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Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO)

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$75.17
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Profit since last BUY40.4%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: SIMO (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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9 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $79

1 Year Target Price $79

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$79Target price
Low$36.86
Current$75.17
high$81.93

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 19.39%
Avg. Invested days 35
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.57B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 27.86
1Y Target Price 79
Price to earnings Ratio 27.86
1Y Target Price 79
Volume (30-day avg) 9
Beta 0.78
52 Weeks Range 36.86 - 81.93
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 36.86 - 81.93
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 2.64%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.72

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin 12.06%
Operating Margin (TTM) 5.87%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.34%
Return on Equity (TTM) 12.34%

Valuation

Trailing PE 27.86
Forward PE 22.78
Enterprise Value 2301742512
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.3
Enterprise Value 2301742512
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.3
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.95
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.24
Shares Outstanding 33983700
Shares Floating 130311570
Shares Outstanding 33983700
Shares Floating 130311570
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 83.5

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 79
Buy 4
Strong Buy 4
Buy 4
Strong Buy 4
Hold 1
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Silicon Motion Technology

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation was founded in 1995. Initially focused on PC graphics, it evolved into a leading provider of NAND flash controllers for SSDs and other storage devices. It's headquartered in Taiwan and listed on the NASDAQ.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • NAND Flash Controllers: Designs, develops, and markets NAND flash controllers for various applications, including SSDs (client, enterprise, and embedded), eMMC, UFS, and memory cards.
  • SSD Solutions: Offers complete SSD solutions for embedded applications, providing both controllers and NAND flash memory.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Wallace Kou serves as the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for engineering, sales, marketing, finance, and operations.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Client SSD Controllers: Controllers used in consumer SSDs for PCs and laptops. Silicon Motion is a market leader in this segment, estimated market share of ~35%. Competitors include Marvell, Phison, and Realtek.
  • Enterprise SSD Controllers: Controllers used in enterprise-grade SSDs for servers and data centers. Has less market share in the enterprise market than in the client SSD market. Competitors include Marvell, Microchip, and Broadcom.
  • eMMC/UFS Controllers: Controllers used in embedded storage for smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. Competitors include Samsung, Qualcomm, and MediaTek.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The NAND flash memory controller market is driven by the increasing demand for SSDs and embedded storage solutions. Growth is fueled by data center expansion, the adoption of NVMe SSDs, and the increasing storage capacity of mobile devices.

Positioning

Silicon Motion is a leading independent supplier of NAND flash controllers, known for its high-performance and cost-effective solutions. They are positioned to benefit from the ongoing growth in the SSD market.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for NAND flash controllers is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. Silicon Motion is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market, particularly in the client SSD segment. TAM is estimated at $7-8 billion.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Market leadership in client SSD controllers
  • Strong relationships with NAND flash manufacturers
  • Extensive portfolio of controller solutions
  • Proven track record of innovation

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on the NAND flash market
  • Exposure to cyclical demand patterns
  • Relatively smaller presence in the enterprise SSD market compared to competitors
  • High dependency on foundry partners

Opportunities

  • Growth in the enterprise SSD market
  • Adoption of PCIe Gen5 and Gen6 SSDs
  • Expansion into new applications, such as automotive and industrial
  • Increasing demand for high-capacity storage

Threats

  • Competition from integrated NAND flash manufacturers
  • Price erosion in the NAND flash market
  • Geopolitical risks
  • Economic slowdown

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • MRVL
  • WDC
  • MU

Competitive Landscape

Silicon Motion's advantage lies in its independent controller design and its focus on high-performance, cost-effective solutions. However, it faces competition from integrated NAND flash manufacturers that can offer bundled solutions. MRVL has good enterprise solutions while SIMO has good client SSD solutions. MU is a NAND manufacturer.

Major Acquisitions

Shannon Systems

  • Year: 2015
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 140
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquisition to enhance its enterprise SSD controller capabilities.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Silicon Motion has experienced strong growth in the past, driven by the increasing adoption of SSDs and its market leadership in client SSD controllers.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on the successful integration with MaxLinear, the recovery of market conditions and continued innovation in NAND flash controller technology. Analyst estimates are unavailable at this time.

Recent Initiatives: Awaiting for integration with MaxLinear. Before the deal, the company were developing next-generation controllers and expanding its presence in the enterprise SSD market.

Summary

Silicon Motion is a key player in the NAND flash controller market, particularly in the client SSD segment. Its strength lies in its technology and market position, but it faces threats from larger, integrated companies and market fluctuations. The pending acquisition by MaxLinear introduces both opportunities and uncertainties. The company needs to leverage its strengths to navigate market challenges and capture new growth opportunities, while also navigating the MaxLinear acquisition.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Website
  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Estimates
  • SEC Filings
  • Market Research Reports

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data and analyst estimates are subject to change. This analysis is based on currently available information and may not be exhaustive.

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About Silicon Motion Technology

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2005-06-30
Founder, President, CEO, MD & Director Mr. Chia-Chang Kou
Sector Technology
Industry Semiconductors
Full time employees 1819
Full time employees 1819

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, and markets NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices and related devices in Taiwan, the United States, Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and internationally. The company offers controllers for computing-grade solid state drives (SSDs), which are used in PCs and other client devices; enterprise-grade SSDs used in enterprise and hyperscale data centers; eMMC and UFS mobile embedded storage for use in smartphones and IoT devices; flash memory cards and flash drives for use in expandable storage; and specialized SSDs that are used in industrial, commercial, and automotive applications. It markets its controllers under the SMI brand; and single-chip SSDs under the FerriSSD, Ferri-eMMC, and Ferri-UFS brands. The company markets and sells its products through direct sales personnel and independent electronics distributors to NAND flash makers, module makers, hyperscalers, and OEMs. Silicon Motion Technology Corporation was founded in 1995 and is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.