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Richardson Electronics Ltd(RELL)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RELL
09/17/2026: RELL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Richardson Electronics Ltd is a specialized firm that provides engineered electronic solutions, including power grid tubes, microwave components, and custom displays for healthcare and industrial sectors. The company is known for its strong aftermarket position and successful pivot toward high-growth areas like renewable energy storage via its ultracapacitor products. While the firm benefits from deep relationships with professional OEMs, it remains exposed to cyclical fluctuations in the semiconductor and wind energy markets. Risks include technological obsolescence in core tube products and the execution challenges of scaling new technologies. The stock may suit value-oriented investors seeking dividend income who are comfortable with the inherent volatility of cyclical industrial technology markets.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is contingent on the adoption of specific technologies like ultracapacitors rather than broad market trends. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Stock performance often fluctuates based on cyclical industrial cycles rather than consistent, rapid price momentum. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company often trades at valuations that reflect its tangible asset base and niche market stability. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | Regular dividend payments provide income stability for investors comfortable with cyclical industrial exposure. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While the balance sheet is strong, cyclical demand can lead to significant share price volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock can experience rapid price swings driven by cyclical industrial demand and investor sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | While generally reasonable, valuations are sensitive to the company's ability to maintain margins in its proprietary segments. |
| Competition risk (niche technology) | Medium | Smaller competitors or technological shifts could erode the company's advantage in specialized power components. |
| Business quality | Medium | The transition to higher-margin products is ongoing and success depends on execution in specialized markets. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividend sustainability depends on the company's ability to generate steady free cash flow during cyclical downturns. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Success relies heavily on the effective R&D and commercialization of new power and storage technologies. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Highly Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 9.49% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 247.94M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 37.07 | 1Y Target Price 20.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 37.07 | 1Y Target Price 20.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 170.6K shares | Beta 1.24 | 52 Weeks Range 9.25 - 23.08 | Updated Date 09/17/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 9.25 - 23.08 | Updated Date 09/17/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.46% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.45 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Power and Microwave Technologies (PMT) | Power grid tubes, microwave components, and RF power conversion modules. | This is the company's core manufacturing engine, serving stable but mature industrial and medical markets. |
| Green Energy Solutions (GES) | Ultracapacitor modules primarily for wind turbines. | This represents the growth-oriented segment tied to renewable energy infrastructure and industrial energy storage. |
| Canvys | Specialized medical and industrial monitors. | A stable business providing customized hardware for professional high-requirement environments. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Revenue by Geography
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Valuation
Trailing PE 37.07 | Forward PE 42.19 | Enterprise Value 214.72M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.08 |
Enterprise Value 214.72M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.08 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.94 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.8 | Shares Outstanding 12.83M | Shares Floating 12.01M |
Shares Outstanding 12.83M | Shares Floating 12.01M | ||
Percent Insiders 3.4 | Percent Institutions 78.24 |
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Financial Metrics
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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
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📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
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Total Assets (Asset Base)
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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
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About Richardson Electronics Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters LaFox, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Edward J. Richardson | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Electronic Components | Full time employees 392 | Website https://www.rell.com |
Full time employees 392 | Website https://www.rell.com | ||
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. provides engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tube, and related consumables in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. Its Power and Microwave Technologies segment manufactures electron tubes and radio frequency (RF), microwave and power components used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, RF, and wireless and industrial power applications, as well as various applications, including broadcast transmission, CO2 laser cutting, diagnostic imaging, dielectric and induction heating, energy transfer, high voltage switching, plasma, power conversion, radar, and radiation oncology. This segment also provides thyratrons and rectifiers, power tubes, ignitrons, magnetrons, phototubes, microwave generators, ultracapacitor modules, and liquid crystal display monitors under the Amperex, Cetron, and National brands. The Green Energy Solutions segment operates as a designer, manufacturer, technology partner, and distributor of products for green energy applications, such as wind, solar, hydrogen, and electric vehicles; and other power management applications that support green solutions comprising synthetic diamond manufacturing. Its Canvys segment provides custom display solutions consisting of touch screens, protective panels, custom enclosures, all-in-one computers, specialized cabinet finishes and application-specific software packages, and certification. The company serves energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in LaFox, Illinois.
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