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Richardson Electronics Ltd (RELL)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: RELL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $9.5
1 Year Target Price $9.5
0 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 43.47% | Avg. Invested days 54 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 139.07M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.97 | 52 Weeks Range 7.52 - 15.33 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.52 - 15.33 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.50% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.15 |
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 -1.14% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.04% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.56% | Return on Equity (TTM) -1.5% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 238.1 | Enterprise Value 103850747 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.68 |
Enterprise Value 103850747 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.68 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.51 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.81 | Shares Outstanding 12361900 | Shares Floating 11946664 |
Shares Outstanding 12361900 | Shares Floating 11946664 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.34 | Percent Institutions 72.98 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 1 | Target Price 9.5 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Richardson Electronics Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Richardson Electronics, founded in 1947, began as a distributor of electronic components. Over time, it evolved to focus on specialized components and engineered solutions for various industries.
Core Business Areas
- Power & Microwave Technologies Group: Provides engineered solutions, including power grid tubes, microwave tubes, magnetrons, solid-state components, and subsystems.
- Canvys: Offers customized display solutions, including monitors, touchscreens, and related services.
- Green Energy Solutions Group: Focuses on solutions for renewable energy, including energy storage and power conversion systems.
Leadership and Structure
Edward J. Richardson serves as Chairman and CEO. The organizational structure includes business unit leaders responsible for specific product lines and market segments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Power Grid Tubes: High-power tubes used in industrial heating, broadcast transmission, and medical applications. Market share data is not publicly available, but competitors include CPI and Thales. Revenue information for this is not specifically broken out but falls within Power & Microwave Technologies group.
- Microwave Components: Magnetrons, klystrons, and other microwave components for radar, communications, and industrial applications. Market share data is not publicly available, but competitors include CPI and Teledyne Technologies.Revenue information for this is not specifically broken out but falls within Power & Microwave Technologies group.
- Customized Display Solutions (Canvys): Displays tailored for medical imaging, industrial automation, and other specialized applications. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include Advantech and Siemens. Revenue information for this is not specifically broken out but falls within Canvys group.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The electronics components industry is driven by technological advancements and demand from various sectors, including industrial, medical, and renewable energy. The market is competitive and sensitive to economic cycles.
Positioning
Richardson Electronics focuses on niche markets with specialized components and engineered solutions, aiming for higher margins and differentiation. Competitive advantages include technical expertise and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM is estimated to be in the billions of dollars across its served segments. Richardson Electronics is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its specialized product offerings and strong customer relationships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized product portfolio
- Strong technical expertise
- Established customer relationships
- Global distribution network
Weaknesses
- Relatively small market capitalization
- Dependence on specific industries
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Limited brand recognition compared to larger competitors
Opportunities
- Growth in renewable energy sector
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new products and solutions
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
Threats
- Technological obsolescence
- Competition from larger players
- Economic downturns
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CPI (CPI)
- Teledyne Technologies (TDY)
- HEICO (HEI)
Competitive Landscape
Richardson competes in specialized markets with larger, more diversified competitors. It differentiates through technical expertise and customer service.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Richardson Electronics' growth has been dependent on market conditions in the industries it serves.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on analyst estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Highlight recent strategic initiatives undertaken by Richardson Electronics Ltd.
Summary
Richardson Electronics is a niche player in the electronics components industry, focused on specialized products and solutions. The company's strengths lie in its technical expertise and customer relationships. Its smaller size and dependence on specific industries represent weaknesses. Growth opportunities exist in renewable energy and new markets, but threats include technological obsolescence and competition.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Richardson Electronics Investor Relations
- Company 10K reports
- Industry reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change over time.
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 Richardson Electronics Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters 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 407 | Website https://www.rell.com |
Full time employees 407 | Website https://www.rell.com |
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. engages in the provision of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tube, and related consumables worldwide. The 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 offers design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics and aftermarket, and technical service and repair services for various applications, such as wind, solar, hydrogen, and electric vehicles; and other power management applications that support green solutions including synthetic diamond manufacturing. The Canvys segment provides custom display solutions, which includes touch screens, protective panels, custom enclosures, All-In-One computers, specialized cabinet finishes and application specific software packages, and certification services. The Healthcare segment provides diagnostic imaging replacement parts for CT and MRI systems, replacement CT and MRI tubes, CT service training, MRI and RF amplifiers, hydrogen thyratrons, klystrons, magnetrons, flat panel detector upgrades, pre-owned CT systems, and additional replacement solutions. It 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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