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Sequans Communications SA (SQNS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: SQNS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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 $7.5
1 Year Target Price $7.5
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -44.52% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 32.50M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 0.58 | 1Y Target Price 7.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 0.58 | 1Y Target Price 7.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.48 | 52 Weeks Range 0.95 - 4.28 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.95 - 4.28 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.19 |
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 159.82% | Operating Margin (TTM) -84.73% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -14.96% | Return on Equity (TTM) 38.22% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 0.58 | Forward PE 22.52 | Enterprise Value -2452426 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.84 |
Enterprise Value -2452426 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.84 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.33 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.09 | Shares Outstanding 25387500 | Shares Floating 109003890 |
Shares Outstanding 25387500 | Shares Floating 109003890 | ||
Percent Insiders 5.9 | Percent Institutions 65.38 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 1 | Target Price 7.5 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy - |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sequans Communications SA
Company Overview
History and Background
Sequans Communications SA, founded in 2003, is a fabless designer, developer and supplier of 5G and 4G chips and modules for massive IoT and broadband devices. Initially focused on 4G LTE, it has expanded into 5G and IoT technologies.
Core Business Areas
- 5G/4G Chips and Modules: Development and sales of semiconductor solutions for wireless communications. Primary focus is on chips and modules supporting 5G NR and 4G LTE Cat 1/Cat M/NB-IoT technologies.
- IoT Solutions: Provides solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, including modules and connectivity services to support smart city, industrial, and consumer applications.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by Georges Karam, Chairman and CEO. The organizational structure is typical of a fabless semiconductor company, with teams dedicated to R&D, sales, marketing, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Monarch Family: A Cat M1/NB-IoT platform for IoT applications. Competitors include Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Nordic Semiconductor. It's difficult to pin down exact market share numbers, but Sequans is considered a key player in this segment, revenue estimates for this product are unavailable.
- Calliope Family: 4G LTE Cat 1 chipset platform for IoT. Competitors include Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Altair Semiconductor. It's difficult to pin down exact market share numbers, but Sequans is considered a key player in this segment, revenue estimates for this product are unavailable.
- 5G Taurus: 5G NR platform for IoT applications. Competitors include Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Samsung. It's difficult to pin down exact market share numbers, but Sequans is considered a key player in this segment, revenue estimates for this product are unavailable.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The cellular IoT market is experiencing significant growth, driven by demand for connected devices across various industries. The 5G IoT segment is also emerging with increasing adoption.
Positioning
Sequans is positioned as a key player in the cellular IoT market, particularly focusing on low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technologies. They offer competitive advantages in terms of power efficiency and integration.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market (TAM) for cellular IoT is projected to reach billions of dollars in the coming years. Sequans is positioned to capture a significant share, focusing on LPWAN and 5G NR for IoT applications. It is hard to pin point to an exact number.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong expertise in cellular IoT technologies
- Competitive low-power solutions
- Strategic partnerships with key industry players
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Relatively small size compared to major competitors
- Dependence on a limited number of key customers
- Limited financial resources compared to larger players
- History of operating losses
Opportunities
- Growing demand for cellular IoT solutions
- Expansion into new markets and applications
- Development of innovative 5G NR for IoT solutions
- Potential for strategic acquisitions or partnerships
Threats
- Intense competition from larger players
- Rapid technological advancements
- Economic downturns affecting demand
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- QCOM
- MTK
Competitive Landscape
Sequans faces intense competition. Their advantage lies in specializing in LPWAN and cellular IoT, whereas competitors are diversified.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historically, growth has been volatile. Growth has largely depended on design wins and broader market adoption of cellular IoT.
Future Projections: Future projections depend on the successful rollout of new products and capturing market share in the 5G IoT segment. Analyst estimates are unavailable since the company was purchased.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives have focused on expanding the portfolio of 5G NR solutions and targeting new vertical markets.
Summary
Sequans Communications SA is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in 5G and 4G chips and modules for IoT. It has strengths in LPWAN technologies but faces challenges due to intense competition and limited financial resources. Its success hinges on successfully capturing market share in the growing 5G IoT market. In 2023, Sequans was acquired by Renesas Electronics, leading to its delisting from public markets.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Industry Reports
- News Articles
Disclaimers:
The information provided is based on available public data and should not be considered financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and subject to change. The AI-based rating is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
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 Sequans Communications SA
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2011-04-15 | Chairman, CEO & President Dr. Georges Karam | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductors | Full time employees 155 | Website https://www.sequans.com |
Full time employees 155 | Website https://www.sequans.com | ||
Sequans Communications S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the fabless designing, developing, and supplying of cellular semiconductor solutions for massive and broadband internet of things markets. It offers baseband solutions for use in encoding and decoding data based on 4G and 5G protocols for wireless processing platform for a cellular device; RF transceivers used to transmit and receive wireless transmissions; highly integrated system-on-chip solutions that combine various functions into a single die or package; and LTE modules. The company also provides software, including tools to enable manufacturers to integrate solutions into their devices; and design support services. It serves OEMs and ODMs customers, as well as 4G and 5G wireless carriers. The company operates in China, Taiwan, the rest of Asia, Germany, the United States, and internationally. Sequans Communications S.A. was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
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