Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) AI Stock Analysis

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Electronics Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of advanced control products, audio-video accessories, and intelligent wireless security and smart home solutions. The company serves video services, consumer electronics, home automation, security, climate control, and home appliances markets. Core products include universal radio frequency and infrared remote controls for video service providers, original equipment manufacturers, retailers, and private label customers. Universal Electronics also manufactures integrated circuits embedded with proprietary software and device control databases, alongside cloud-based services and intellectual property licenses.

Universal Electronics has faced declining revenue, with a 5-year revenue CAGR of -9.7% from FY2020 to FY2025. Annual sales fell from $601.6M in FY2021 to $542.8M in FY2022, $420.5M in FY2023, $394.9M in FY2024, and $368.3M in FY2025. Gross margin was 28.0% in FY2025, operating margin was -0.0%, and net income was -$18.6M. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, revenue fell 25.0% year-over-year, while quarterly earnings dropped 42.5%. Over the trailing twelve months, revenue reached $330.6M with an operating margin of 6.5%, a profit margin of -4.6%, and an EPS of -$1.12.

As of June 30, 2026, Universal Electronics held $32.4M in cash and short-term investments alongside total debt of $30.3M, leaving net cash of $2.1M. Shareholders' equity stood at $143.0M, with a current ratio of 1.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. In FY2025, the company generated $23.6M in operating cash flow and $19.8M in free cash flow. Cash usage in FY2025 included $3.9M in capital expenditures and $3.1M in share buybacks.

Universal Electronics trades at a forward P/E of 11.9x, below the 18.8x median of its US-listed Technology peers. Its EV/EBITDA of 5.8x and price-to-sales ratio of 0.2x also compare to peer medians of 16.6x and 2.8x, respectively. The company carries an enterprise value of $64.9M and a price-to-book ratio of 0.5x. Over the past year, the stock returned 24.4%, outperforming the 16.8% return of the S&P 500 (SPY). Over five years, the shares fell 87.8% while the S&P 500 gained 83.0%.

Analyst coverage consists of 1 Hold rating, with 0 Strong Buy, 0 Buy, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The mean price target is $5.00, which is 5.8% below the last closing price of $5.31 on October 16, 2026. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, the consensus EPS estimate is $0.45 on revenue of $303.8M. The company has beaten EPS expectations in 3 of the last 4 quarters. The next earnings date is November 5, 2026.

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