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Power Integrations Inc(POWI)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for POWI
10/02/2026: POWI (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Power Integrations is a semiconductor company specializing in high-voltage, energy-efficient power conversion integrated circuits. The company has a leading position in proprietary power-management technology, which is highly valued for its efficiency in consumer and industrial electronics. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the transition toward automotive electrification and the broader adoption of renewable energy technologies. However, investors must consider risks related to its cyclical exposure to consumer electronics, intense competition from large semiconductor firms, and potential valuation sensitivity. The stock may best suit investors seeking a high-quality semiconductor name with a conservative balance sheet and a consistent dividend, while monitoring for growth signals in the automotive sector.
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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers moderate growth driven by secular electrification trends but lacks the rapid scaling of high-growth software or AI firms. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Performance is highly sensitive to semiconductor cycle timing; momentum investors should monitor sector-wide upturns. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company's strong balance sheet and history of high margins often appeal to value investors looking for quality semiconductor exposure. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | Consistent profitability and a conservative payout policy make it a reliable choice for dividend growth investors. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While the balance sheet is excellent, exposure to semiconductor cyclicality introduces volatility that may exceed conservative risk thresholds. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | Semiconductor stocks are inherently cyclical and prone to significant price swings based on inventory cycles. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Premium valuation may contract if growth rates decelerate in the core consumer or industrial segments. |
| Competition risk (Diversified Semi Competition) | Medium / high | Large competitors like Texas Instruments can use their scale to pressure pricing in core markets. |
| Business quality | Strong | High-margin, patent-protected technology and a strong cash position indicate high business quality. |
| Dividend income | Low | Dividends are well-supported by cash flows and are unlikely to face significant near-term risk. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success depends on continuously innovating in GaN and high-voltage power management to stay ahead of competition. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 12.73% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/02/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.88B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 117.05 | 1Y Target Price 77.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 117.05 | 1Y Target Price 77.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 834.2K shares | Beta 1.53 | 52 Weeks Range 30.33 - 90.80 | Updated Date 10/02/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 30.33 - 90.80 | Updated Date 10/02/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.64% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.44 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Electronics | AC/DC converter chips for smartphones, laptops, and home appliances. | The largest revenue driver, but highly susceptible to consumer spending cycles. |
| Industrial and Automotive | Gate drivers for EVs, renewable energy inverters, and industrial motors. | The key long-term growth story driven by electrification and renewable energy. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 117.05 | Forward PE 25 | Enterprise Value 2.61B | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.4 |
Enterprise Value 2.61B | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.4 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.82 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 54.8 | Shares Outstanding 55.87M | Shares Floating 55.01M |
Shares Outstanding 55.87M | Shares Floating 55.01M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.69 | Percent Institutions 113.55 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
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Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Power Integrations Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters San Jose, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-12-12 | President, CEO & Director Dr. Jennifer A. Lloyd Ph.D. | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductors | Full time employees 877 | Website https://www.power.com |
Full time employees 877 | Website https://www.power.com | ||
Power Integrations, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, and other electronic components and circuitry used in high-voltage power conversion. It provides a range of alternating current to direct current power conversion products that address power supply up to approximately 500 watts of output for consumer appliances, utility meters, LCD monitors, tablets, smartphones, computers, TVs, consumer and industrial applications, and LED lightings; and power conversion in high-power applications comprising industrial motors, solar and wind-power systems, electric locomotives, and high-voltage DC transmission systems. The company also offers InnoSwitch IC for electric vehicles; high-voltage gate-driver products used to operate high-voltage switches, such as insulated-gate bipolar transistors and silicon-carbide MOSFETs under the SCALE and SCALE-2 product-family names; and SCALE-iDriver for use in powertrain and charging applications for electric vehicles. In addition, it provides motor-driver ICs for use in refrigerator compressors, ceiling fans, air purifiers, and circulation pumps, as well as pumps and fans used in appliances, such as dishwashers, laundry machines, and boilers. The company serves communications, computer, consumer, and industrial markets. It sells its products to original equipment manufacturers and merchant power supply manufacturers through direct sales staff, as well as a network of independent sales representatives and distributors in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. Power Integrations, Inc. was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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