SemiLEDS (LEDS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

SemiLEDS Corporation (NASDAQ: LEDS) is a developer and manufacturer of advanced nitride semiconductor products, specializing in light-emitting diode (LED) and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Marina, California, the company has built a vertically integrated platform that spans clinical research and design, epitaxial growth, chip fabrication, packaging, and testing. SemiLEDS leverages proprietary GaN-on-silicon (GaN-on-Si) and GaN-on-silicon-carbide (GaN-on-SiC) processes, enabling high-performance solutions for lighting, communications, sensing, and power electronics applications.

The company’s product portfolio includes UV-C and UV-A LED arrays for disinfection and curing, high-brightness LEDs for horticultural and general illumination, microLED displays, power amplifiers for wireless communications, and custom GaN power devices for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. SemiLEDS’ UV-C LEDs are designed to meet growing demand for air, surface, and water purification across healthcare, transportation, and consumer markets, while its horticultural lighting systems support indoor and greenhouse farming efficiency by optimizing spectral output and energy consumption.

SemiLEDS serves a global customer base, with manufacturing facilities and research centers in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company maintains strategic partnerships in China for epitaxial wafer production, and collaborates with research institutions in the United States and Europe to accelerate development of next-generation solid-state lighting and power electronics. Its sales and distribution channels span tier-1 lighting OEMs, telecommunications equipment manufacturers, agricultural technology firms, and government agencies focused on public health and sustainability initiatives.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer H. Michael Tan, SemiLEDS has emphasized scaling manufacturing capacity and expanding its intellectual property portfolio. The management team combines extensive experience in semiconductor engineering, photonics, and global supply chain optimization, positioning the company to capitalize on emerging trends in ultraviolet disinfection, microLED displays, and GaN-based power conversion. Ongoing R&D investments aim to enhance device performance, drive cost reductions, and support the transition to energy-efficient technologies worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.73 to $2.88
• 50-Day Range: $2.15 to $2.99
• 52-Week Range: $0.92 to $3.16
• Volume: 36,529 shs
• Average Volume: 138,519 shs
• Market Capitalization: $22.63 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

SemiLEDS Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SemiLEDS scored higher than 29% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 578th out of 666 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: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for SemiLEDS.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of SemiLEDS is -34.50, 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 SemiLEDS is -34.50, 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

SemiLEDS has a P/B Ratio of 8.90. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.10% of the float of SemiLEDS has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SemiLEDS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SemiLEDS has recently decreased by 66.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

SemiLEDS does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

SemiLEDS does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.10% of the float of SemiLEDS has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SemiLEDS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SemiLEDS has recently decreased by 66.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.20

News Sentiment

SemiLEDS has a news sentiment score of 0.20. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for SemiLEDS this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

52.10% of the stock of SemiLEDS is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

76.29% of the stock of SemiLEDS is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

LEDS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LEDS shares performed this year?

SemiLEDS's stock was trading at $1.29 at the start of the year. Since then, LEDS stock has increased by 114.0% and is now trading at $2.76.

How were SemiLEDS's earnings last quarter?

SemiLEDS Corporation (NASDAQ:LEDS) issued its earnings results on Friday, July, 11th. The semiconductor company reported $0.03 EPS for the quarter. The semiconductor company had revenue of $17.65 million for the quarter. SemiLEDS had a negative net margin of 7.02% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 40.75%.

Does SemiLEDS have any subsidiaries?

SemiLEDS subsidiaries include these companies: Helios Crew Corporation, SemiLEDs International Corporation Ltd., SemiLEDs Optoelectronics Co, Taiwan Bandaoti Zhaoming Co, and Xuhe Guangdian Co.

How do I buy shares of SemiLEDS?

Shares of LEDS 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 SemiLEDS own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that SemiLEDS investors own include Zynga (ZNGA), iBio (IBIO), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), Plug Power (PLUG), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Amyris (AMRS) and Atossa Genetics (ATOS).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/11/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/14/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 8/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC COMP - SEMIC
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LEDS
• CIK: 1333822
• Web: www.semileds.com
• Phone: (863) 758-6788
• Fax: 886-3758-2688
• Employees: 130
• Year Founded: 2005

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.17)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$2.04 million
• Net Margins: -7.02%
• Pretax Margin: -7.02%
• Return on Equity: -40.75%
• Return on Assets: -7.38%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.17
• Current Ratio: 1.01
• Quick Ratio: 0.26

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.18 million
• Price / Sales: 4.37
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.31 per share
• Price / Book: 8.90

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 8,200,000
• Free Float: 3,928,000
• Market Cap: $22.63 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.96