CEVA Inc (CEVA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
CEVA Inc stock (CEVA) is currently trading at $19.09. CEVA Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.70. Analyst consensus price target for CEVA is $30.29. WallStSmart rates CEVA as Underperform.
- CEVA PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- CEVA intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- CEVA fair value vs current price
- CEVA insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CEVA undervalued or overvalued?
- CEVA Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CEVA Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CEVA analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
CEVA Inc (CEVA) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/book, eps growth, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
CEVA Inc (CEVA) Key Strengths (3)
Earnings per share surging 95.90% year-over-year
92.26% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.53x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
CEVA Inc (CEVA) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Premium valuation at 4.7x annual revenue
Modest revenue growth at 7.10%
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Supporting Valuation Data
CEVA Inc (CEVA) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 46/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Institutional Own., Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.53) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 95.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.90), Price/Sales (4.70) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -3.53%, Operating Margin at -1.27%, Profit Margin at -9.71%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -3.53% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CEVA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CEVA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.70x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 9.78x (6th percentile). The current valuation is 77% below its historical high of 20.59x set in May 2011, and 20% above its historical low of 3.93x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~5.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for CEVA Inc (CEVA) · TECHNOLOGY › SEMICONDUCTORS
The Big Picture
CEVA Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 110M with 7% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -9.7% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 7M in free cash flow and 9M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 41M in cash.
The company is unprofitable with a -9.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.53, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor SEMICONDUCTORS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact CEVA Inc.
Bottom Line
CEVA Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(11 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
LIU, JACLYN Director | Buy | +1,310 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ARIELI, YANIV Chief Financial Officer | Buy | +2,500 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About CEVA Inc(CEVA)
NASDAQ
TECHNOLOGY
SEMICONDUCTORS
USA
CEVA Inc is a leading licensor of innovative signal processing and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, serving vital sectors such as mobile, automotive, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company specializes in providing advanced digital signal processing (DSP) cores and software solutions that enable manufacturers to integrate sophisticated features, including audio processing, voice recognition, and computer vision into their products. With a strong emphasis on research and development, CEVA is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for scalable and efficient AI technologies in an increasingly digital world. Its extensive network of partners and a robust intellectual property portfolio further bolster CEVA's competitive advantage in the semiconductor industry, reinforcing its status as a pivotal player in driving technological advancement.