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Silicon Motion Technology(SIMO)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SIMO
09/25/2026: SIMO (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Silicon Motion Technology is a key designer and marketer of NAND flash controllers, serving as a critical component supplier for the storage industry. The company has a leading position in the merchant controller market, benefiting from structural growth in high-performance SSD adoption. While it offers investors exposure to the growing demand for storage in data centers and consumer devices, the company faces significant risks from cyclical industry downturns and competition from vertically integrated NAND manufacturers. Silicon Motion is best suited for investors who understand semiconductor volatility and can tolerate price swings. Key developments to monitor include NAND pricing trends and adoption rates of next-generation storage standards.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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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 | The company offers growth potential tied to memory technology trends but is subject to cyclical industry volatility. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Momentum investors may find opportunities during strong cyclical upturns in the semiconductor storage sector. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is often linked to the peak or trough of the semiconductor cycle, requiring careful timing. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The consistent dividend payout makes it an attractive consideration for investors seeking income in the technology sector. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High sensitivity to cyclical economic and industry trends results in significant stock price volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is susceptible to large price swings driven by semiconductor industry demand cycles. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market sentiment during cycle peaks can lead to premium valuations that may not be sustainable. |
| Competition risk (NAND Controller competition) | High | Competition from large, vertically integrated NAND manufacturers poses a structural threat to margins. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the technology is specialized and essential, the business model is inherently tied to commodity memory price cycles. |
| Dividend income | Medium | While dividends are paid, they are not immune to adjustments if cash flows fluctuate during industry downturns. |
| Execution risk | Medium | The company must consistently meet the aggressive R&D roadmap required to support new NAND flash iterations. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 268.55% | Avg. Invested days 56 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.37B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 32.5 | 1Y Target Price 369.7 |
Price to earnings Ratio 32.5 | 1Y Target Price 369.7 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 829.1K shares | Beta 1.7 | 52 Weeks Range 79.13 - 354.28 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 79.13 - 354.28 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.73% | Basic EPS (TTM) 8.5 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Client SSD Controllers | Revenue from sales of controllers used in personal computer and laptop storage drives. | The primary revenue engine for the company, sensitive to consumer PC market demand. |
| Enterprise & Industrial Controllers | Controllers for high-performance servers, data centers, and specialized industrial storage. | A key growth area as data centers require more reliable and faster storage. |
| Mobile & Embedded | Controllers for smartphones and portable electronics. | Steady revenue source driven by global smartphone adoption and storage capacity upgrades. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
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Valuation
Trailing PE 32.5 | Forward PE 19.57 | Enterprise Value 9.36B | Price to Sales(TTM) 7.13 |
Enterprise Value 9.36B | Price to Sales(TTM) 7.13 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.13 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 27.36 | Shares Outstanding 33.91M | Shares Floating 32.28M |
Shares Outstanding 33.91M | Shares Floating 32.28M | ||
Percent Insiders 3.47 | Percent Institutions 75.66 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
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)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 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)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
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 Silicon Motion Technology
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-06-30 | Founder, President, CEO, MD & Director Mr. Chia-Chang Kou | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductors | Full time employees 2009 | Website https://www.siliconmotion.com |
Full time employees 2009 | Website https://www.siliconmotion.com | ||
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, and markets NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices and related devices in China, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, the United States, and internationally. It 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. The company markets its controllers under the SMI brand; and single-chip SSDs under the FerriSSD, Ferri-eMMC, and Ferri-UFS brands. It 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.
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