Stock Analysis
Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common StockSMCI
P/E 16.66×· 5Y range 6.49–93.49×· 31th percentile of history
Sector: Technology · Industry: Electronic Computers
AnalystsHold27 analystsP/E 16.7× sits at the 31st percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 2470% of debt · Q3 2024.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Growth100
- Financial Health61
Risks
- Quality30
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
Market context
-9.9% today· Z 3.0σ· SMCI dropped 8.7% amid broader AI hardware sell-offs and a newly appointed CFO following a long search.
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 17.8% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Revenue CAGR 65.6% — durable top-line growth
- ✓Interest coverage 56.8× — debt well covered
Why is SMCI moving?
SectorSMCI dropped 8.7% amid broader AI hardware sell-offs and a newly appointed CFO following a long search.
Profile
Strong growth; earnings quality and moat lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation55/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (31th pct)20/25
- FCF yield (-33.1%)0/25
- P/S (0.6x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth100/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (65.6%)25/25
- Net income CAGR (67.2%)25/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (56.6%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (81.0%)25/25
- Profitability56/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (41.1%)25/25
- ROE (17.8%)20/25
- Net margin (3.7%)6/25
- Operating margin (4.5%)5/25
- Financial Health61/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (2.04)18/25
- Current ratio (1.70)18/25
- Interest coverage (56.8x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (n/a)0/25
- Quality30/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (3/9)5/25
- Beneish M (5.67)0/25
- FCF conversion (-549%)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 2.7%)25/25
- Moat30/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (4/8 yrs)13/25
- Median gross margin (14.2%)0/25
- FCF-positive years (4/9 yrs)5/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 2.1%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Beneish M 5.67 — earnings-manipulation flag
- ⚠Negative FCF margin (-0.2%) — burning cash
About Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, high-performance computing, and the Internet of Things embedded markets. Show more
Its solutions include servers, storage systems, modular blade servers, workstations, full-rack scale solutions, networking devices, server sub-systems, and server management. These turn-key solutions are designed, developed, validated, and installed for AI datacenters. The company has one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon a, modular and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Headquarters: SAN JOSE, CA · Employees: 6,238 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
55CP/E (TTM)16.6xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 6.5x–93.5x · 31st pct
P/FCF31.9xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield-33.1%D
Grade D: NegativeTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -46.1%–11.7% · 5th pct
P/S (TTM)0.61xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.4x–7.4x · 24th pct
EV/EBITDA8.5xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 5.5x–78.0x · 24th pct
EV/Sales0.6xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E9.2xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.96xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.27A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
56CROIC41.1%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE17.8%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA9.3%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin3.7%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin4.5%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin8.4%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin-20.3%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin-21.5%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
100A+Revenue CAGR65.6%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR67.2%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)56.6%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth81.0%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+22.8%D
Grade D: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income31.2%D
Grade D: HighStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue1.2%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
61BAltman Z-Score2.04C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.70xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.91xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage56.8xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.60xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt—
Cash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
30DPiotroski F-Score3/9D
Grade D: WeakFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score5.67D
Grade D: RiskyEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion-549.1%D
Grade D: PoorFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability2.7%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue0.5%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.63xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Liang Charles Filed | Liang Charles | SellOpen market sale | -100000 | |
Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara Filed | Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara | SellOpen market sale | -100000 | |
Liang Charles Filed | Liang Charles | SellOpen market sale | -100000 | |
Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara Filed | Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara | SellOpen market sale | -100000 | |
Liang Charles Filed | Liang Charles | SellOpen market sale | -57435 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Liang Charles Filed | Liang Charles | SellOpen market sale | -42565 | |
Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara Filed | Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara | SellOpen market sale | -57435 | |
Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara Filed | Liu Liang Chiu-Chu Sara | SellOpen market sale | -42565 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
30DROIC >12% Years4/8 yrsC
Grade C: ModerateShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)14.2%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years4/9 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor2.1%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.90
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$11.63
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$22.39
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt—
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$4.09B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$6.99B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.33xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$20.69B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta2.20D
Grade D: High volatilityPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 16, 2026
Key Insights: Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock (SMCI)
SMCI is down 9.86% at the last close — SMCI dropped 8.7% amid broader AI hardware sell-offs and a newly appointed CFO following a long search.. Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock meets only 3 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria — a sign of weak underlying fundamentals. Altman Z-Score of 2.04 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out.
- Beneish M-Score of 5.67 is above the −1.78 flag threshold, a signal that reported earnings warrant closer scrutiny.
- Revenue has compounded at roughly 66% annually, with net income growing about 67% per year — a strong growth profile.
- Free-cash-flow margin is negative (-20%) — the business currently burns cash.
See how SMCI ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all SMCI moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 | Regular | 31.68 | -9.72% | -2.85 |
| Oct 16 | After-hours | 31.49 | -10.26% | -3.02 |
| Oct 14 | Regular | 35.89 | -8.15% | -2.45 |
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 35.15 | -10.03% | -3.03 |
| Sep 17 | Regular | 40.50 | +9.91% | 2.16 |
Frequently Asked Questions about SMCI
What is the current Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock (SMCI) stock price?
SMCI is trading at $31.63 at the last market close, down 9.86% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks SMCI pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is SMCI stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock's financial health at 61/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is SMCI stock overvalued?
Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock trades at a trailing P/E of 16.6 and our valuation score rates it 55/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for SMCI. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock operate in?
Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock operates in the Technology sector, within the Electronic Computers industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock do?
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, high-performance computing, and the Internet of Things embedded markets.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock (SMCI) Stock
Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock (SMCI) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Electronic Computers industry. As of the latest update, Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock is trading at $31.63, down 9.86% on the day with a market capitalization of $20.7 billion. The financial health score for SMCI is 61/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for SMCI stock.
SMCI Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time SMCI stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
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- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 61/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for SMCI.
- Sector peers: Compare SMCI against 5 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is SMCI a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock (SMCI) as an investment. The financial health score of 61/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock (SMCI) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.