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Richardson Electronics Ltd(RELL)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RELL
10/01/2026: RELL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Richardson Electronics Ltd is a niche provider of engineered electronic components and specialized display systems for industrial, medical, and green energy applications. The company’s core strengths include deep technical expertise in legacy power technologies and an evolving focus on high-growth energy storage. Its primary investment story revolves around scaling ultracapacitor manufacturing for renewable energy projects, balanced against the cyclicality of its industrial and medical segments. Key risks include intense competition from low-cost manufacturers and potential technological obsolescence of legacy products. The stock may best suit value-oriented investors who can look past cyclical performance, with investors encouraged to monitor the successful commercialization of new green energy initiatives.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth depends on the successful mass adoption of its green energy storage products. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock often experiences low liquidity and extended periods of price consolidation. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company often trades at reasonable multiples relative to its niche asset base. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | Dividends are paid, but capital appreciation is the primary intended driver of returns. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Cyclicality in end markets and volatility in niche product demand introduce significant risk. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock's relatively small market cap and niche focus can lead to sharp price swings. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Valuation is often tied to speculative growth expectations for new green energy products. |
| Competition risk (niche electronic component peers) | Medium | New entrants or substitute technologies could erode the company's specialized market share. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business model is transitioning from distribution to higher-margin manufacturing, which involves execution risks. |
| Dividend income | Low | Dividend payouts are conservative and not the primary focus of the investment thesis. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Scaling new green energy solutions requires successful manufacturing and market adoption. |
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 2.88% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/01/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 263.54M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 41.23 | 1Y Target Price 20.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 41.23 | 1Y Target Price 20.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 128.3K shares | Beta 1.24 | 52 Weeks Range 9.25 - 23.08 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 9.25 - 23.08 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.39% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.43 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Power and Microwave Technologies | Vacuum tubes, microwave components, and specialized power systems for radar and broadcast. | This is the steady, traditional core of the business that relies on replacing older industrial hardware. |
| Green Energy Solutions | Ultracapacitor-based energy storage systems for wind turbines and industrial power applications. | This is the high-growth potential segment focused on renewable energy integration. |
| Canvys | Custom display and visualization hardware for medical and corporate environments. | This provides stable, project-based revenue by catering to specialized needs in medical facilities. |
| Geography | Global distribution and sales presence, with significant operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. | The company relies on international supply chains and diverse customer bases to drive revenue. |
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 2026-10-05 | When After Market | Estimate 0.09 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.79% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.57% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.77% | Return on Equity (TTM) 3.99% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 41.23 | Forward PE 44.44 | Enterprise Value 226.76M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.15 |
Enterprise Value 226.76M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.15 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.99 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 24.07 | Shares Outstanding 12.83M | Shares Floating 12.01M |
Shares Outstanding 12.83M | Shares Floating 12.01M | ||
Percent Insiders 3.4 | Percent Institutions 78.25 |
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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)
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📈 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)
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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 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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