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Wisekey International Holding AG (WKEY)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/04/2025: WKEY (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Above Average Performance
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Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $10.63
1 Year Target Price $10.63
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 19.84% | Avg. Invested days 44 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 119.42M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.63 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.63 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.48 | 52 Weeks Range 2.05 - 19.80 | Updated Date 11/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.05 - 19.80 | Updated Date 11/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.58 |
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 -70.25% | Operating Margin (TTM) -516.04% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -24.62% | Return on Equity (TTM) -53.6% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value -18080417 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.5 |
Enterprise Value -18080417 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.5 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.5 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.9 | Shares Outstanding 8048076 | Shares Floating 3919815 |
Shares Outstanding 8048076 | Shares Floating 3919815 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.25 | Percent Institutions 2.38 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Wisekey International Holding AG
Company Overview
History and Background
WISeKey International Holding AG was founded in 1999. It is a global cybersecurity company rooted in Switzerland with a long history of providing digital identity solutions.
Core Business Areas
- IoT and PKI: Provides solutions for secure authentication, data protection, and brand protection, leveraging Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) technology.
- Digital Identity: Offers digital identity services for individuals and organizations, including secure authentication, e-signatures, and digital certificates.
- AI and Cybersecurity: Provides AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for threat detection, prevention, and response.
Leadership and Structure
Carlos Moreira is the Founder and CEO. The company has a Board of Directors overseeing its operations. Operates globally with offices in multiple regions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- WISeAuthentic: Brand protection and anti-counterfeiting solutions using secure chips and authentication platforms. Market share is difficult to pinpoint due to the fragmented nature of the anti-counterfeiting market. Competitors include OpSec Security, AlpVision, and TraceLink. Revenue contribution is substantial but not publicly broken out.
- WISeID: Digital identity and secure authentication solutions. Market share is estimated to be small as competing digital identities are provided through large tech companies such as Google and Apple. Competitors include Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Okta. Revenue is significant but not publicly broken out.
- IoT Root of Trust: Provides secure chips and digital certificates for IoT device security. Market share is small in the rapidly growing IoT security market. Competitors include Infineon Technologies, NXP Semiconductors, and STMicroelectronics. Revenue from this area is growing but still a small percentage of overall.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The cybersecurity industry is growing rapidly, driven by increasing cyber threats and the need for data protection. Digital identity and IoT security are key growth areas.
Positioning
WISeKey is positioned as a provider of secure authentication and digital identity solutions, with a focus on IoT and brand protection. Its competitive advantage lies in its vertically integrated security solutions and PKI technology.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for cybersecurity is expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. WISeKey is positioned to capture a portion of this market by focusing on niche segments and providing end-to-end security solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong expertise in PKI and digital identity
- Vertically integrated security solutions
- Focus on high-growth markets like IoT security
- Established relationships with key partners
Weaknesses
- Relatively small market share compared to larger competitors
- Limited brand recognition
- History of inconsistent financial performance
- Small cap stock with volatile share price
Opportunities
- Growing demand for IoT security solutions
- Increasing adoption of digital identities
- Potential for strategic acquisitions and partnerships
- Expansion into new geographic markets
Threats
- Intense competition from larger cybersecurity companies
- Rapid technological changes in the cybersecurity landscape
- Economic downturns impacting IT spending
- Regulatory changes affecting data privacy and security
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- FTNT
- CRWD
- PANW
- OKTA
- PING
- IDSA
Competitive Landscape
WISeKey faces competition from larger, more established cybersecurity companies. It differentiates itself through its vertically integrated solutions and focus on niche markets.
Major Acquisitions
SEALSQ Corp.
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Spin-off of WISeKey's semiconductor business into a separate publicly traded company to unlock value and streamline operations.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been uneven, influenced by acquisitions and market conditions.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on the company's ability to execute its strategy and capitalize on market opportunities.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its IoT security offerings and forming strategic partnerships.
Summary
WISeKey is a niche player in the cybersecurity market with expertise in digital identity and IoT security. The company faces intense competition and financial challenges, but it has growth opportunities in emerging markets and strategic partnerships. The company's volatile stock price and inconsistent financial performance raise concerns, while its focus on high-growth sectors like IoT security and recent strategic initiatives provide optimism. It must look out for the large cap cybersecurity competition. The company spun off SEALSQ to unlock value.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Investor Relations
- Third-Party Market Research Reports
- Yahoo Finance
- Crunchbase
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The information provided is based on publicly available data and analyst estimates, which are subject to change. Investors should conduct their own due diligence before making any investment decisions.
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About Wisekey International Holding AG
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2019-01-11 | Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Carlos Creus Moreira | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductors | Full time employees 109 | Website https://www.wisekey.com |
Full time employees 109 | Website https://www.wisekey.com | ||
WISeKey International Holding AG, a cybersecurity company, provides integrated security solutions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells high-end, Common Criteria EAL5+ & FIPS 140-3-certified secure microprocessors, as well as offers digital certificates; software as a service solutions, including cloud-based certificate life-cycle-management, signing, and authentication solutions; software licenses; cloud-based certificates for authentication purposes; post-contract customer support for cybersecurity applications; software for certificates life-cycle management, and signing and authentication solutions through its INeS certificate management platform; services to implement and integrate multi-element cybersecurity solutions; and hosting and monitoring of infrastructure services. It also develops, markets, hosts, and supports a range of solutions that enable secure digital identification of people, content, and objects by generating digital identities through its products and services in cybersecurity services, internet of things, digital brand management, and mobile security that enable clients to monetize its existing user bases, as well as expand its eco-system. In addition, the company engages in financing, sales, and distribution activities; and provision of semiconductor secure chips. WISeKey International Holding AG was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.
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