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SemiLEDS Corporation (LEDS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/04/2025: LEDS (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.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -41.64% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 18.53M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.02 | 52 Weeks Range 0.92 - 3.16 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.92 - 3.16 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.1 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -7.02% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.01% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -6.55% | Return on Equity (TTM) -31.02% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 19137840 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.25 |
Enterprise Value 19137840 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.25 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.29 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -11.28 | Shares Outstanding 7212000 | Shares Floating 940077 |
Shares Outstanding 7212000 | Shares Floating 940077 | ||
Percent Insiders 58.9 | Percent Institutions 0.69 |
Upturn AI SWOT
SemiLEDS Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
SemiLEDS Corporation was founded in 2005 and specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-performance LED chips and components for specialty lighting applications. They initially focused on ultra-high brightness (UHB) LEDs before expanding into other LED technologies.
Core Business Areas
- LED Chips Manufacturing: Designs and manufactures LED chips using metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) technology.
- Specialty Lighting Solutions: Provides LED components for specialized lighting applications such as horticultural lighting, UV curing, and industrial lighting.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes key executives in areas such as engineering, operations, sales, and marketing. The company's organizational structure is functional, aligning with their focus on LED chip manufacturing and specialized lighting solutions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- High-Performance LED Chips: These chips cater to various specialty lighting needs. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include Osram, Cree (now Wolfspeed), and Nichia.
- Horticultural Lighting LEDs: LEDs optimized for plant growth in controlled environments. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include Fluence Bioengineering and Signify (Philips Lighting).
- UV Curing LEDs: LEDs used in UV curing applications for adhesives, inks, and coatings. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include Phoseon Technology and Excelitas Technologies.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The LED market is experiencing growth, driven by increasing demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions, particularly in specialty applications. There is pressure on pricing in the general lighting sector.
Positioning
SemiLEDS Corporation focuses on niche markets within the LED industry, such as horticultural and UV curing, differentiating themselves through high-performance LEDs for specialty lighting. Their advantage is a specialization that helps them achieve better performing LEDS to out perform the common market.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for specialty LEDs is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. SemiLEDS is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through their specialization and high-performance products.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized expertise in high-performance LEDs
- Focus on niche markets
- Proprietary LED chip designs
Weaknesses
- Limited scale compared to larger LED manufacturers
- Concentration on specific markets makes them susceptible to those markets
- Lack of brand recognition compared to larger competitors
- Financial Instability: Historically, SemiLEDS has struggled with financial stability
Opportunities
- Growing demand for horticultural lighting
- Increasing adoption of UV curing technology
- Expansion into new specialty lighting applications
Threats
- Intense competition from larger LED manufacturers
- Price erosion in the LED market
- Technological advancements by competitors
- Economic downturns that impact demand for specialty lighting
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CREE
- NICH
- OSRAM
- LIT
Competitive Landscape
SemiLEDS Corporation competes with larger, more established LED manufacturers. Their advantage lies in their specialization and expertise in niche markets. Disadvantages stem from a lack of large-scale financial resources and well known brand reputation.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been impacted by the cyclical nature of the LED market. Specific data requires up-to-date financial reporting.
Future Projections: Analyst projections are not readily available. Future growth will depend on success in targeted niche markets.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansion into new specialty lighting applications.
Summary
SemiLEDS Corporation focuses on high-performance LEDs for specialized lighting, differentiating itself in niche markets. Its success depends on capitalizing on growth opportunities in sectors like horticultural and UV curing. However, it faces competition from larger companies and must maintain financial stability to succeed. It also faces limited scale relative to competitors and needs to keep up with other advancements in the LED industry.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Market Research Reports
- Industry News
- Financial Databases
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and may not be comprehensive. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise. Financial data requires further investigation.
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About SemiLEDS Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2010-12-09 | Founder, Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Trung Tri Doan | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductors | Full time employees 116 | Website https://www.semileds.com |
Full time employees 116 | Website https://www.semileds.com | ||
SemiLEDs Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells light emitting diode (LED) chips, components, and modules and systems in the United States, Taiwan, the Netherlands, Japan, and internationally. The company also sells enhanced vertical, LED product series in blue, white, green, and UV; LED chips to packagers or distributors; and lighting products primarily to original design manufacturers of lighting products and the end-users of lighting devices, as well as packs and sells its LED chips. Its products are used for general lighting applications, including commercial, industrial, and residential lighting; and specialty industrial applications, such as ultraviolet curing of polymers, LED light therapy in medical/cosmetic applications, counterfeit detection, germicidal and viricidal devices LED lighting for horticulture applications, architectural lighting, and entertainment lighting. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Chu-Nan, Taiwan.
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