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Pixelworks Inc (PXLW)
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12/04/2025: PXLW (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
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $12.5
1 Year Target Price $12.5
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -59.46% | Avg. Invested days 22 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 43.43M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 1.58 | 52 Weeks Range 4.67 - 15.42 | Updated Date 12/5/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.67 - 15.42 | Updated Date 12/5/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -4.65 |
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 2025-11-11 | When After Market | Estimate -0.82 | Actual -0.69 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -73.07% | Operating Margin (TTM) -64.1% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -27.01% | Return on Equity (TTM) -70.35% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 32365395 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.31 |
Enterprise Value 32365395 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.31 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.97 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.86 | Shares Outstanding 6293545 | Shares Floating 5565885 |
Shares Outstanding 6293545 | Shares Floating 5565885 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.18 | Percent Institutions 13.49 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Pixelworks Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Pixelworks, Inc. was founded in 1997. The company is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing video and display processing solutions. It has evolved from focusing on PC graphics to high-end video and image processing for mobile, home entertainment, and professional applications.
Core Business Areas
- Mobile: Pixelworks' mobile solutions focus on visual processing for smartphones and tablets, enhancing display quality and power efficiency.
- Home Entertainment: This segment includes solutions for projectors, TVs, and other home entertainment devices, aiming to improve image quality, color accuracy, and overall viewing experience.
- Professional Solutions: Pixelworks offers video delivery solutions for commercial applications such as digital cinemas, enterprise collaboration and streaming platforms.
Leadership and Structure
The current CEO is Todd DeBonis. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for engineering, sales, marketing, finance, and operations. The board of directors provides oversight and strategic guidance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Iris Engine: Pixelworks' Iris engine enhances display quality on mobile devices. Competitors include Qualcomm (Adreno GPU), MediaTek (HyperEngine), and other display enhancement IP vendors. Market share data not publicly available, but is important to high-end android devices.
- X7 Pro Visual Processor: Pixelworks' video delivery solutions for commercial applications like digital cinemas, enterprise collaboration and streaming platforms.. Competitors include Texas Instruments (DLP technology), Christie Digital, and Barco. Market share data not publicly available. Revenue is based on market acceptance.
- TrueCut Motion: TrueCut Motion is a software product that addresses judder, resulting in smoother video playback. Competitors include motion smoothing features built into TVs by manufacturers like Samsung, LG, and Sony. Market share data not publicly available. The technology is software and can be licensed by the manufacturers.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The video and display processing market is driven by increasing demand for higher resolution, better color accuracy, and improved power efficiency in various devices. Trends include the adoption of OLED displays, HDR technology, and AI-powered image processing.
Positioning
Pixelworks is positioned as a provider of high-performance video and display processing solutions, focusing on delivering superior image quality and visual experiences. Its competitive advantage lies in its proprietary algorithms and expertise in video processing.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for visual processing solutions is estimated to be several billion dollars annually. Pixelworks is positioned to capture a share of this market by targeting specific segments such as mobile, home entertainment, and professional display applications.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary video processing technology
- Expertise in display calibration and color management
- Strong relationships with display panel manufacturers
- Focus on high-performance and low-power solutions
Weaknesses
- Small market capitalization
- Limited financial resources compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on a few key customers
- Susceptible to fluctuations in the display market
Opportunities
- Growing demand for HDR and OLED displays
- Expansion into new markets such as automotive displays
- Partnerships with mobile device manufacturers
- Increased adoption of video streaming services
Threats
- Competition from larger semiconductor companies
- Rapid technological advancements
- Economic downturns affecting consumer spending
- Potential loss of key customers
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- QCOM
- MTK
- TXN
Competitive Landscape
Pixelworks competes with larger companies in the display processing market. Its strengths lie in its specialized technology, while its weaknesses include its smaller size and limited resources. To compete effectively, Pixelworks focuses on niche markets and partnerships.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth should be based on historical financial information.
Future Projections: Future projections should be based on analyst estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Pixelworks has been focusing on securing design wins in the mobile and home entertainment markets. The company is focused on its TrueCut Motion software offering and growing market share.
Summary
Pixelworks is a small-cap company with specialized video processing technology. They are actively pursuing design wins and partnerships to grow market share, particularly in the mobile and home entertainment sectors. The company faces intense competition and needs to strategically manage its resources to succeed. Securing larger contracts and continued innovation will be critical for Pixelworks' long-term growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may not be precise. Financial data should be verified with official company filings.
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About Pixelworks Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Portland, OR, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2000-05-19 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Todd A. DeBonis | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductors | Full time employees 196 | Website https://www.pixelworks.com |
Full time employees 196 | Website https://www.pixelworks.com | ||
Pixelworks, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and markets semiconductor and software solutions for mobile, home and enterprise, over-the-air, and cinema markets in the United States, Japan, China, and Taiwan. The company offers image processor integrated circuits, such as embedded microprocessors, digital signal processing technology, and software that control the operations and signal processing within high-end display systems; visual processor integrated circuits that works with a mobile application processor; and transcoder integrated circuits which includes software that control the operations and signal processing for converting multiple bitrates, resolutions and codecs to provide bandwidth efficient video transmissions based on industry standard protocols. It also provides software and platform licensing products comprising Pixelworks Pro Software, a software that enables development and customize mobile products by use of various features, such as absolute color accuracy, HDR tone mapping, SDR-to-HDR conversion, and others; and TrueCut Motion Platform, content creation tool which provides the ability to dial in a motion look on a shot-by-shot basis. In addition, the company provides engineering services, such as motion grading, certification. Further, the company distributes its products to integrators, branded manufacturers, and branded suppliers. Pixelworks, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Portland, Oregon.
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