SIMO

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) Risks & Opportunities Analysis (2026)

Invetso Score: 5.8/10 — Balanced · Last Updated: 2026-08-01

Overall Score

Financial Strength

Strong liquidity with a current ratio of 2.52 and quick ratio of 1.13.

Balance sheet remains conservative with low leverage and net debt to EBITDA of -0.05.

Cash generation is a concern because TTM operating cash flow and free cash flow are both negative.

Profitability

Solid margins with gross margin at 48.9% and net margin at 22.1%.

Returns remain healthy, including ROE of 32.0% and ROA of 18.1%.

Operating profitability is respectable, but cash conversion is weak given negative operating cash flow and free cash flow.

Valuation

Valuation looks reasonable on earnings at 7.1x P/E and 1.97x price-to-book.

EV/Sales at 6.19x is not cheap for a cyclical hardware business.

Negative free cash flow makes cash-flow-based valuation metrics less supportive.

Growth

No fresh growth catalysts were provided this month.

Revenue and earnings quality are not enough on their own to offset weak cash conversion.

Inventory and operating cycle remain long, which can constrain growth efficiency.

Risks

Negative operating cash flow and free cash flow remain the biggest financial risk.

Inventory days are very high at 365.8, implying working-capital pressure.

Interest coverage is reported at 0, so debt servicing should be monitored despite low leverage.

Sources

  • Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
  • Financial and market data providers
  • Public news and industry information

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