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SILICON MOTION TECHNOL-ADR (SIMO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SIMO - US82706C1080 - ADR

115.45 USD
-1.65 (-1.41%)
Last: 1/29/2026, 1:14:08 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, SIMO scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SIMO was compared to 113 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. While SIMO has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. 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

  • SIMO had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year SIMO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SIMO has been profitable.
  • SIMO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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's Return On Equity of 11.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SIMO outperforms 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 10.78%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (7.58%) for SIMO is well below the 3 year average (12.40%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that SIMO had better years and this may not be a problem.
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

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 12.08%, SIMO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SIMO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.90%, SIMO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SIMO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • SIMO's Gross Margin of 47.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SIMO outperforms 57.52% of its industry peers.
  • SIMO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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.
  • SIMO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SIMO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • SIMO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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

  • 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.
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

  • SIMO has a Current Ratio of 3.44. This indicates that SIMO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SIMO has a Current ratio (3.44) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.10 indicates that SIMO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • SIMO's Quick ratio of 2.10 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SIMO outperforms 48.67% of its industry peers.
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

  • The earnings per share for SIMO have decreased by -7.25% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, SIMO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.78% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -2.02% in the past year.
  • SIMO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.94% yearly.
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
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 36.08, the valuation of SIMO can be described as expensive.
  • 77.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SIMO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.60, SIMO is valued a bit more expensive.
  • SIMO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.99.
  • SIMO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SIMO is cheaper than 82.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SIMO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.08
Fwd PE 23.99
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SIMO is valued a bit cheaper than 66.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 34.35
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of SIMO may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • SIMO's earnings are expected to grow with 20.72% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)5.37
PEG (5Y)6.24
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%, SIMO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • 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.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SIMO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.73%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SIMO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.06%!
  • 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 36.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.66.


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%.