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SemiLEDS Corporation (LEDS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: LEDS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -34.88% | Avg. Invested days 39 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.36M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 28620 | Beta 1.01 | 52 Weeks Range 0.92 - 2.48 | Updated Date 03/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.92 - 2.48 | Updated Date 03/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.44 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -44.37% | Operating Margin (TTM) -35.75% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -15.53% | Return on Equity (TTM) -97.98% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 19682527 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.37 |
Enterprise Value 19682527 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.37 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.11 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -11.28 | Shares Outstanding 7196300 | Shares Floating 905726 |
Shares Outstanding 7196300 | Shares Floating 905726 | ||
Percent Insiders 53.48 | Percent Institutions 6.6 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
SemiLEDS Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
SemiLEDs Corporation was founded in 2005. It develops, manufactures, and sells LED chips and components.
Core Business Areas
- LED Chips: Focuses on manufacturing LED chips for general lighting, specialty lighting (UV LEDs), and other applications.
Leadership and Structure
Key executives include the CEO and CFO. The company operates with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and marketing departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- UV LEDs: SemiLEDs specializes in UV LEDs for applications such as curing, sterilization, and sensing. Market share is relatively small but growing in this niche. Competitors include Seoul Viosys and Nichia.
- General Lighting LEDs: SemiLEDs also produces LEDs for general lighting applications. This market is highly competitive. Competitors include Cree, Osram, and Philips.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The LED market is characterized by rapid technological advancements and intense competition. Demand is driven by energy efficiency and environmental concerns.
Positioning
SemiLEDs is a niche player focused on high-performance LEDs, particularly UV LEDs. Their competitive advantage lies in their technology.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The LED market is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars globally. SemiLEDs targets specific segments within this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized in UV LED technology
- Strong R&D capabilities
- Patented technology
Weaknesses
- Small market share
- Limited financial resources
- High reliance on specific market segments
Opportunities
- Growing demand for UV LEDs in various applications
- Expansion into new markets
- Strategic partnerships
Threats
- Intense competition
- Technological obsolescence
- Economic downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Seoul Viosys (092700.KQ)
- Nichia (7743.T)
- Cree (CREE)
Competitive Landscape
SemiLEDs competes in a highly competitive market. Its competitive advantage lies in its specialized UV LED technology but faces challenges from larger competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: SemiLEDs faced challenges related to profitability and market competition while it was a public company.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the company's ability to capitalize on opportunities in the UV LED market and manage competition.
Recent Initiatives: Information on recent strategic initiatives is not publicly available.
Summary
SemiLEDs Corporation is a small player in the LED market, focusing on niche segments like UV LEDs. While its specialized technology provides a competitive edge, its limited resources and strong competition create challenges. Successfully navigating the market requires strategic partnerships and product differentiation. The company needs to expand market share to become profitable.
Similar Companies
- 092700.KQ
- 7743.T
- CREE
Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About SemiLEDS Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2010-12-09 | Founder, Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Trung Tri Doan | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductors | Full time employees 116 | Website https://www.semileds.com |
Full time employees 116 | Website https://www.semileds.com | ||
SemiLEDs Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells light emitting diode (LED) chips, components, and modules and systems in the United States, Taiwan, the Netherlands, Japan, and internationally. The company also sells enhanced vertical, LED product series in blue, white, green, and UV; LED chips to packagers or distributors; and lighting products primarily to original design manufacturers of lighting products and the end-users of lighting devices, as well as packs and sells its LED chips. Its products are used for general lighting applications, including commercial, industrial, and residential lighting; and specialty industrial applications, such as ultraviolet curing of polymers, LED light therapy in medical/cosmetic applications, counterfeit detection, germicidal and viricidal devices LED lighting for horticulture applications, architectural lighting, and entertainment lighting. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Chu-Nan, Taiwan.
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