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Data I/O Corporation (DAIO)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: DAIO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -30.08% | Avg. Invested days 60 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 23.18M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 17949 | Beta 0.91 | 52 Weeks Range 2.29 - 3.99 | Updated Date 03/31/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.29 - 3.99 | Updated Date 03/31/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.34 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -14.21% | Operating Margin (TTM) -24.82% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -7.25% | Return on Equity (TTM) -16.3% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 15016407 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.06 |
Enterprise Value 15016407 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.06 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.69 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 203.8 | Shares Outstanding 9236020 | Shares Floating 7868090 |
Shares Outstanding 9236020 | Shares Floating 7868090 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.38 | Percent Institutions 34 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 5 | Target Price 8.25 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Data I/O Corporation

Company Overview
History and Background
Data I/O Corporation was founded in 1969. It initially focused on providing programming solutions for integrated circuits. Over the years, it has evolved to offer advanced programming and security provisioning solutions for a wide range of devices.
Core Business Areas
- Programming Solutions: Offers automated programming systems, manual programmers, and programming services for flash memory, microcontrollers, and other programmable devices.
- Security Provisioning: Provides secure provisioning solutions for protecting intellectual property and ensuring device integrity in IoT and automotive applications.
- Consumables and Services: Offers programming adapters, software updates, and support services for its programming equipment.
Leadership and Structure
Anthony Ambrose serves as the President and CEO. The company has a functional organizational structure with departments focused on engineering, sales, marketing, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- PSV7000 Automated Programming System: An automated programming system for high-volume device programming. Key competitors include BPM Microsystems. Data on market share and revenue from this product is unavailable without detailed proprietary information.
- Lumen Programming Platform: A programming platform for secure provisioning of devices. Market share data and revenue information are not publicly available. Competitors are PhyPlus and Secdev.
- RoadRunner Series: Manual programmers for engineering and low-volume production environments. Competitors are Xeltek and Elnec. Data on market share and revenue from this product is unavailable without detailed proprietary information.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The semiconductor programming market is driven by the increasing complexity of devices and the growing demand for secure provisioning in IoT and automotive applications.
Positioning
Data I/O Corporation holds a position as a provider of advanced programming and security provisioning solutions, focusing on both high-volume and low-volume programming needs. They compete based on their technology and features, with a small market capitalization that may impact their positioning.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The semiconductor programming market is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Data I/O Corporation's market share is small, indicating significant room for growth within the TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong expertise in programming algorithms
- Established customer base
- Diverse product portfolio
- Security provisioning capabilities
Weaknesses
- Limited financial resources compared to larger competitors
- Small market capitalization
- Dependence on the semiconductor industry's cyclical nature
- Limited brand awareness
Opportunities
- Growth in IoT and automotive markets driving demand for secure provisioning
- Expansion into new geographic regions
- Development of new programming technologies
- Partnerships with semiconductor manufacturers
Threats
- Intense competition from larger players
- Technological obsolescence
- Economic downturns affecting semiconductor demand
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BPM Microsystems
- Hi-Lo Systems
- Xeltek
Competitive Landscape
Data I/O competes on technology and features. Its small size is a disadvantage compared to larger competitors that have greater financial resources.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Data I/O's historical growth has been influenced by the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry.
Future Projections: Future growth projections require analyst estimates which can be found on major financial sites.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on security provisioning and expanding into IoT and automotive markets.
Summary
Data I/O Corporation is a niche player in the semiconductor programming market, with strengths in security provisioning. Its small size and dependence on the cyclical semiconductor industry present challenges. The company is working to expand into the automotive and IoT markets, but it needs to compete against well-capitalized competitors and expand their brand awareness.
Similar Companies
- BPM Microsystems
- Hi-Lo Systems
- Xeltek
- ADPT
- MCHP
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Financial News Sources
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and general industry knowledge. Market share data and specific financials are estimates. Consult a financial professional before making investment decisions.
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About Data I/O Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Redmond, WA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | CEO, President & Director Mr. William O. Wentworth | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Electronic Components | Full time employees - | Website https://www.dataio.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.dataio.com |
Data I/O Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of programming and security deployment systems and services for electronic device manufacturers in the United States, Europe, and internationally. Its programming system products are used to program integrated circuits (ICs) with the specific data for the ICs. The company offers PSV handlers off-line automated programming systems, such as PSV2800 automated programming system which focuses on high-volume manufacturing in a lower cost platform; PSV7000 automated programming system for security deployment upgrades; PSV5000 automated programming system that combines mid-range capacity and supports security deployment; and PSV3500 automated programming system which provides basic programming needs. It also provides SentriX security deployment system; and LumenX and non-automated FlashPAK III programming systems. In addition, the company offers hardware support, system installation and repair, and device programming services. It markets and sells its products to original equipment manufacturers in automotive and consumer electronics, internet of things, and industrial, as well as electronic manufacturing service contract manufacturers through direct sales, and indirect sales representatives and distributors. Data I/O Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
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