After Nvidia (NVDA) dominated attention of the AI trade this week, George Tsilis turns to a stock that has fallen under many investors' radars: Supermicro (SMCI). As George notes, the company beat its most recent earnings but faces steepening competition against peers.
I initiated a position in Super Micro Computer (SMCI) in recent days, following its sharp decline from $122 to $33 over two years, as a rebound looks to be next. SMCI's projected sales and income growth remains robust this year, with only a moderate slowdown expected in 2027. Today's forward P/E of 12x and EV/EBITDA of 10.6x suggest SMCI is now attractively valued, approaching pre-AI mania multiples.
Super Micro is rated 'Buy' due to strong AI server demand, unique solutions, and undervaluation despite margin compression. SMCI's modular design and DLC scale enable it to launch NVIDIA Blackwell systems four weeks ahead of the competition. Trading at a 42.9% EV/Sales discount to peers, SMCI offers a conservative target of $37 and a bullish recovery potential to $62.
| Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals Industry | Information Technology Sector | Charles Liang CEO | NASDAQ (NGS) Exchange | 86800U302 CUSIP |
| US Country | 5,684 Employees | - Last Dividend | 1 Oct 2024 Last Split | 29 Mar 2007 IPO Date |
Super Micro Computer, Inc., a stalwart in the high-performance server and storage solutions industry, orchestrates and manufactures cutting-edge products characterized by their modular and open architecture. With a global footprint extending across the United States, Europe, Asia, and other international markets, the company stands as a pillar of innovation and efficiency in the computing world. Super Micro Computer, Inc. is dedicated to providing versatile solutions that meet the expanding needs of enterprise data centers, cloud computing environments, artificial intelligence technologies, and the emerging realms of 5G and edge computing. Its inception in 1993 and subsequent establishment of its headquarters in San Jose, California, mark the beginning of a journey aimed at revolutionizing server and storage capabilities worldwide, leveraging both direct and indirect sales channels, including distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers, to reach its vast and varied clientele.