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SILICOM LTD (SILC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SILC - Nasdaq - IL0010826928 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

14.35  -0.16 (-1.1%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SILC. SILC was compared to 49 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for SILC as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. SILC does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SILC had negative earnings in the past year.
In multiple years SILC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years SILC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
SILC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSILC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -8.74%, SILC is doing worse than 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
SILC has a Return On Equity (-10.49%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.74%
ROE -10.49%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-5.46%
ROA(5y)-1.73%
ROE(3y)-6.11%
ROE(5y)-1.6%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SILC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSILC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

SILC has a Gross Margin of 28.96%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SILC underperforms 73.47% of its industry peers.
SILC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for SILC so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 28.96%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.15%
GM growth 5Y-3.59%
SILC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSILC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SILC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, SILC has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SILC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for SILC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
SILC Yearly Shares OutstandingSILC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M
SILC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSILC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

SILC has an Altman-Z score of 3.94. This indicates that SILC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.94, SILC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.55% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for SILC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.94
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.02%
SILC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSILC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

SILC has a Current Ratio of 7.42. This indicates that SILC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SILC (7.42) is better than 95.92% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.17 indicates that SILC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.17, SILC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 7.42
Quick Ratio 5.17
SILC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSILC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SILC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -368.63%.
The Revenue for SILC has decreased by -42.62% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, SILC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -11.20% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-368.63%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%2.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-42.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-23.23%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.2%
Sales Q2Q%0.14%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SILC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.05% on average per year.
SILC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y-13.38%
EPS Next 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y11.27%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
SILC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSILC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M
SILC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSILC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 1 -1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SILC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year SILC is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
SILC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSILC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
SILC Per share dataSILC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SILC's earnings are expected to grow with 14.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SILC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

SILICOM LTD

NASDAQ:SILC (6/9/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

14.35

-0.16 (-1.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)04-28 2025-04-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-28 2025-07-28/bmo
Inst Owners34.48%
Inst Owner Change-0.52%
Ins Owners4.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap81.36M
Analysts43.33
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.09%
Short Ratio0.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-37.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-77.7%
Max EPS beat(2)1.96%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-77.7%
Max EPS beat(4)60.78%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-20.93%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.48%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.34%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.04%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.57%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.44%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.4
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.65
P/tB 0.67
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.37
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.96
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS10.25
BVpS21.99
TBVpS21.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.74%
ROE -10.49%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 28.96%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-5.46%
ROA(5y)-1.73%
ROE(3y)-6.11%
ROE(5y)-1.6%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.15%
GM growth 5Y-3.59%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 7.42
Quick Ratio 5.17
Altman-Z 3.94
F-ScoreN/A
WACC9.02%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)113.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)145.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.98%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-368.63%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%2.63%
EPS Next Y-13.38%
EPS Next 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-42.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-23.23%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.2%
Sales Q2Q%0.14%
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y11.27%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.61%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-42.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-6.88%
OCF growth 1Y-42.72%
OCF growth 3Y156.87%
OCF growth 5Y-7.31%