UEIC

Universal Electronics Inc. Technology Consumer Electronics

9/12
Innovation Score

Patent Activity

3/3
135 patents found FUZZY

Cash Runway

3/3
Operating cash flow positive — self-funding.
Cash on hand: $32.3M

Revenue Trajectory

0/3
Revenue: $368.3M
YoY Growth: -20.6%

Management Quality

3/3
Insider ownership: 28.3%
SBC/Revenue: 11.5%
No reverse splits detected

Key Metrics

Market Cap $54.2M
Revenue $368.3M
Revenue Growth (YoY) -20.6%
Cash on Hand $32.3M
Cash Runway Cash Flow Positive
Shares Outstanding 12.6M
Insider Ownership 28.3%
SBC / Revenue 11.5%
Sector / Industry Technology / Consumer Electronics

Patents (135)

Match type: FUZZY — company name matched partially; verify assignee

7-Step Risk Assessment

How UEIC maps to our micro cap methodology:

  1. Innovation Signal 135 patents identified. This suggests the company is investing in defensible IP.
  2. Cash Runway Check Cash flow positive. No dilution risk from capital raises.
  3. Revenue Trajectory -20.6% YoY growth on $368.3M revenue. Revenue declining — investigate whether this is temporary or structural.
  4. Management Alignment Insiders hold 28.3% of shares. SBC is 11.5% of revenue.
  5. Competitive Moat Review the company's 10-K for barriers to entry: patents, network effects, switching costs, regulatory approvals. This step requires manual research.
  6. Catalyst Identification Look for upcoming catalysts: FDA decisions, contract wins, product launches, partnerships. Check recent 8-K filings and earnings transcripts.
  7. Position Sizing Micro caps carry outsized risk. Consider position sizing relative to conviction level and portfolio concentration. This is a $54.2M company.

Financial Detail

Free Cash Flow $26.6M
FCF Yield 49.0%
Return on Equity -12.4%
Debt / Equity 22.9%
Gross Margin 29.3%
Profit Margin -5.1%
Operating Margin 1.5%
Price / Book 0.37
Current Ratio 1.72
Dividend Yield None
Share Count Change (YoY) N/A
Share Count Change (3yr) N/A

Quality Flags

Low Debt FCF Positive

Free Cash Flow Trend

Insufficient Data
Consecutive Years FCF Positive 0

Disclaimer: This is an automated screening tool, not investment advice. Micro cap stocks are inherently risky with low liquidity and high volatility. The innovation score is based on publicly available data and may not reflect the full picture. Steps 5-7 of the methodology require your own research. See our full disclaimer.

Last screened: 2026-05-11