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SILICON MOTION TECHNOL-ADR (SIMO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SIMO - Nasdaq - US82706C1080 - ADR - Currency: USD

74.76  -1.75 (-2.29%)

After market: 75.2 +0.44 (+0.59%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, SIMO scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SIMO was compared to 110 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. SIMO has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. SIMO is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SIMO had positive earnings in the past year.
SIMO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SIMO has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SIMO had a positive operating cash flow.
SIMO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSIMO 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 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

SIMO's Return On Assets of 7.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SIMO outperforms 75.45% of its industry peers.
SIMO's Return On Equity of 9.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SIMO outperforms 69.09% of its industry peers.
SIMO has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.46%) than 74.55% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SIMO is in line with the industry average of 10.72%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.40%) for SIMO is well above the current ROIC(7.46%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.56%
ROE 9.91%
ROIC 7.46%
ROA(3y)10.62%
ROA(5y)12.64%
ROE(3y)14.1%
ROE(5y)17.4%
ROIC(3y)12.4%
ROIC(5y)16.34%
SIMO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSIMO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 10.17%, SIMO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.45% of the companies in the same industry.
SIMO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of SIMO (9.66%) is better than 60.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SIMO has declined.
The Gross Margin of SIMO (46.82%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SIMO has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.66%
PM (TTM) 10.17%
GM 46.82%
OM growth 3Y-24.52%
OM growth 5Y-5.1%
PM growth 3Y-20%
PM growth 5Y-4.64%
GM growth 3Y-2.8%
GM growth 5Y-1.14%
SIMO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSIMO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SIMO is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SIMO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SIMO has less shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for SIMO. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
SIMO Yearly Shares OutstandingSIMO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
SIMO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSIMO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

SIMO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC10.86%
SIMO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSIMO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

SIMO has a Current Ratio of 4.10. This indicates that SIMO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SIMO (4.10) is better than 62.73% of its industry peers.
SIMO has a Quick Ratio of 3.00. This indicates that SIMO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 3.00, SIMO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.1
Quick Ratio 3
SIMO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSIMO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SIMO have decreased by -1.27% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.78% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, SIMO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.77% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SIMO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.94% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.27%
EPS 3Y-17.95%
EPS 5Y5.78%
EPS Q2Q%-28.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.48%
Revenue growth 5Y11.94%
Sales Q2Q%-5.68%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SIMO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.01% on average per year.
SIMO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.19% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.8%
EPS Next 2Y17.4%
EPS Next 3Y15.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y6.57%
Revenue Next 3Y6.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
SIMO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSIMO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
SIMO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSIMO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SIMO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.96.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SIMO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SIMO is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SIMO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.03.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.81, which indicates a correct valuation of SIMO.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SIMO is valued a bit cheaper than 76.36% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SIMO to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.28), we can say SIMO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.96
Fwd PE 15.81
SIMO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSIMO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SIMO is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
SIMO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 82.83
EV/EBITDA 23.03
SIMO Per share dataSIMO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SIMO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of SIMO may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SIMO's earnings are expected to grow with 15.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)8.55
PEG (5Y)4.15
EPS Next 2Y17.4%
EPS Next 3Y15.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SIMO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.60%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.37, SIMO pays a better dividend. On top of this SIMO pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, SIMO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.6%

5.2 History

The dividend of SIMO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.06%!
SIMO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SIMO has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.06%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
SIMO Yearly Dividends per shareSIMO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

SIMO pays out 86.11% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SIMO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP86.11%
EPS Next 2Y17.4%
EPS Next 3Y15.01%
SIMO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSIMO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
SIMO Dividend Payout.SIMO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SIMO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SILICON MOTION TECHNOL-ADR

NASDAQ:SIMO (8/5/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 75.2 +0.44 (+0.59%)

74.76

-1.75 (-2.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners83.53%
Inst Owner Change0.23%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.52B
Analysts78.75
Price Target80.81 (8.09%)
Short Float %11.51%
Short Ratio2.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.6%
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.06%
DP86.11%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-07 2025-08-07 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)23.98%
Min EPS beat(2)23.84%
Max EPS beat(2)24.12%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)17.54%
Min EPS beat(4)5.96%
Max EPS beat(4)24.12%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)12.55%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.27%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.33%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.07%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.07%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.22%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.16%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.76%
PT rev (1m)-1.43%
PT rev (3m)7.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.96
Fwd PE 15.81
P/S 3.28
P/FCF 82.83
P/OCF 31.17
P/B 3.19
P/tB 3.19
EV/EBITDA 23.03
EPS(TTM)3.12
EY4.17%
EPS(NY)4.73
Fwd EY6.32%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY1.21%
OCF(TTM)2.4
OCFY3.21%
SpS22.82
BVpS23.42
TBVpS23.42
PEG (NY)8.55
PEG (5Y)4.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.56%
ROE 9.91%
ROCE 8.8%
ROIC 7.46%
ROICexc 9.9%
ROICexgc 9.9%
OM 9.66%
PM (TTM) 10.17%
GM 46.82%
FCFM 3.95%
ROA(3y)10.62%
ROA(5y)12.64%
ROE(3y)14.1%
ROE(5y)17.4%
ROIC(3y)12.4%
ROIC(5y)16.34%
ROICexc(3y)18.23%
ROICexc(5y)30.51%
ROICexgc(3y)18.23%
ROICexgc(5y)30.51%
ROCE(3y)14.61%
ROCE(5y)19.25%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-39.42%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-11.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y-39.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.11%
OM growth 3Y-24.52%
OM growth 5Y-5.1%
PM growth 3Y-20%
PM growth 5Y-4.64%
GM growth 3Y-2.8%
GM growth 5Y-1.14%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.74
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 176.24%
Cap/Sales 6.55%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 78.53%
Profit Quality 38.88%
Current Ratio 4.1
Quick Ratio 3
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC10.86%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)193.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)173.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.63%
Profit Quality(3y)84.34%
Profit Quality(5y)90.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.27%
EPS 3Y-17.95%
EPS 5Y5.78%
EPS Q2Q%-28.13%
EPS Next Y2.8%
EPS Next 2Y17.4%
EPS Next 3Y15.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.48%
Revenue growth 5Y11.94%
Sales Q2Q%-5.68%
Revenue Next Year-0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y6.57%
Revenue Next 3Y6.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-27.9%
EBIT growth 5Y6.23%
EBIT Next Year22.9%
EBIT Next 3Y23.58%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-64.51%
FCF growth 3Y-39.79%
FCF growth 5Y-13.26%
OCF growth 1Y-35.71%
OCF growth 3Y-23.87%
OCF growth 5Y-0.15%