CEVA, Inc. (CEVA) — Stock Score Summary

CEVA, Inc. (CEVA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 72/100 based on Quality (44/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (74/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. CEVA provides silicon IP and software licensing, but its low quality score of 43 and weak value score of 40 indicate structural profitability challenges. While it operates in the technology sector, it lacks the advanced packaging exposure or scale required to benefit from the current AI hardware bottleneck.

CEVA, Inc. is a leading licensor of silicon intellectual property (IP) for smart and connected devices, specializing in digital signal processors (DSPs), AI processors, and platforms for 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and sensing applications. The company benefits from deep expertise in signal processing and AI, a comprehensive portfolio of patented IP, and strong relationships with leading semiconductor companies, enabling efficient and low-power processing. CEVA is a pure-play IP licensor, embedding its foundational technologies into billions of devices annually, playing a critical role in wireless communications and edge AI ecosystems.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$46.00
Market Cap$1.2B
P/E (Forward)60.22
Price/Book4.08
Return on Equity-3.9%
Return on Invested Capital-3.2%
Debt/Equity4.99
Gross Margin87.2%
Operating Margin-18.8%
Revenue Growth11.5%
Free Cash Flow$4M

CEVA, Inc. operates in the Semiconductors industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CEVA, Inc.’s (CEVA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for CEVA, Inc. (CEVA) is 72/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (44), Value (38), and Momentum (74) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does CEVA, Inc. have an economic moat?
CEVA, Inc. (CEVA) has a Quality factor score of 44/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is CEVA, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for CEVA, Inc. (CEVA) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 72/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is CEVA, Inc. in?
CEVA, Inc. (CEVA) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductors industry (United States).