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Smith Micro Software Inc (SMSI)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: SMSI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $4.5
1 Year Target Price $4.5
2 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -70.34% | Avg. Invested days 13 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 14.68M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 0.72 | 52 Weeks Range 0.52 - 1.95 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.52 - 1.95 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.23 |
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 2025-08-06 | When - | Estimate 0.07 | Actual -0.78 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -166.15% | Operating Margin (TTM) -117.38% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -32.34% | Return on Equity (TTM) -94.93% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 7 | Enterprise Value 15338446 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.79 |
Enterprise Value 15338446 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.79 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.82 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 52.82 | Shares Outstanding 20994900 | Shares Floating 16085886 |
Shares Outstanding 20994900 | Shares Floating 16085886 | ||
Percent Insiders 20.14 | Percent Institutions 8.46 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Smith Micro Software Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Smith Micro Software, Inc. was founded in 1982. Initially focused on connectivity and communication software, it has evolved into a developer and marketer of software solutions for wireless and mobility markets.
Core Business Areas
- Connectivity Solutions: Provides solutions that improve device connectivity and enable secure data transfer.
- Family Safety Solutions: Offers applications for parental control and location tracking.
- Graphics Solutions: Provides graphics applications, including animation and content creation tools
Leadership and Structure
William W. Smith Jr. serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments focusing on engineering, sales, marketing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- SafePath: A family safety platform that provides location services, parental controls, and driver safety features. Competitors include Life360 (Private), Bark (Private) and Qustodio (Private). Market share information not publicly available.
- CommSuite: A visual voicemail and messaging platform for mobile network operators. Competitors include Nuance Communications (MSFT). Market share information not publicly available.
- Poser: A 3D character animation software for artists and animators. Competitors include Autodesk Maya (ADSK), Adobe Character Animator (ADBE) and Blender (Free). Market share information not publicly available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The mobility and wireless software industry is characterized by increasing demand for connectivity solutions, family safety applications, and graphics tools. The industry is highly competitive, with established players and emerging startups.
Positioning
Smith Micro is positioned as a provider of value-added software solutions within the mobility and graphics markets, targeting specific niches such as family safety and 3D content creation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The estimated TAM varies significantly based on specific segments. Family Safety solutions are in high demand, while 3D animation has a smaller TAM but high barrier to entry. Exact figures are hard to find.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established relationships with mobile network operators.
- Diverse product portfolio.
- Experienced leadership team.
- Proprietary technology in key product areas.
Weaknesses
- Limited financial resources compared to larger competitors.
- Dependence on mobile network operator partnerships.
- Smaller scale marketing efforts compared to larger competitors.
- Fluctuations in revenue based on contract renewals and new agreements.
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets.
- Development of new products and services.
- Strategic acquisitions to broaden product offerings.
- Partnerships with other technology companies.
Threats
- Intense competition from larger companies.
- Rapid technological changes.
- Economic downturns affecting consumer spending.
- Changes in regulations affecting mobility services.
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ADSK
- ADBE
- MSFT
Competitive Landscape
Smith Micro faces intense competition, competing with much larger firms for its respective products and services. Its smaller size makes it nimbler but also vulnerable. It competes with larger firms such as Autodesk (ADSK) and Adobe (ADBE) who have far more resources.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Cannot fully determine historical growth trajectory.
Future Projections: Specific future projections are not available without an analyst report.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include product updates, partnerships and marketing campaigns. Focus on growth by strategic acquisition.
Summary
Smith Micro Software is a niche player in the mobility and graphics software markets. They have some well known products but they face intense competition. With limited resources, they compete with larger firms. Smith Micro needs to look out for innovation and strategic acquisition.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Smith Micro Software Inc. Company Website
- Publicly available financial information
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on limited publicly available information. The market share estimates are approximate and may not be precise. It is not financial advice.
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.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Smith Micro Software Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Pittsburgh, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-09-18 | Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board, President & CEO Mr. William W. Smith Jr. | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 164 | Website https://www.smithmicro.com |
Full time employees 164 | Website https://www.smithmicro.com |
Smith Micro Software, Inc. develops and sells software solutions to simplify and enhance the mobile experience to wireless and cable service providers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers SafePath OS, SafePath Kids, SafePath Family, SafePath Global, SafePath IoT, SafePath Home, and SafePath Premium product suite, which provides tools to protect digital lifestyles and manage connected devices inside and outside the home; and CommSuite, a messaging platform that helps mobile service provides deliver a next-generation voicemail experience to mobile subscribers, as well as enables multi-language voice-to-text (VTT) transcription messaging. It also offers ViewSpot, a retail display management platform that provides on-screen and interactive demos to wireless carriers and other smartphone retailers; and technical support and customer services through online knowledge base, email, and live chat. Smith Micro Software, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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