Universal Electronics Inc

Universal Electronics Inc operates with a market capitalization of $50.02 million and a price-to-book ratio of 0.31, indicating a significant discount to its book value. The company's liquidity position is characterized by $23.13 million in cash and equivalents, but its free cash flow is negative at -$6.31 million, suggesting operational cash generation is insufficient to cover capital expenditures. The current ratio of 1.6 indicates the company can cover its short-term liabilities with its current assets, but the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises liquidity concerns.

Profitability metrics show a challenging operating environment for Universal Electronics Inc. The company reported a net loss of $8.19 million and an operating loss of $4.45 million, with a return on equity of -5.13% and a return on assets of -2.61%. These figures are below the industry median for profitability, as defined by the industry_config, which emphasizes gross margin and EBITDA as key performance indicators. The gross profit of $25.95 million on $90.45 million in revenue yields a gross margin of 28.7%, which is in line with the industry median but does not offset the operating losses.

The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment focused on remote control products and related technologies, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the financial snapshot. This lack of segment and geographic diversification increases exposure to market-specific risks, particularly in the consumer electronics sector, which is sensitive to macroeconomic conditions and technological shifts.

Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. The financial snapshot does not provide forward-looking revenue guidance, but the operating loss and negative free cash flow suggest a challenging near-term outlook. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of $5.00, which implies a potential upside of 26.3% from the current market price of $3.96. However, the absence of strong buy or buy recommendations from analysts indicates a cautious sentiment toward the stock.

Risk factors for Universal Electronics Inc include liquidity constraints and the potential for dilution, although the risk of dilution is currently assessed as low. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26 suggests a conservative capital structure, but the negative free cash flow and operating losses could pressure liquidity in the near term. The risk assessment also highlights the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt as a key flag, which could limit the company's ability to invest in growth opportunities or withstand a downturn.

Recent events, as reflected in the financial snapshot, include a continued operating loss and negative free cash flow, which are consistent with the company's recent performance. No specific recent filings or transcripts are provided in the input data, so the narrative is based on the latest available financial results.

Universal Electronics Inc (UEIC.O) has recorded a series of notable new institutional holdings, marking the first analysis for the ticker with no prior basis for delta computation. The most significant addition involves an investor acquiring 564,709 shares valued at approximately $2.04 million as of December 31, 2025. This position represents a weight of roughly 0.003% in the investor's portfolio, signaling a fresh entry into the company's shareholder base. Additional notable additions were detected across multiple reporting periods, further diversifying the ownership structure. As of June 30, 2024, another investor added 304,416 shares valued at $3.54 million. More recent filings from March 31, 2026, show several other investors initiating positions, including one holding 371,216 shares valued at $1.53 million and another with 56,520 shares valued at $0.23 million. These new positions contribute to a broader shareholder landscape that currently includes 14 top holders. The company is overseen by a single officer and monitored by three analysts, though it does not currently hold membership in any major indices. The accumulation of these new stakes suggests growing institutional interest, even as the company maintains a relatively small analyst following. The significance of these changes lies in the establishment of a new baseline for ownership tracking. With no prior data for comparison, these initial entries provide the first snapshot of institutional engagement. The presence of multiple new holders across different timeframes indicates a steady, albeit small-scale, accumulation of shares by various investment entities.

Operating income improved 58.1% year-over-year to -$6.4 million, signaling a meaningful deceleration in operational losses.

Net income narrowed significantly by 22.6% year-over-year to -$18.6 million, indicating improving profitability trends.

Free cash flow improved 21.6% year-over-year to -$11.3 million, demonstrating better cash generation efficiency.

Long-term debt decreased to $24.1 million, reducing leverage and strengthening the balance sheet position.

The stock trades at $4.00, offering 25% upside to the single analyst consensus price target of $5.00.

Operating and net margins rank in the bottom quartile of the Household Electronics cohort, indicating poor profitability.

The company carries a high credit risk flag, suggesting significant concerns regarding its ability to meet obligations.

Return on equity remains negative at -5.13%, underperforming the cohort median of 2.02% significantly.

Revenue $87.7M, −20,6% YoY; Operating income +119,6% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $87.7M, −20,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income +119,6% YoY
• ▍Net income +76,1% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +136,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin -1.2%

Revenue $90.6M, −11,3% YoY; Operating income −1 179,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $90.6M, −11,3% YoY
• ▍Operating income −1 179,4% YoY
• ▍Net income −213,4% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −16 565,0% YoY
• ▍Net margin -9.2%

Revenue $97.7M, +8,0% YoY; Operating income +122,6% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $97.7M, +8,0% YoY
• ▍Operating income +122,6% YoY
• ▍Net income +64,5% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +79,0% YoY
• ▍Net margin -3.0%

Revenue $92.3M; Operating income -$3.8M.

• ▍Revenue $92.3M
• ▍Operating income -$3.8M
• ▍Net margin -6.8%

Revenue $110.5M; Operating income -$4.4M.

• ▍Revenue $110.5M
• ▍Operating income -$4.4M
• ▍Net margin -4.1%

Revenue $102.1M; Operating income $418.0k.

• ▍Revenue $102.1M
• ▍Operating income $418.0k
• ▍Net margin -2.6%

Revenue $90.5M; Operating income -$4.5M.

• ▍Revenue $90.5M
• ▍Operating income -$4.5M
• ▍Net margin -9.1%

Revenue $368.3M, −6,7% YoY; Operating income +58,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $368.3M, −6,7% YoY
• ▍Operating income +58,1% YoY
• ▍Net income +22,6% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +21,6% YoY
• ▍Net margin -5.1%

Revenue $394.9M, −6,1% YoY; Operating income +82,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $394.9M, −6,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income +82,1% YoY
• ▍Net income +75,5% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +83,9% YoY
• ▍Net margin -6.1%

Revenue $420.5M, −22,5% YoY; Operating income −686,3% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $420.5M, −22,5% YoY
• ▍Operating income −686,3% YoY
• ▍Net income −24 237,1% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −2 414,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin -23.4%

Revenue $542.8M, −9,8% YoY; Operating income −15,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $542.8M, −9,8% YoY
• ▍Operating income −15,4% YoY
• ▍Net income −92,3% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −74,4% YoY
• ▍Net margin 0.1%

Revenue $601.6M; Operating income $17.2M.

• ▍Revenue $601.6M
• ▍Operating income $17.2M
• ▍Net margin 0.9%