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CEVA INC (CEVA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CEVA - US1572101053 - Common Stock

21.38 USD
-0.45 (-2.06%)
Last: 12/15/2025, 8:13:06 PM
21.38 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/15/2025, 8:13:06 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall CEVA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CEVA against 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. While CEVA has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. CEVA 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

CEVA had positive earnings in the past year.
CEVA had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
CEVA had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
CEVA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CEVA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCEVA 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 10M -10M 20M -20M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CEVA (-3.68%) is worse than 63.39% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -4.20%, CEVA is doing worse than 61.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.68%
ROE -4.2%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-4.76%
ROA(5y)-2.99%
ROE(3y)-5.58%
ROE(5y)-3.51%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CEVA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCEVA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5

1.3 Margins

CEVA has a Gross Margin of 87.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEVA outperforms 99.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CEVA has remained more or less at the same level.
CEVA does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 87.17%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.67%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
CEVA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCEVA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CEVA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
CEVA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CEVA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for CEVA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
CEVA Yearly Shares OutstandingCEVA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
CEVA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCEVA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 10.47 indicates that CEVA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CEVA (10.47) is better than 73.21% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for CEVA. 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 10.47
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.51%
CEVA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCEVA 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 200M 250M

2.3 Liquidity

CEVA has a Current Ratio of 8.68. This indicates that CEVA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 8.68, CEVA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.07% of the companies in the same industry.
CEVA has a Quick Ratio of 8.68. This indicates that CEVA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CEVA has a Quick ratio of 8.68. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEVA outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 8.68
Quick Ratio 8.68
CEVA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCEVA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CEVA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.78%.
CEVA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.60% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CEVA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.55% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.78%
EPS 3Y-17.12%
EPS 5Y-8.6%
EPS Q2Q%-21.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.48%
Revenue growth 5Y4.17%
Sales Q2Q%4.33%

3.2 Future

CEVA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 38.86% yearly.
CEVA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.61%
EPS Next 2Y35.91%
EPS Next 3Y38.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.04%
Revenue Next 2Y9.03%
Revenue Next 3Y9.66%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CEVA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCEVA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M
CEVA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCEVA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 61.09, CEVA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CEVA.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.55. CEVA is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.28, the valuation of CEVA can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CEVA.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.78, CEVA is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 61.09
Fwd PE 31.28
CEVA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCEVA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
CEVA Per share dataCEVA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CEVA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CEVA's earnings are expected to grow with 38.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.68
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.91%
EPS Next 3Y38.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CEVA does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CEVA INC

NASDAQ:CEVA (12/15/2025, 8:13:06 PM)

After market: 21.38 0 (0%)

21.38

-0.45 (-2.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/bmo
Inst Owners86.36%
Inst Owner Change2.72%
Ins Owners3.03%
Ins Owner Change1.61%
Market Cap577.69M
Revenue(TTM)107.53M
Net Income(TTM)-11.28M
Analysts81.67
Price Target32.64 (52.67%)
Short Float %6.92%
Short Ratio4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.84%
Min EPS beat(2)3.7%
Max EPS beat(2)31.98%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.97%
Max EPS beat(4)31.98%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)57.03%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)17.85%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)14.75%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.96%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.48%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.69%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.2%
PT rev (1m)0.52%
PT rev (3m)0.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 61.09
Fwd PE 31.28
P/S 5.37
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.15
P/tB 2.76
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.35
EY1.64%
EPS(NY)0.68
Fwd EY3.2%
FCF(TTM)-0.24
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.15
OCFYN/A
SpS3.98
BVpS9.95
TBVpS7.74
PEG (NY)3.68
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.68%
ROE -4.2%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 87.17%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-4.76%
ROA(5y)-2.99%
ROE(3y)-5.58%
ROE(5y)-3.51%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 3Y0.67%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 57.59%
Cap/Sales 2.28%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 8.68
Quick Ratio 8.68
Altman-Z 10.47
F-Score5
WACC10.51%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)65%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.75%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.78%
EPS 3Y-17.12%
EPS 5Y-8.6%
EPS Q2Q%-21.43%
EPS Next Y16.61%
EPS Next 2Y35.91%
EPS Next 3Y38.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.48%
Revenue growth 5Y4.17%
Sales Q2Q%4.33%
Revenue Next Year4.04%
Revenue Next 2Y9.03%
Revenue Next 3Y9.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.58%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year200.49%
EBIT Next 3Y90.29%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y37.85%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y47.9%
OCF growth 3Y-48.76%
OCF growth 5Y-18.53%

CEVA INC / CEVA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CEVA INC (CEVA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CEVA.


Can you provide the valuation status for CEVA INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CEVA INC (CEVA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CEVA INC?

CEVA INC (CEVA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CEVA INC (CEVA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CEVA INC (CEVA) is 61.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.15.


What is the expected EPS growth for CEVA INC (CEVA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CEVA INC (CEVA) is expected to grow by 16.61% in the next year.