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Ouster, Inc. Common Stock (OUST)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: OUST (5-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY since 25 days. Simulated Profits (-7.55%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Outstanding Performance
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Number of Analysts
6 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $35
1 Year Target Price $35
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 58.65% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.72B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 35 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 35 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 2.75 | 52 Weeks Range 5.91 - 36.25 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.91 - 36.25 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.8 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -73.07% | Operating Margin (TTM) -76.53% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -20.53% | Return on Equity (TTM) -46.96% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1511271509 | Price to Sales(TTM) 13.67 |
Enterprise Value 1511271509 | Price to Sales(TTM) 13.67 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 12.01 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.84 | Shares Outstanding 57819200 | Shares Floating 54998243 |
Shares Outstanding 57819200 | Shares Floating 54998243 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.9 | Percent Institutions 48.96 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ouster, Inc. Common Stock
Company Overview
History and Background
Ouster, Inc. was founded in 2015 and went public via SPAC in 2021. It focuses on developing high-performance lidar sensors for various industries, including robotics, automotive, industrial automation, and smart infrastructure.
Core Business Areas
- Lidar Sensors: Designs, manufactures, and sells digital lidar sensors used for 3D perception and mapping.
- Software Solutions: Provides software for processing and interpreting lidar data, including perception and mapping algorithms.
Leadership and Structure
Angus Pacala is the CEO. The company has a standard corporate structure with departments for engineering, sales, marketing, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- OS Series Lidar Sensors: A range of digital lidar sensors. Market share fluctuates, competing with Velodyne, Innoviz, Luminar and Hesai. Ouster provides revenue data for its sensor sales in its quarterly reports. Revenue from sensors contributes to a majority of Ouster's total revenue.
- competitors: Velodyne Lidar, Innoviz Technologies, Luminar Technologies, Hesai Group
- REV7: A high-performance lidar sensor. Market share fluctuates, competing with Velodyne, Innoviz, Luminar and Hesai. Ouster provides revenue data for its sensor sales in its quarterly reports. Revenue from sensors contributes to a majority of Ouster's total revenue.
- competitors: Velodyne Lidar, Innoviz Technologies, Luminar Technologies, Hesai Group
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The lidar market is growing rapidly, driven by demand in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and industrial automation. The industry is competitive, with numerous players offering various lidar technologies.
Positioning
Ouster positions itself as a provider of high-performance, digital lidar sensors with a focus on reliability and scalability. They compete on price and performance.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM is projected to be in the tens of billions USD by 2030. Ouster is positioning itself to capture a significant share by focusing on key industries.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Digital lidar technology
- Scalable manufacturing
- Strong brand reputation
- Diverse customer base
Weaknesses
- High operating expenses
- Reliance on key suppliers
- Relatively new company
- Cash Burn
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets (e.g., smart infrastructure)
- Developing advanced software solutions
- Partnerships with automotive OEMs
- Government infrastructure spending
Threats
- Intense competition
- Technological obsolescence
- Economic downturn
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- VLDR
- LAZR
- INVZ
- HSAI
Competitive Landscape
Ouster competes with established players in the lidar market, offering digital lidar technology. Its advantages lie in scalability and brand reputation, but it faces challenges from competitors with larger market share and more established relationships with automotive OEMs.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth trends require access to Ouster's financial reports and historical stock data.
Future Projections: Future growth projections require analyst reports and forecasts, which are subject to change.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include product development, strategic partnerships, and market expansion efforts.
Summary
Ouster is a lidar technology company with a strong focus on digital lidar. Its strengths lie in its technology and brand, but it faces intense competition and financial challenges. Ouster needs to manage its expenses and secure key partnerships to succeed in the rapidly evolving lidar market. Cash burn is a significant concern, and the company must improve its financial performance to maintain investor confidence.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is approximate and based on publicly available information. Financial data and projections are subject to change.
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About Ouster, Inc. Common Stock
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters San Francisco, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2020-10-09 | Co-Founder, CEO & Director Mr. Charles Angus Pacala | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Electronic Components | Full time employees 292 | Website https://ouster.com |
Full time employees 292 | Website https://ouster.com | ||
Ouster, Inc. provides lidar sensors for the automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure industries in the Americas, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Its products include high-resolution scanning and solid-state digital lidar sensors, analog lidar sensors, and software solutions. The company offers Ouster Sensor, a scanning sensor; and Digital Flash, a solid-state flash sensor. It also provides surround-view lidar sensors, which include Ouster Gemini, a perception platform for smart infrastructure deployments; and BlueCity, a Gemini-powered solution for traffic operations, planning, and safety. Ouster, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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