Valens Semiconductor (VLN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Valens Semiconductor Ltd. is a developer of semiconductor chips that enable high-speed, long-distance connectivity over standard copper cables. The company’s core technology delivers reliable, low-latency transmission of video, audio, Ethernet, control signals and power over a single twisted-pair cable, reducing the need for multiple cables and connectors. Valens serves a wide range of end markets, including professional audio-visual systems, data centers, industrial automation and automotive applications.

In the automotive sector, Valens offers advanced in-vehicle connectivity solutions that support high-resolution cameras, displays, sensors and driver-assistance systems. Its chipset portfolio, marketed under the “V by Valens” brand, is designed to meet stringent automotive requirements for electromagnetic compatibility, safety and ruggedness. In professional AV and IT environments, the company’s HDBaseT-compatible products enable integrators to deploy 4K/UHD video distribution, remote device control and Ethernet networking over single-cable runs up to 100 meters.

Founded in 2012 by Ofer Ben-Noon, Valens is headquartered in Yokneam, Israel, with additional research, development and sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Under the leadership of CEO Ofer Ben-Noon and a management team drawn from leading semiconductor and automotive firms, the company has built a global network of strategic partnerships. Its technology has been adopted by major electronics manufacturers, automotive OEMs and system integrators worldwide.

Valens went public on the New York Stock Exchange through a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transaction in 2021. Since then, the company has continued to expand its product roadmap and strengthen its position in emerging markets such as automotive Ethernet, smart factories and next-generation professional AV. With a focus on innovation and interoperability, Valens aims to set new benchmarks for performance and reliability in copper-cable connectivity.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.62 to $2.74
• 50-Day Range: $2.00 to $2.78
• 52-Week Range: $1.67 to $3.50
• Volume: 267,430 shs
• Average Volume: 377,213 shs
• Market Capitalization: $284.99 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $4.00
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

Valens Semiconductor Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Valens Semiconductor scored higher than 65% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 302nd out of 662 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Strong Buy

Consensus Rating

Valens Semiconductor has received a consensus rating of Strong Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Valens Semiconductor has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Valens Semiconductor are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.33) to ($0.25) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Valens Semiconductor is -8.12, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Valens Semiconductor is -8.12, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Valens Semiconductor has a P/B Ratio of 2.00. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.14% of the float of Valens Semiconductor has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Valens Semiconductor has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Valens Semiconductor has recently increased by 17.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Valens Semiconductor does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Valens Semiconductor does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.14% of the float of Valens Semiconductor has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Valens Semiconductor has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Valens Semiconductor has recently increased by 17.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Valens Semiconductor has a news sentiment score of 1.76. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Valens Semiconductor this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for VLN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Valens Semiconductor insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

58.92% of the stock of Valens Semiconductor is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 33.90% of the stock of Valens Semiconductor is held by institutions.

VLN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VLN shares performed this year?

Valens Semiconductor's stock was trading at $2.60 at the start of the year. Since then, VLN shares have increased by 3.1% and is now trading at $2.68.

How were Valens Semiconductor's earnings last quarter?

Valens Semiconductor, Ltd. (NYSE:VLN) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 7th. The company reported ($0.07) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.03) by $0.04. The company had revenue of $16.83 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.48 million. Valens Semiconductor had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.44% and a negative net margin of 55.20%.
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How do I buy shares of Valens Semiconductor?

Shares of VLN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Valens Semiconductor own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Valens Semiconductor investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Dorian LPG (LPG), Arista Networks (ANET), Adobe (ADBE), LifeMD (LFMD) and Meta Platforms (META).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Today: 7/06/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC COMP - SEMIC
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment
• Current Symbol: NYSE:VLN
• CIK: 1863006
• Web: www.ptktech.com
• Phone: 972-9762-6900
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 310
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $4.00
• High Stock Price Target: $4.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $4.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +49.3%
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.33)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$36.58 million
• Net Margins: -55.20%
• Pretax Margin: -54.97%
• Return on Equity: -20.44%
• Return on Assets: -17.33%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 8.10
• Quick Ratio: 7.46

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $57.86 million
• Price / Sales: 4.93
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.34 per share
• Price / Book: 2.00

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 106,340,000
• Free Float: 43,685,000
• Market Cap: $284.99 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.27