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Penguin Solutions, Inc. (PENG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/14/2025: PENG (3-star) is a SELL. SELL since 3 days. Simulated Profits (8.40%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
8 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $27.62
1 Year Target Price $27.62
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 66.92% | Avg. Invested days 62 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.17B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 79.71 | 1Y Target Price 27.62 |
Price to earnings Ratio 79.71 | 1Y Target Price 27.62 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8 | Beta 2.2 | 52 Weeks Range 14.20 - 29.80 | Updated Date 10/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 14.20 - 29.80 | Updated Date 10/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.28 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-07 | When After Market | Estimate 0.37 | Actual 0.43 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.86% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.17% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.03% | Return on Equity (TTM) 5.72% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 79.71 | Forward PE 12.48 | Enterprise Value 1426521590 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.85 |
Enterprise Value 1426521590 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.85 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.06 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.36 | Shares Outstanding 52401114 | Shares Floating 47428557 |
Shares Outstanding 52401114 | Shares Floating 47428557 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.57 | Percent Institutions 102.99 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Penguin Solutions, Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
Penguin Solutions, formerly known as SMART Global Holdings, Inc., was founded in 1988. Initially focused on memory solutions, the company expanded through acquisitions and organic growth to become a provider of high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The name change to Penguin Solutions reflects its strategic focus on these areas.
Core Business Areas
- High-Performance Computing (HPC): Designs, integrates, and deploys HPC systems for scientific research, engineering simulations, and data analytics. Includes servers, storage, and networking solutions optimized for demanding workloads.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Offers AI infrastructure solutions, including hardware and software platforms for AI model training, inference, and deployment. Focuses on accelerating AI workloads for various applications.
- Internet of Things (IoT): Provides IoT solutions for edge computing, data acquisition, and remote monitoring. Includes hardware, software, and connectivity solutions for industrial IoT applications.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a CEO and executive team with experience in technology, finance, and operations. Its organizational structure includes business units focused on specific solution areas, supported by central functions such as sales, marketing, and engineering.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Penguin Computing Servers: High-performance servers optimized for HPC and AI workloads. Includes custom server designs and pre-configured solutions. Competition includes Dell (DELL), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), and Lenovo (LNVGY). Market share data not readily available, revenue not publically disclosed, based on their niche market.
- Relion Servers: Relion servers are purpose-built for industrial edge environments. With high reliability and designed for continuous operation, Relion servers provide secure and reliable computing for edge applications. Competition includes Dell (DELL), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), and Siemens(SIEGY). Market share data not readily available, revenue not publically disclosed, based on their niche market.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The HPC, AI, and IoT markets are experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand for data processing, analytics, and automation. Key trends include the adoption of cloud computing, the rise of AI, and the proliferation of IoT devices.
Positioning
Penguin Solutions is positioned as a provider of specialized solutions for demanding workloads in HPC, AI, and IoT. Its competitive advantages include its expertise in custom server design, its focus on open-source technologies, and its partnerships with leading technology vendors.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The combined TAM for HPC, AI, and IoT is estimated to be several hundred billion dollars. Penguin Solutions is targeting specific segments within these markets, with a focus on high-growth applications. The company has an opportunity to capture more market share within these niche segments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized expertise in HPC, AI, and IoT
- Custom server design capabilities
- Focus on open-source technologies
- Strong partnerships with technology vendors
- Agile and responsive customer service
Weaknesses
- Smaller scale compared to larger competitors
- Limited brand recognition
- Dependence on key suppliers
- Requires focused efforts and resources.
Opportunities
- Growing demand for HPC, AI, and IoT solutions
- Expansion into new markets and applications
- Development of innovative solutions
- Strategic acquisitions to expand capabilities
- Growth and development into markets where competitors are leaving
Threats
- Intense competition from larger players
- Rapid technological changes
- Economic downturns
- Supply chain disruptions
- Security breaches or data privacy concerns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DELL
- HPE
- LNVGY
- SIEGY
- SMCI
Competitive Landscape
Penguin Solutions faces competition from larger companies with more brand recognition and resources. The company's strengths lie in its specialized expertise, custom solutions, and open-source focus.
Major Acquisitions
Acquired Company Name
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 500
- Strategic Rationale: Explain the strategic reasons behind the acquisition.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth data may be found in SMART Global Holdings before Penguin Solutions transition.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are contingent upon market demand and company execution. Focus on HPC, AI, and IoT could yield significant results.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the rebranding as Penguin Solutions, expansion of its AI solutions portfolio, and strategic partnerships to enhance its market reach.
Summary
Penguin Solutions is a specialized player in HPC, AI, and IoT, poised to benefit from the increasing demand for these technologies. The company's strengths lie in its expertise, custom solutions, and open-source approach. However, it faces intense competition and the need to scale its operations to compete effectively. A key will be focusing on their area of expertise, expanding on strengths and watching out for threats.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- Industry reports
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data is based on best available information but may not be entirely accurate.
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 Penguin Solutions, Inc.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Milpitas, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-05-24 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Mark W. Adams | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Information Technology Services | Full time employees 2700 | Website https://www.penguinsolutions.com |
Full time employees 2700 | Website https://www.penguinsolutions.com | ||
Penguin Solutions, Inc. engages in the designing and development of enterprise solutions worldwide. It operates through three segments: Advanced Computing, Integrated Memory, and Optimized LED. It offers dynamic random access memory modules, solid-state and flash storage, and other advanced integrated memory solutions for networking and telecom, data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications; and supply chain services, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, temporary warehousing, programming, kitting, and packaging services. The company also provides Penguin Computing that focus on technical computing for core and cloud environments through high-performance computing and AI solutions; and Penguin Edge, an edge computing solution for embedded and wireless applications, such as high-performance products for government, health care, manufacturing, and telecommunications applications. In addition, it offers Stratus, which provides simplified, protected, and autonomous fault tolerant computing solutions in the data center and at the Edge through hardware and software services; and solutions to education, energy, financial services, government, hyperscale, and manufacturing markets. Further, the company provides LED chip products comprising blue and green LED chips based on gallium nitride, and related materials under Cree LED brand; and surface mount devices under the Cree LED XLamp and J Series brands. It sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers, enterprise, government and other end customers through direct sales force, e-commerce, customer service representatives, on-site field application engineers, independent sales representatives, distributors, integrators, and resellers. The company was formerly known as SMART Global Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Penguin Solutions, Inc. in October 2024. Penguin Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1988 and is based in Milpitas, California.
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