effective chip designs
  • Strong expertise in low-power chip technologies
  • Target markets that benefit from smaller, more efficient designs

Weaknesses

  • Smaller market presence compared to major competitors
  • Limited financial resources for R&D and marketing
  • Reliance on a limited number of key customers
  • Concentrated product line

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for 5G chips in IoT applications
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Partnerships with device manufacturers and telecom operators
  • Growing cellular IOT market

Threats

  • Intense competition from larger semiconductor companies
  • Rapid technological changes
  • Economic downturns affecting demand
  • Supply chain issues
  • Dependency on relationships with large customers

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • QCOM
  • MTK

Competitive Landscape

GCT Semiconductor faces intense competition from larger, more established semiconductor companies like Qualcomm and MediaTek. GCT differentiates itself through specialization in niche markets and cost-effective chip designs. The market share data is estimated based on available industry reports and analysis.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth data is difficult to assess due to limited public financial data. It has been privately held for a long time.

Future Projections: Future growth projections are dependent on the successful adoption of its 5G chips and expansion into new markets.

Recent Initiatives: GCT Semiconductor is actively pursuing partnerships with device manufacturers and expanding its product portfolio with the introduction of new 5G chip solutions.

Summary

GCT Semiconductor is a smaller player in the competitive semiconductor industry specializing in 4G LTE and 5G chips. They focus on niche applications. Their strengths include specialized chips and cost-effective designs. However, they face challenges due to their smaller size and reliance on key customers. Their growth potential is dependent on the adoption of their 5G chip technology and successful partnerships.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Website
  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Estimates
  • SEC Filings

Disclaimers:

The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may not be precise. Investment decisions should be made based on thorough research and consultation with a financial professional.

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About GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters San Jose, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2024-03-27
President, CEO & Director Mr. John Brian Schlaefer
Sector Technology
Industry Semiconductors
Full time employees 121
Full time employees 121

GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc., operates as a fabless semiconductor company, designs, develops, and markets integrated circuits for the wireless semiconductor industry. The company provides RF and modem chipsets based on 4G LTE technology, including 4G LTE, 4.5G LTE Advanced, and 4.75G LTE Advanced-Pro. It develops and sells cellular IoT chipsets for low-speed mobile networks such as eMTC/NB-IOT/Sigfox, and other network protocols; and 5G solutions. Its products and solutions are used in smartphones, tablets, customer premises equipment, USB dongles, routers, and M2M applications. The company sells its products directly or indirectly through distributors to original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers primarily in Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, Europe, North America and South America. The company was formerly known as Global Communication Technology, Inc. GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.