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Deswell Industries Inc (DSWL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Deswell Industries Inc stock (DSWL) is currently trading at $3.26. Deswell Industries Inc PE ratio is 5.01. Deswell Industries Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.77. Analyst consensus price target for DSWL is $7.75. WallStSmart rates DSWL as Hold.

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DSWL

Deswell Industries Inc

NASDAQTECHNOLOGY
$3.26
$0.06 (1.87%)
52W$1.81
$4.36
Target$7.75+137.7%

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DSWL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Deswell Industries Inc (DSWL)

Margin of Safety
+86.3%
Strong Buy Zone
DSWL Fair Value
$26.38
Graham Formula
Current Price
$3.26
$23.12 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $26.38
Overvalued
Price $3.26
Graham IV $26.38
Analyst $7.75

DSWL trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $26.38, offering a 86% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Deswell Industries Inc (DSWL) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

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 peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Deswell Industries Inc (DSWL) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.5/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.8910/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/SalesValuation
0.7710/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
0.4710/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

Profit MarginProfitability
16.50%8/10

Strong profitability: $17 kept per $100 revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
5.01
Undervalued
Trailing P/E
5.01
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.769
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.0323
Undervalued
DSWL Target Price
$7.75
107% Upside

Deswell Industries Inc (DSWL) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 3.2/10
Operating MarginProfitability
4.15%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Revenue GrowthGrowth
2.50%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 2.50% annually

Institutional Own.Quality
3.05%2/10

Very low institutional interest at 3.05%

Market CapQuality
$56M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Return on EquityProfitability
11.40%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

EPS GrowthGrowth
19.30%6/10

Solid earnings growth at 19.30%

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
96.15
Expensive

Deswell Industries Inc (DSWL) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 61/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.89), Price/Sales (0.77), Price/Book (0.47) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Profit Margin at 16.50%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Institutional Own.. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.50%, EPS Growth at 19.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.40%, Operating Margin at 4.15%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 11.40% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.50% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high 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

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (Operating Margin, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

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.

DSWL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

DSWL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.77x sits near its historical average of 0.76x (60th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 54% below its historical high of 1.69x set in Feb 2007, and 305% above its historical low of 0.19x in Dec 2008. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.9x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Deswell Industries Inc (DSWL) · TECHNOLOGYELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

The Big Picture

Deswell Industries Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 68M with 250% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 16.5% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 250% YoY, reaching 68M. This pace significantly outperforms most ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1140.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can Deswell Industries Inc maintain 250%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 5.7%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Deswell Industries Inc.

Bottom Line

Deswell Industries Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (250% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

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.

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About Deswell Industries Inc(DSWL)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

TECHNOLOGY

Industry

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

Country

China

Deswell Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells injection molded plastic parts and components, electronic products and sub-assemblies, and metal molds and accessory parts to original equipment manufacturers and contractors. The company is headquartered in Macau.