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RFIL 
RF Industries Ltd (RFIL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/22/2025: RFIL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $9.25
1 Year Target Price $9.25
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 1.22% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/22/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 85.45M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.96 | 52 Weeks Range 3.39 - 9.56 | Updated Date 10/21/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.39 - 9.56 | Updated Date 10/21/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.03 |
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 -0.44% | Operating Margin (TTM) 3.64% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.19% | Return on Equity (TTM) -0.98% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 110488320 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.12 |
Enterprise Value 110488320 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.12 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.45 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 31.95 | Shares Outstanding 10667447 | Shares Floating 7923566 |
Shares Outstanding 10667447 | Shares Floating 7923566 | ||
Percent Insiders 23.92 | Percent Institutions 24.46 |
Upturn AI SWOT
RF Industries Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
RF Industries, Ltd. was founded in 1979. It has evolved from a manufacturer of RF connectors to a supplier of connectivity solutions, focusing on RF and microwave components and cable assemblies.
Core Business Areas
- RF Connectors and Cables: Design, manufacture, and market of radio frequency connectors and cable assemblies used in wireless infrastructure, data communications, and industrial applications.
- Custom Interconnect Solutions: Provides custom engineered interconnect solutions for specific customer requirements in various industries.
Leadership and Structure
Robert Dawson is the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments focused on sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- RF Connectors: A broad range of RF connectors including coaxial connectors, adapters, and terminations. Market share information is not publicly available at a granular product level. Competitors include Amphenol, Molex, and TE Connectivity.
- Cable Assemblies: Custom and standard cable assemblies for various applications. Market share is fragmented. Competitors include Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, Gore, and Amphenol.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industry is driven by demand for increased bandwidth, wireless communication, and connectivity solutions, including 5G infrastructure. It's a competitive market with diverse applications.
Positioning
RF Industries positions itself as a provider of connectivity solutions, focusing on specialized and custom applications. Their advantage lies in their ability to provide custom engineered solutions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for RF interconnect solutions is estimated to be in the billions of dollars globally. RF Industries, with its smaller size, occupies a niche segment with a smaller fraction of the overall TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Custom Engineering Capabilities
- Strong Customer Relationships
- Focus on Niche Markets
- Agile and Responsive
Weaknesses
- Limited Scale Compared to Major Competitors
- Dependence on Specific Industries
- Lower Brand Recognition
- Vulnerable to economic downturns affecting capital expenditure
Opportunities
- Expansion into New Geographies
- Increased Demand from 5G and IoT
- Acquisition of Complementary Businesses
- Development of Innovative Solutions
Threats
- Intense Competition
- Technological Changes
- Economic Downturns
- Supply Chain Disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Amphenol (APH)
- Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CSL)
- TE Connectivity (TEL)
Competitive Landscape
RF Industries competes with larger companies by focusing on custom solutions and niche markets. Its advantages include agility and responsiveness, while disadvantages include limited scale and brand recognition.
Major Acquisitions
Compucon Distributors
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 16.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded RF Industries' distribution network and product offerings.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is not available here.
Future Projections: Future projections for RF Industries' growth are available from analyst estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include acquisitions and product development efforts.
Summary
RF Industries is a smaller player in a competitive market focusing on custom interconnect solutions. Its strength lies in its engineering capabilities and niche market focus, but it faces challenges due to its limited scale and competition from larger players. Recent acquisitions have helped to expand its offerings and market reach, but the company needs to continue to innovate and adapt to changing market conditions. RF industries needs to look out for economic downturns.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise. Financial metrics are to be added.
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 RF Industries Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters San Diego, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-05-28 | CEO & Director Mr. Robert D. Dawson | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Electrical Equipment & Parts | Full time employees 302 | Website https://rfindustries.com |
Full time employees 302 | Website https://rfindustries.com | ||
RF Industries, Ltd. designs, manufactures, and markets interconnect products and systems in the United States, Canada, Italy, China, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, RF Connector and Cable Assembly, and Custom Cabling Manufacturing and Assembly. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes various coaxial connectors and cable assemblies that are integrated with coaxial connectors; custom copper and fiber cable assemblies, complex hybrid fiber optic and power solution cables, adapters, and electromechanical wiring harnesses for communication, computer, LAN, automotive, and medical equipment; energy-efficient cooling systems for wireless base stations and remote equipment shelters; and custom-designed pole-ready 5G small cell integrated enclosures. It designs and manufactures cable assemblies and wiring harnesses for blue chip industrial, oilfield, instrumentation, medical, and military customers; connectivity solutions to telecommunications and data communications distributors; thermal control systems, integrated shrouds, and enclosures; and radio frequency and microwave distribution system products, such as dividers, directional couplers, and filters for signal distribution and deployment of in-building distributed antenna systems, wireless base stations, and small cell networks. The company sells its products through warehousing distributors and in-house marketing and sales team. It serves telecommunications carriers and equipment manufacturers, wireless and network infrastructure carriers, and original equipment manufacturers. The company was formerly known as Celltronics, Inc. and changed its name RF Industries, Ltd. in November 1990. The company was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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