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UEIC · Nasdaq · Technology

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) — Rank #139 by gross profitability (GP/assets 0.40) · ROE -13.0% · Piotroski F-Score 6 / 9.

As-of 2026-10-30 · CIK 0000101984 · all metrics point-in-time as of the filing date.

About

Universal Electronics Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, ships, and supports home entertainment control products, technology and software solutions, climate control solutions, wireless sensors and smart home control products, and audio-video accessories.

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It offers radio frequency (RF) capable and voice-enabled universal remote control products; and low-power RF and energy-harvesting microcontrollers, and embedded and cloud software to video service providers and consumer electronics original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), as well as distributes a portfolio of replacement remote controls, free-to-air antennas, and television and soundbar wall mounts directly to retailers. The company also provides wireless and wired controllers, smart thermostats and connected peripherals for sensing and smart energy management to OEM customers, hotels, utilities, and system integrators; proprietary and standards-based RF wireless remote controls and sensor for residential security, safety, and home automation applications; and integrated circuits, on which its software and universal device control database are embedded to OEMs, video service providers, smart home dealers, and private label customers. It offers software, firmware, and technology solutions that enables devices, such as smart TVs, hybrid set-top boxes, and other consumer electronic and smart home devices to wirelessly connect and interoperate within home networks; and cloud-enabled software for firmware update provisioning and digital rights management validation services to consumer electronics brands, as well as licenses intellectual property to OEMs and video service providers. It has operations in the United States, the People's Republic of China, rest of Asia, Europe, Latin America, and internationally. Universal Electronics Inc.

was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Industry
Consumer Electronics
Sector
Technology
State
DE
Filer Category
Accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Fiscal Year End
December 31
Website
uei.com

Company Snapshot

P/E, P/B, and dividend yield matter most — book value provides a floor.

Market Cap

—

P/E (annual)

—

P/S (annual)

—

P/B

—

P/OCF (annual)

—

Shareholder Yield

—

Employees

3,099

Industry

Consumer Electronics

Exchange

Nasdaq

9/11

Flags passed

UEIC fails 1 critical flag

Passes 9 of 11 quality flags, 1 caution

  • FAIL
    Revenue declining YoY

    Revenue contracted year over year

  • CAUTION
    Disclosure regression

    A previously-disclosed line item is no longer reported — worth checking the filing for why

  • PASS
    Gross margin holding
  • PASS
    Dilution within 2%
  • PASS
    FCF not negative from investment
  • PASS
    Operating margin holding
  • PASS
    Free cash flow intact
  • PASS
    Passes safety gate
  • PASS
    No competitive retreat
  • PASS
    SBC not compressing margin
  • PASS
    No valuation convergence

Strengths Sequential beat (rev + EPS)

No data Balance sheet — not counted as a pass.

A count of the 12 warning flags that could be evaluated. Unweighted: colour follows the worst flag.

Quality Profile

Profitability

1/1 pass
GP / assets
0.40
Return on equity
-13.0%
Gross margin trend
PASS

Safety

1/1 pass
Balance-sheet safety
PASS
Debt / equity
0.81
Current ratio
1.77×
Net cash
$32.40M

Cash Flow

3/3 pass
Positive FCF
PASS
Cash-backed earnings
PASS
Accruals healthy
PASS
SBC / revenue
1.4%

Growth

1/2 pass
Revenue growth
-6.7%
Piotroski F-Score
6 / 9
Share dilution
1.6%

Asset value and restructuring potential (balance-sheet strength) are the primary reads at this stage.

Profitability

Does it make money well?

Warning: Revenue declining YoY · GP/assets 80th percentile of 47 SIC 36 peers

Gross profitability (GP / assets)

0.40

Primary signal (Novy-Marx).

80th pctl of 47 SIC 36 peers

Return on equity

-13.0%

Gross margin

28.9%

13th pctl of 47 SIC 36 peers

Revenue growth (YoY)

-6.7%

Gross margin improving

Margin trend vs prior year.

PASS

Operating Leverage

2022202320242025
Revenue vs COGS
Revenue vs OpEx
Op. Income vs Revenue

Growth

Revenue CAGR (3Y)

-12.1%

Revenue CAGR (5Y)

-9.7%

Earnings CAGR (3Y)

—

FCF CAGR (3Y)

—

Cash Flow Health

Is the cash real?

No warning flags · FCF 206% above net income

Free cash flow

$19.75M

Operating cash flow minus capex.

Positive free cash flow

PASS

FCF vs net income

206.2%

(FCF − net income) ÷ |net income|. Positive: cash above earnings. Negative: below.

FCF not below net income

Fails when free cash flow is below net income (yellow flag).

PASS

Accruals healthy

Cash-backed earnings.

PASS

SBC / revenue

1.4%

Stock-based comp intensity.

Balance Sheet Strength

Can it survive a storm?

No warning flags · net cash $32.40M, F-Score 6/9

Balance-sheet safety

Composite anti-fragile check.

PASS

Debt / equity

0.81

43rd pctl of 45 SIC 36 peers (best = lowest)

Current ratio

1.77×

20th pctl of 47 SIC 36 peers

Quick ratio

0.83×

Net cash

$32.40M

Cash & equivalents minus total debt.

Piotroski F-Score

6 / 9

Fundamental-strength score (0-9).

Valuation

Is the price reasonable?

No warning flags

Capital allocation quality

Composite score

3.0 / 5

Good
Share count trend
1.6%2/5 Fair
Buyback timing
N/AN/A
Dividend growth consistency(non-payer or broken streak)
0 yr3/5 Good
Net debt trajectory(deleveraging)
2.0%4/5 Strong

Lifecycle Phase History

20202025
Value
Capital Return
Decline

Price History

UEIC-89.2% · -35.9% CAGRSPY+82.9% · +12.8% CAGR

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Source filings on SEC EDGAR: 10-K annual reports · 10-Q quarterly reports