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Universal Electronics Inc

Company price
5.52 USD 0.66 ( 13.58%)
Last update at 2026-11-06T21:00:00Z
VOLUME
317216
Market Cap
135.48M

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Universal Electronics Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, ships, and supports control and sensor technology solutions in the United States, the People's Republic of China, rest of Asia, Europe, Latin America, and internationally. The company offers voice-enabled automatically-programmed universal two-way radio frequency, as well as infrared remote controls to video service providers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), retailers, and private label customers; wall-mount and handheld thermostat controllers and connected accessories for smart energy management systems to OEM customers, hotels, hospitality, and system integrators; proprietary and standards-based RF sensors for residential security, safety, and home automation applications; and integrated circuits on which its software and universal device control database is embedded to OEMs, video service providers, and private label customers. It also provides software, firmware and technology solutions that can enable devices such as Smart TVs, hybrid set-top boxes, audio systems, smart speakers, game consoles, and other consumer electronic and smart home devices to wirelessly connect and interoperate within home networks; cloud-services that support its embedded software and hardware solutions; intellectual property that the company licenses to OEMs and video service providers; embedded and cloud-enabled software for firmware update provisioning and digital rights management validation services to consumer electronics brands; and AV accessories, including universal remote controls, television wall mounts and stands, and digital television antennas. In addition, the company QuickSet, a software application that can be embedded in entertainment or smart home platform or can be delivered as a cloud-based service, through QuickSet Cloud, to enable universal device setup, interoperability, and control. Universal Electronics Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Day Price Range
5.02
Low
5.82
High
52 Week Price Range
7.02
Low
14.20
High

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AI Summary

Universal Electronics Inc develops wireless control and sensing solutions for connected-home and consumer electronics makers, including smart remotes, voice interfaces and cloud device-management. Long-term growth drivers include smart-home adoption, voice and IP integration, and recurring software and service revenue that could support steady demand.

Key risks are concentration among a few large OEM customers, consumer-electronics cyclicality and supply-chain exposure, competition from alternative control platforms, and execution risk in expanding software and services.

Risk Score
Medium

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Key Metrics*

Previous Close
4.86
Dividend Yield
-
Revenue TTM
403.98M
Revenue Per Share
31.33
Gross Profit TTM
155.18M
Debt / Equity
0.40
ROE
-23.92%
Net Debt
29.62M
ROCE
7.47%
Diluted EPS TTM
-3.50

Key Financials*

Income Statement

Balance Sheet

Change in Cash

Total Operating Cash

Dividends Paid

Breakdown 2022-12-31 2021-12-31 2020-12-31 2019-12-31 2018-12-31
Type yearly yearly yearly yearly yearly
Date 2022-12-31 2021-12-31 2020-12-31 2019-12-31 2018-12-31
Income before tax 11.39M 16.08M 43.91M 10.40M 26.17M
Minority interest - - - - 0.00M
Net income 0.41M 5.30M 38.57M 3.63M 11.92M
Selling general administrative 105.29M 118.85M 107.54M 125.48M 119.65M
Gross profit 152.29M 173.02M 176.26M 170.20M 141.80M
Reconciled depreciation 24.03M 26.75M 29.73M 31.93M 33.60M
Ebit 14.55M 23.25M 27.80M 15.31M -38.64M
Ebitda 38.58M 56.05M 57.54M 47.24M -5.04M
Depreciation and amortization 24.03M 32.80M 29.73M 31.93M 33.60M
Non operating income net other -0.95M -6.61M -1.40M -0.99M 32.52M
Operating income 14.55M 23.25M 27.80M 15.31M -1.67M
Other operating expenses 528.20M 578.35M 577.41M 738.16M 681.91M
Interest expense 2.20M 0.57M 1.42M 3.92M 4.69M
Tax provision 10.99M 10.78M 5.33M 6.77M 14.24M
Interest income - - - 4.85M 9.13M
Net interest income -2.20M -0.57M -1.42M -3.92M -4.69M
Extraordinary items - - - - -8.10M
Income tax expense 10.99M 10.78M 5.33M 6.77M 14.24M
Total revenue 542.75M 601.60M 614.68M 753.48M 680.24M
Total operating expenses 137.74M 149.76M 138.99M 154.89M 143.47M
Cost of revenue 390.46M 428.59M 438.42M 583.27M 538.44M
Total other income expense net -3.15M -7.17M 16.10M -4.91M 32.52M
Net income from continuing ops 0.41M 5.30M 38.57M 3.63M 11.92M
Net income applicable to common shares 0.41M 5.30M 38.57M 3.63M 11.92M
Breakdown 2023-12-31 2022-12-31 2021-12-31 2020-12-31 2019-12-31
Type yearly yearly yearly yearly yearly
Date 2023-12-31 2022-12-31 2021-12-31 2020-12-31 2019-12-31
Total assets 355.87M 504.16M 510.35M 510.29M 564.16M
Intangible assets 25.35M 24.47M 20.17M 19.71M 19.83M
Other current assets 7.33M 6.65M 7.29M 6.83M 6.73M
Total liab 176.95M 235.76M 234.40M 196.99M 289.76M
Total stockholder equity 178.92M 268.41M 275.95M 313.30M 274.40M
Deferred long term liab - 2.72M 2.39M 1.91M 1.70M
Other current liab 40.51M 55.97M 68.08M 76.28M 94.03M
Common stock 0.25M 0.25M 0.25M 0.24M 0.24M
Capital stock 0.25M 0.25M 0.25M 0.24M 0.24M
Retained earnings 232.46M 330.70M 330.29M 324.99M 286.42M
Other liab - 4.26M 3.35M 3.80M 7.67M
Good will 0.00M 49.09M 48.46M 48.61M 48.45M
Other assets - 8.18M 10.08M 27.84M 6.57M
Cash 42.75M 66.74M 60.81M 57.15M 74.30M
Total current liabilities 161.15M 216.47M 216.79M 179.51M 266.46M
Current deferred revenue 3.79M 1.13M - 5.56M 1.84M
Net debt 29.62M 36.29M 9.45M -23.47M 9.34M
Short term debt 59.81M 88.00M 56.00M 20.00M 68.00M
Short long term debt 55.00M 88.00M 56.00M 20.00M 68.00M
Short long term debt total 72.37M 103.03M 70.27M 33.68M 83.64M
Other stockholder equity -33.03M -41.35M -41.06M 6.59M 10.52M
Property plant equipment - 62.79M 94.49M 87.28M 90.73M
Total current assets 258.85M 338.04M 337.15M 326.84M 378.75M
Net tangible assets - 194.85M 207.32M 244.98M 206.12M
Net receivables 120.50M 124.47M 134.57M 142.43M 152.58M
Inventory 88.27M 140.18M 134.47M 120.43M 145.13M
Accounts payable 57.03M 71.37M 92.71M 83.23M 102.59M
Accumulated other comprehensive income -20.76M -21.19M -13.52M -18.52M -22.78M
Common stock total equity - 0.25M 0.25M 0.24M 0.24M
Retained earnings total equity - 330.70M 330.29M 324.99M 286.42M
Treasury stock - -368.19M -355.16M -295.50M -277.82M
Non currrent assets other 1.57M 1.94M 2.35M 2.75M 2.16M
Non current assets total 97.02M 166.12M 173.20M 183.45M 185.41M
Capital lease obligations 17.37M 15.03M 14.27M 13.68M 20.54M
Breakdown 2022-12-31 2021-12-31 2020-12-31 2019-12-31 2018-12-31
Type yearly yearly yearly yearly yearly
Date 2022-12-31 2021-12-31 2020-12-31 2019-12-31 2018-12-31
Investments -21.21M -17.04M -23.73M -23.97M 23.57M
Change to liabilities -30.74M 0.87M -40.03M 17.81M -8.57M
Total cashflows from investing activities -21.21M -17.04M -23.73M -23.97M 23.57M
Net borrowings 32.00M 36.00M -48.00M -33.50M -36.50M
Total cash from financing activities 20.50M -22.03M -65.96M -39.23M -53.32M
Change to operating activities -0.92M -0.63M -0.24M 4.65M -0.59M
Net income 0.41M 5.30M 38.57M 3.63M 11.92M
Change in cash 5.93M 3.66M -17.15M 21.09M -14.13M
Begin period cash flow 60.81M 57.15M 74.30M 53.21M 67.34M
End period cash flow 66.74M 60.81M 57.15M 74.30M 53.21M
Total cash from operating activities 10.93M 40.28M 73.39M 85.26M 12.86M
Depreciation 24.03M 26.75M 29.73M 31.93M 33.60M
Other cashflows from investing activities -7.20M -4.46M -6.87M -2.65M 43.72M
Change to inventory -9.91M -14.98M 28.30M -19.58M -19.87M
Change to account receivables 12.77M 2.01M 14.88M 17.20M 5.46M
Sale purchase of stock -13.04M -59.66M -17.68M -1.93M -13.82M
Other cashflows from financing activities 134.54M 113.64M 74.71M 68.70M 65.01M
Change to netincome 15.29M 18.11M 11.64M 11.96M -9.10M
Capital expenditures 20.59M 17.04M 23.23M 23.97M 22.66M
Change receivables 12.77M 2.01M 14.88M 17.20M 5.46M
Cash flows other operating -0.92M 5.33M -9.71M 4.65M -0.59M
Cash and cash equivalents changes 10.22M 1.22M -16.31M 22.06M -16.89M
Change in working capital -28.81M -9.88M 2.90M 20.08M -23.57M
Stock based compensation 10.01M 9.97M 9.12M 8.85M 8.82M
Other non cash items 3.90M 9.70M -6.46M 22.56M -21.89M
Free cash flow -9.66M 23.24M 50.16M 61.29M -9.81M

Peer Comparison*

Sector: Technology Industry: Consumer Electronics

Stock Name
Change
(USD)
Price
(USD)
Trailing
PE (x)
Forward
PE (x)
Price Sales
TTM (x)
Price to Book Value (x)
Enterprise Value
to Revenue (x)
Enterprise Value
to EBITDA (x)
UEIC
Universal Electronics Inc
0.66
13.58%
5.52 - 18.12 0.31 0.72 0.38 -17.09
AAPL
Apple Inc.
-1.80
0.52%
342.37 34.61 31.15 8.98 44.31 9.02 25.71
SSNLF
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
-
-%
65.21 19.52 12.97 0.00 1.05 0.89 2.87
SNEJF
Sony Corp
-0.17
0.63%
26.98 21.47 16.47 0.01 2.65 1.72 8.01
SONY
Sony Group Corp
-
-%
27.00 19.93 16.18 0.01 2.60 1.72 8.01

Profile*

Universal Electronics Inc

Universal Electronics Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, ships, and supports control and sensor technology solutions in the United States, the People's Republic of China, rest of Asia, Europe, Latin America, and internationally. The company offers voice-enabled automatically-programmed universal two-way radio frequency, as well as infrared remote controls to video service providers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), retailers, and private label customers; wall-mount and handheld thermostat controllers and connected accessories for smart energy management systems to OEM customers, hotels, hospitality, and system integrators; proprietary and standards-based RF sensors for residential security, safety, and home automation applications; and integrated circuits on which its software and universal device control database is embedded to OEMs, video service providers, and private label customers. It also provides software, firmware and technology solutions that can enable devices such as Smart TVs, hybrid set-top boxes, audio systems, smart speakers, game consoles, and other consumer electronic and smart home devices to wirelessly connect and interoperate within home networks; cloud-services that support its embedded software and hardware solutions; intellectual property that the company licenses to OEMs and video service providers; embedded and cloud-enabled software for firmware update provisioning and digital rights management validation services to consumer electronics brands; and AV accessories, including universal remote controls, television wall mounts and stands, and digital television antennas. In addition, the company QuickSet, a software application that can be embedded in entertainment or smart home platform or can be delivered as a cloud-based service, through QuickSet Cloud, to enable universal device setup, interoperability, and control. Universal Electronics Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Scottsdale Quarter, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, 85254-2494

480 530 3000

4177

Name Title Year Born
Mr. Paul D. Arling Chairman & CEO 1962
Mr. Bryan M. Hackworth CFO & Sr. VP 1970
Mr. Menno V. Koopmans Sr. VP of Global Sales & Marketing 1976
Mr. Ramzi S. Ammari Sr. VP of Corp. Planning & Strategy 1966
Mr. Richard K Carnifax VP of Manufacturing & Operations NA
Mr. Richard A. Firehammer Jr. Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. 1958
Dr. Norman G. Sheridan Ph.D.,   Sr. VP of Engineering 1962
Mr. Cheung Hyen Chong Exec. VP of Asia 1962
Mr. Stephen L. Gutman Sr. VP of Global Sales of Subscription Broadcast NA
Mr. Hrag G. Ohannessian Sr. VP of Global Sales at Home Automation, Security and Hospitality NA

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