(CEVA) CEVA - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1572101053

DSPs, Baseband, Wireless, Audio, AI

CEVA EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of CEVA over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09": 0.16, "2020-12": 0.2, "2021-03": 0.01, "2021-06": 0.22, "2021-09": 0.2, "2021-12": 0.22, "2022-03": 0.18, "2022-06": 0.18, "2022-09": 0.2, "2022-12": 0.23, "2023-03": -0.2088, "2023-06": -0.02, "2023-09": 0.02, "2023-12": 0.1, "2024-03": -0.05, "2024-06": 0.17, "2024-09": 0.14, "2024-12": 0.11, "2025-03": 0.06, "2025-06": 0.07, "2025-09": 0,

CEVA Revenue

Revenue of CEVA over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09: 24.96, 2020-12: 28.145, 2021-03: 25.402, 2021-06: 30.457, 2021-09: 32.79, 2021-12: 34.057, 2022-03: 34.391, 2022-06: 33.195, 2022-09: 33.66, 2022-12: 33.402, 2023-03: 26.262, 2023-06: 26.172, 2023-09: 24.073, 2023-12: 24.162, 2024-03: 22.072, 2024-06: 28.437, 2024-09: 27.207, 2024-12: 29.223, 2025-03: 24.245, 2025-06: 25.678, 2025-09: null,

Description: CEVA CEVA

CEVA Inc is a leading provider of silicon and software intellectual property (IP) solutions, catering to the semiconductor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) industries globally. The companys diverse product portfolio includes a range of innovative technologies, such as 5G/5G-Advanced baseband platforms, digital signal processors, and neural processing units, designed to enable the development of complex system-on-chips (SoCs) for various applications, including 5G infrastructure, handsets, and IoT devices.

The companys product offerings are geared towards addressing the growing demand for advanced wireless connectivity, edge AI, and sensor fusion technologies. CEVAs IP solutions are used in a wide range of applications, from 5G base stations and handsets to IoT devices, smart audio devices, and other emerging technologies. With a strong focus on innovation, CEVA has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor IP industry, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, licensable IP solutions to top-tier semiconductor companies.

From a technical analysis perspective, CEVAs stock price has been trending near its 50-day moving average, indicating a relatively stable short-term outlook. However, the stocks 200-day moving average is significantly higher, suggesting a potential long-term downtrend. The Average True Range (ATR) indicates moderate volatility, with a recent price movement of around 3.88%. Given the current technical setup, a potential trading range could be between $20.78 (SMA20) and $27.11 (SMA200).

Fundamentally, CEVAs market capitalization stands at approximately $492.68 million, with a forward P/E ratio of 44.84, indicating a relatively high valuation compared to its earnings. The companys return on equity (RoE) is currently negative, suggesting that it may be facing challenges in generating profits. However, the companys diverse product portfolio and growing demand for its IP solutions could potentially drive future growth.

Based on a combination of technical and fundamental analysis, a potential forecast for CEVAs stock price could be a gradual recovery towards its 200-day moving average, potentially reaching $27.11 in the medium term, driven by a potential rebound in the semiconductor industry and growing demand for CEVAs IP solutions. However, this would depend on various factors, including the companys ability to improve its profitability and the overall market sentiment towards the semiconductor sector.

CEVA Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 669m
Sub-Industry Semiconductors
IPO / Inception 2000-05-19

CEVA Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -19.7%
Fundamental 31.2%
Dividend Rating -
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -0.21%
Analyst Rating 4.33 of 5

CEVA Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

CEVA Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 70.4%
Growth Correlation 12m -51.8%
Growth Correlation 5y -77.6%
CAGR 5y 4.75%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) 0.09
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) 0.16
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.14
Alpha -2.26
Beta 1.292
Volatility 51.70%
Current Volume 338.1k
Average Volume 20d 314.4k
Stop Loss 27.3 (-5.4%)
Signal 0.62

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 0.5

Net Income (-4.25m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 6.38m TTM)
FCFTA -0.00 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.46pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 173.4% (prev 184.6%; Δ -11.16pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.01 (>3.0%) and CFO 2.22m > Net Income -4.25m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0)
Current Ratio 8.58 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (23.9m) change vs 12m ago 1.14% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 86.49% (prev 89.50%; Δ -3.01pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 35.26% (prev 32.87%; Δ 2.39pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio -3.08 (EBITDA TTM -9.05m / Interest Expense TTM -2.51m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 3.98

(A) 0.61 = (Total Current Assets 208.8m - Total Current Liabilities 24.3m) / Total Assets 302.8m
(B) 0.01 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 3.65m / Total Assets 302.8m
(C) -0.03 = EBIT TTM -7.72m / Avg Total Assets 301.6m
(D) 0.11 = Book Value of Equity 4.02m / Total Liabilities 37.0m
Total Rating: 3.98 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 31.22

1. Piotroski 0.50pt = -4.50
2. FCF Yield -0.04% = -0.02
3. FCF Margin -0.21% = -0.08
4. Debt/Equity 0.02 = 2.50
5. Debt/Ebitda 2.73 = -1.36
6. ROIC - WACC (= -15.17)% = -12.50
7. RoE -1.59% = -0.27
8. Rev. Trend -43.91% = -3.29
9. EPS Trend 14.65% = 0.73

What is the price of CEVA shares?

As of October 14, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 28.87 with a total of 338,133 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.38%, over one month by +17.64%, over three months by +28.03% and over the past year by +14.61%.

Is CEVA a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, CEVA (NASDAQ:CEVA) is currently (October 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 31.22 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CEVA is around 26.63 USD . This means that CEVA is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -7.76%.

Is CEVA a buy, sell or hold?

CEVA has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.33. Therefore, it is recommended to buy CEVA.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the CEVA price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 31.8 10.3%
Analysts Target Price 31.8 10.3%
ValueRay Target Price 30.4 5.2%

Last update: 2025-10-06 02:04

CEVA Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 669.2m (669.2m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Forward = 47.3934
P/S = 6.2921
P/B = 2.5122
P/EG = 2.3703
Beta = 1.292
Revenue TTM = 106.4m USD
EBIT TTM = -7.72m USD
EBITDA TTM = -9.05m USD
Long Term Debt = 4.37m USD (from capitalLeaseObligations, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.61m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 4.37m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -24.7m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 518.9m USD (669.2m + Debt 4.37m - CCE 154.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -3.08 (Ebit TTM -7.72m / Interest Expense TTM -2.51m)
FCF Yield = -0.04% (FCF TTM -225.0k / Enterprise Value 518.9m)
FCF Margin = -0.21% (FCF TTM -225.0k / Revenue TTM 106.4m)
Net Margin = -4.00% (Net Income TTM -4.25m / Revenue TTM 106.4m)
Gross Margin = 86.49% ((Revenue TTM 106.4m - Cost of Revenue TTM 14.4m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 86.18% (prev 85.62%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.71 (Enterprise Value 518.9m / Total Assets 302.8m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 30.65% (Interest Expense 1.34m / Debt 4.37m)
Taxrate = -44.18% (negative due to tax credits) (1.14m / -2.57m)
NOPAT = -11.1m (EBIT -7.72m * (1 - -44.18%)) [loss with tax shield] [negative tax rate / tax credits]
Current Ratio = 8.58 (Total Current Assets 208.8m / Total Current Liabilities 24.3m)
Debt / Equity = 0.02 (Debt 4.37m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 265.9m)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.73 (negative EBITDA) (Net Debt -24.7m / EBITDA -9.05m)
Debt / FCF = 109.9 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt -24.7m / FCF TTM -225.0k)
Total Stockholder Equity = 266.8m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -1.40% (Net Income -4.25m / Total Assets 302.8m)
RoE = -1.59% (Net Income TTM -4.25m / Total Stockholder Equity 266.8m)
RoCE = -2.85% (EBIT -7.72m / Capital Employed (Equity 266.8m + L.T.Debt 4.37m))
RoIC = -4.17% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -11.1m / Invested Capital 266.8m)
WACC = 11.00% (E(669.2m)/V(673.5m) * Re(10.78%) + D(4.37m)/V(673.5m) * Rd(30.65%) * (1-Tc(-0.44)))
Discount Rate = 10.78% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -33.33 | Cagr: -0.10%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -225.0k)
EPS Correlation: 14.65 | EPS CAGR: -23.09% | SUE: -1.67 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -43.91 | Revenue CAGR: -9.37% | SUE: 0.09 | # QB: 0

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