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Super Micro Computer Inc(SMCI)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$27.08
11/05/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SMCI

11/05/2026: SMCI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Super Micro Computer Inc is a prominent designer and manufacturer of high-performance server and storage systems optimized for AI and cloud computing. The company has achieved significant growth by being a first-to-market provider of specialized hardware, frequently working closely with major chip suppliers. Its main investment appeal lies in the continued demand for AI infrastructure, though this is balanced by risks including high revenue concentration, competitive pressure from larger OEMs, and recent operational and governance challenges. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate significant price volatility, as they should monitor upcoming financial stability updates and broader AI capital expenditure trends.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company is positioned in the high-growth sector of AI infrastructure.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often exhibits high volatility and strong trends aligned with broader AI market sentiment.
Value investorMixed fitValuation metrics are often impacted by growth expectations and rapid changes in sentiment.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and operational risks make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock frequently experiences large price swings driven by sector sentiment and company-specific news.
Valuation riskMedium / highHigh growth expectations can lead to significant valuation compression if earnings targets are missed.
Competition risk (AI infrastructure)HighCompetition from larger, better-capitalized incumbents could impact market share and margins.
Business qualityMediumHardware margins are inherently lower than software-based models and susceptible to component cost fluctuations.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors seeking regular income will not find this stock suitable.
Execution riskMedium / highRapid scaling and complex supply chain management pose operational challenges.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -27.01%
Avg. Invested days 25
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SMCI receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SMCI has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+112.7%) and strong revenue growth (+77.8%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -17.8%), soft profitability (net margin 5.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SMCI's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 68.7%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is SMCI's strongest growth driver at +112.7% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+77.8%, strong) is also strong, while free-cash-flow growth (-555.0%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 69.4% and approximately 84.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 12.66% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.26%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 5.53%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.00%
Jane Street Group LLC 4.38%
State Street Corp 3.75%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SMCI generates approximately $108 of gross profit, $71 of operating income, and $-178 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 19.95%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SMCI has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 19.45B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 6.24
1Y Target Price 43.27
Price to earnings Ratio 6.24
1Y Target Price 43.27
Volume (30-day avg) 38.8M shares
Beta 2.18
52 Weeks Range 19.48 - 51.40
Updated Date 11/05/2026
52 Weeks Range 19.48 - 51.40
Updated Date 11/05/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.74

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Server and Storage SystemsRack-level systems for AI, cloud, and enterprise data centers.The primary way the company generates revenue is by selling complete, high-performance computing hardware.

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 2026-11-03
When After Market
Estimate 1.04
Actual 1.7

Profitability

Profit Margin 5.71%
Operating Margin (TTM) 13.38%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.88%
Return on Equity (TTM) 21.47%

Valuation

Trailing PE 6.24
Forward PE 7.69
Enterprise Value 26.09B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.5
Enterprise Value 26.09B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.5
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.67
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.49
Shares Outstanding 656.97M
Shares Floating 557.72M
Shares Outstanding 656.97M
Shares Floating 557.72M
Percent Insiders 12.66
Percent Institutions 69.42

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon 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)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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