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SILICON MOTION TECHNOL-ADR (SIMO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SIMO - US82706C1080 - ADR

113.15 USD
+0.22 (+0.19%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 8:23:40 PM
115 USD
+1.85 (+1.63%)
After Hours: 1/26/2026, 8:23:40 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SIMO. SIMO was compared to 113 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year SIMO was profitable.
  • SIMO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SIMO has 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • SIMO has a Return On Assets of 8.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: SIMO outperforms 76.99% of its industry peers.
  • SIMO has a better Return On Equity (11.57%) than 75.22% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.58%, SIMO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SIMO is in line with the industry average of 10.75%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (12.40%) for SIMO is well above the current ROIC(7.58%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.48%
ROE 11.57%
ROIC 7.58%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • SIMO has a better Profit Margin (12.08%) than 68.14% of its industry peers.
  • SIMO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • SIMO's Operating Margin of 9.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SIMO outperforms 62.83% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SIMO has declined.
  • SIMO has a Gross Margin (47.39%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SIMO has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.9%
PM (TTM) 12.08%
GM 47.39%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • SIMO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SIMO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SIMO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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 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 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 N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC10.93%
SIMO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSIMO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.44 indicates that SIMO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • SIMO's Current ratio of 3.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SIMO outperforms 58.41% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.10 indicates that SIMO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • SIMO has a Quick ratio (2.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.44
Quick Ratio 2.1
SIMO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSIMO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • SIMO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.25%.
  • SIMO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.78% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, SIMO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.02% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 11.94% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.25%
EPS 3Y-17.95%
EPS 5Y5.78%
EPS Q2Q%8.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.48%
Revenue growth 5Y11.94%
Sales Q2Q%13.93%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.72% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • SIMO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.72%
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.48%
Revenue Next 2Y11.97%
Revenue Next 3Y12.02%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
SIMO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSIMO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 35.36 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SIMO.
  • 76.99% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SIMO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • SIMO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.52, SIMO is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SIMO is valued cheaper than 83.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.98. SIMO is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.36
Fwd PE 23.52
SIMO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSIMO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • SIMO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SIMO is cheaper than 67.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 33.13
SIMO Per share dataSIMO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 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 20.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)5.27
PEG (5Y)6.12
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • SIMO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%.
  • SIMO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.49. SIMO pays more dividend than 89.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SIMO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.73%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of SIMO grows each year by 10.06%, which is quite nice.
  • SIMO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 69.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SIMO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • SIMO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP69.74%
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
SIMO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSIMO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 / SIMO FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SILICON MOTION TECHNOL-ADR?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SIMO.


What is the valuation status for SIMO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to SILICON MOTION TECHNOL-ADR (SIMO). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is SILICON MOTION TECHNOL-ADR (SIMO) stock?

SILICON MOTION TECHNOL-ADR (SIMO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SIMO stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SILICON MOTION TECHNOL-ADR (SIMO) is 35.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.57.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SIMO stock?

The dividend rating of SILICON MOTION TECHNOL-ADR (SIMO) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 69.74%.