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Richardson Electronics
(NASDAQ:RELL)
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Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
$11.00
▲(1.57% Upside)
The score reflects a strong balance sheet and constructive earnings-call outlook (growth momentum, improving profitability, and defined milestones), tempered by thin/volatile profitability and cash-flow inconsistency. Valuation is a notable negative due to the very high P/E, while technical indicators are neutral-to-cautious with the stock below key short-term moving averages.
Positive Factors
Low Leverage / Balance Sheet Strength
A very low debt-to-equity ratio provides durable financial flexibility: it lowers refinancing and interest-rate risk, enables opportunistic investments or acquisitions, supports the dividend and capex plans, and gives the company runway through industry cycles.
Consistent Revenue Momentum & Segment Growth
Sustained top-line growth across six quarters signals structural demand recovery and execution. Strength in engineered solutions and Canvys (with backlog) diversifies revenue streams, improves visibility, and reduces reliance on any single cyclical end market over the medium term.
Strong Cash Position and Capital Discipline
A healthy cash balance and no short-term revolver usage create a durable liquidity buffer. Investing excess cash conservatively while maintaining a dividend shows capital discipline, enabling funding for strategic initiatives, working capital needs, or opportunistic investments.
Negative Factors
Thin and Volatile Profitability
Margins near breakeven and very low ROE indicate limited profit resilience; modest profit margins leave little room for adverse cost or pricing pressure. Combined with historical volatility, this constrains reinvestment, weakens returns, and raises execution risk over multiple quarters.
Inconsistent Cash Generation / Falling FCF
Marked decline and variability in free cash flow undermine durable funding for growth, dividends, or debt repayment. Irregular cash conversion increases reliance on timing of working capital and inventory cycles, making longer-term planning and capital allocation less predictable.
Inventory Concentration and Supplier Risk
Concentration in a critical supplier ties up cash and creates structural supply risk. If that supplier faces disruption or exits, product availability and margins could suffer. High inventory outlays as mitigation can depress returns and limit flexibility for other investments.
Richardson Electronics (RELL) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$153.60M
Dividend Yield2.25%
Average Volume (3M)49.25K
Price to Earnings (P/E)162.1
Beta (1Y)0.61
Revenue Growth6.17%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees407
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryHardware, Equipment & Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.01
Shares Outstanding12,481,251
10 Day Avg. Volume50,487
30 Day Avg. Volume49,248
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)0.70
Price to Sales (P/S)0.53
P/FCF Ratio14.22
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.64
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.46
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.49
Enterprise Value/Ebitda26.60
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$12.00Price Target Upside10.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Richardson Electronics Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company DescriptionRichardson Electronics, Ltd. engages in the power and microwave technologies, customized display solutions, and healthcare businesses in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. Its Power and Microwave Technologies Group segment provides engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; technical services for microwave and industrial equipment; and power conversion and RF and microwave component for broadcast transmission, CO2 laser cutting, diagnostic imaging, dielectric and induction heating, high energy transfer, high voltage switching, plasma, power conversion, radar, and radiation oncology applications. The company's Canvys segment provides custom display solutions, such as touch screens, protective panels, all-in-one computers, custom enclosures, specialized cabinet finishes, application specific software packages, and certification services to corporate enterprise, financial, healthcare, industrial, and medical original equipment manufacturer markets. Its Healthcare segment manufactures and distributes diagnostic imaging replacement parts for CT and MRI systems; replacement CT and MRI tubes; MRI coils, cold heads, and RF amplifiers; hydrogen thyratrons, klystrons, and magnetrons; flat panel detector upgrades; pre-owned CT systems; and additional replacement solutions, as well as offers CT service training. It serves hospitals, medical centers, asset management companies, independent service organizations, and multi-vendor service providers. The company's products are used to control, switch, or amplify electrical power signals, as well as used as display devices in alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in LaFox, Illinois.
How the Company Makes MoneyRichardson Electronics generates revenue primarily through the sale of electronic components and engineered solutions. The company's key revenue streams include the distribution of power grid tubes, RF components, and other electronic products to various sectors such as telecommunications and healthcare. Additionally, RELL provides value-added services, including engineering support and custom manufacturing, which further contribute to its earnings. Strategic partnerships with manufacturers and technology providers enhance its product offerings and market reach, allowing RELL to tap into diverse customer bases and maintain competitive pricing, thus driving sales and profitability.
Richardson Electronics Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jan 07, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 15, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a predominately positive trajectory: revenue growth for six consecutive quarters, very strong performance in Green Energy (39% growth) and Canvys (28.1% growth), improved operating income and EBITDA, a strong backlog at Canvys, strategic investments (design/demo centers, partnerships), and a healthy cash position. Offsetting items include PMT revenue softness and margin pressure, inventory concentration related to a supplier exit, continuing noise from the prior health-care divestiture affecting YoY comparisons, and residual volatility from project-based businesses. Overall the positive growth, margin improvement in operating expenses, return to profitability, and strategic progress outweigh the listed challenges.Q2-2026 Updates
Positive Updates
Consecutive Quarterly Growth
Company reported its sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth, with consolidated net sales of $52.3 million in Q2 FY26, up 5.7% versus $49.5 million in Q2 FY25 (and +9.0% when excluding the sold health care business).
Strong Green Energy Solutions (GES) Performance
GES sales grew 39.0% year-over-year to $8.3 million and were up 14% sequentially. Growth was driven by Pitch Energy Modules, new product adoption, expanded customer base and international orders (Brazil, Australia, India, France, Italy).
Canvys Revenue and Margin Expansion
Canvys revenue increased 28.1% year-over-year to $8.8 million. Gross margin for Canvys improved to 32.6% (from 31.7%), and Canvys backlog remained strong at $38.0 million, supporting future revenue visibility.
Profitability and Cash Flow Improvement
Operating income improved to approximately $0.13 million in Q2 FY26 from an operating loss of $0.67 million a year ago. Q2 EBITDA improved to $0.7 million (from breakeven), and six-month net income was $1.8 million ($0.12 per diluted share) versus a $0.2 million loss last year.
Strong Cash Position and Capital Discipline
Cash and cash equivalents were $33.1 million at quarter-end, with no outstanding debt on the revolving credit facility. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share and is investing excess cash in short-term money market instruments (≈$10 million earning ~4%).
Strategic Investments and New Bookings
Company added design and demo centers (Sweetwater design center to be fully operational in Q3 FY26; Illinois demo center expected Q4 FY26), expanded technology partnerships (KEBA, Goshen, Wulong), booked its first battery energy storage system in December, and is scaling engineered solutions and global expansion efforts.
Operating Expense Efficiency
Operating expenses improved as a percentage of net sales to 30.5% in Q2 FY26 from 32.3% in Q2 FY25, and improved to 29.8% for the first six months versus 31.1% prior-year, contributing to the return to operating profitability.
Negative Updates
PMT Sales Decline and Margin Pressure
PMT sales declined 4.0% year-over-year to $35.2 million in Q2 FY26; consolidated gross margin slipped to 30.8% from 31.0% primarily due to lower margins in PMT and GES. PMT experienced a slight slowdown in the electronic device MRO business despite growth in RF/wireless components.
Health Care Sale Distorts Year‑over‑Year Comparisons
Sale of the majority of the health care business (completed Q3 FY25) continues to complicate YoY comparisons through Q3 FY26, with residual healthcare activities consolidated into PMT and pressuring comparisons in Q2 and Q3.
Inventory Concentration and Elevated Inventory Spend
Elevated inventory investment related to a single critical supplier (powergrid tubes) remains a near-term cash drag. Final receipts of approx. EUR 1.5 million are expected in Q1 CY2026 before inventory levels normalize; inventory concentration posed supply risk requiring mitigation.
Revenue Mix and Project Volatility
Business remains project- and program-focused, causing quarter-to-quarter variability and forecasting uncertainty. Management noted forecasting challenges with some customers and that some GES shipments were fulfilled from stock due to inconsistent forecasts.
Flat or Soft Areas: Semiconductor and Synthetic Diamond Exposure
Semiconductor fab equipment sales were flat in Q2 (though customer forecasts indicate potential H2 CY2026 improvement). Demand for synthetic diamond-related magnetrons has slowed due to market oversupply, reducing contribution from that niche.
Slight Sequential Decline in Cash
Cash decreased from $35.7 million at the end of Q1 FY26 to $33.1 million at quarter-end, reflecting capex ($1.6 million), dividend payments ($0.9 million), and elevated inventory purchases.
Company Guidance
Guidance highlighted continued momentum into the back half of FY‑26 with the company reiterating FY‑26 as a growth year for PMT and GES and several near‑term operational milestones: Sweetwater design center fully operational in Q3 FY‑26 and a LaFox demo center in Q4 FY‑26; completion of ALTA tube production by end of Q3 FY‑26 and launch of repaired Siemens MX tubes as early as Q4 FY‑26 (profitability from the Siemens repair program expected in Q1 FY‑27, possibly Q4 FY‑26); final inventory receipts of ~EUR 1.5M in Q1 calendar 2026 (inventory coverage through 2030); and continued focus on improving inventory turns and cash generation. Key metrics cited alongside that guidance include Q2 net sales $52.3M (+5.7% YoY; +9.0% ex‑healthcare), GES $8.3M (+39% YoY, +14% sequential; ~70% North America; core book‑to‑bill 1.10 with core = 95% of GES), Canvys $8.8M (+28.1%) with backlog $38.0M, PMT $35.2M (‑4% YoY; ~flat ex‑healthcare), Q2 gross margin 30.8% (vs 31.0% prior year), operating expenses 30.5% of sales (vs 32.3%), operating income $0.13M (vs loss $0.67M), Q2 net loss $0.1M (EPS ‑$0.01 vs ‑$0.05), Q2 EBITDA $0.7M (vs breakeven), H1 sales $106.9M (up from $103.2M), H1 EBITDA $4.0M (vs $1.7M), cash $33.1M (down from $35.7M Q1), CapEx $1.6M in Q2 (vs $0.5M prior year), no balance on the revolving credit facility, ~$10M of cash invested at ~4% yield, and a board‑declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share to be paid in Q3 FY‑26.Richardson Electronics Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Strength is the balance sheet (very low leverage and solid equity base), but operating results remain the constraint: margins and returns are very low, and cash flow/FCF have been inconsistent despite being positive in TTM.Income Statement
Revenue has grown strongly in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) (up ~133% vs. the prior period shown), but profitability remains thin: net margin is ~0.4% in TTM with low operating margins as well. Results have been volatile over the last few years (strong profitability in 2022–2023, near-breakeven in 2024, a loss in 2025 annual, then modestly positive in TTM), which limits confidence in earnings durability despite the recent top-line rebound.46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
The balance sheet is a clear strength: leverage is very low (debt-to-equity ~0.01 in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months)), and equity is large relative to the asset base, providing financial flexibility. The main weakness is returns—return on equity is ~0.1% in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months), reflecting that the company is not currently generating much profit from its capital despite the conservative balance sheet.83
Very Positive
Cash Flow
Cash generation is mixed. TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) operating cash flow is positive (~$5.9M) and free cash flow is also positive (~$1.9M), but free cash flow has sharply declined (down ~77% in TTM). Cash flow has also been inconsistent across years (including negative operating and free cash flow in 2023), and the current conversion of earnings into cash appears modest.50
Neutral
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 208.91M | 196.46M | 262.66M | 224.62M | 176.94M |
| Gross Profit | 64.80M | 55.66M | 83.69M | 71.70M | 58.83M |
| EBITDA | 6.63M | 4.46M | 28.70M | 19.18M | 5.73M |
| Net Income | -1.14M | 61.00K | 22.33M | 17.93M | 1.66M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 195.84M | 192.44M | 198.05M | 179.82M | 156.75M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 35.90M | 24.26M | 24.98M | 40.49M | 43.32M |
| Total Debt | 2.28M | 2.76M | 2.46M | 3.02M | 2.42M |
| Total Liabilities | 39.18M | 34.49M | 38.73M | 43.97M | 35.19M |
| Stockholders Equity | 156.66M | 157.95M | 159.32M | 135.85M | 121.56M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 7.74M | 2.48M | -15.58M | -1.21M | -1.80M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 10.55M | 6.52M | -8.20M | 1.91M | 832.00K |
| Investing Cash Flow | 4.02M | -4.04M | -2.18M | -8.12M | 13.37M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -3.25M | -2.90M | 389.00K | -352.00K | -3.01M |
Richardson Electronics Technical Analysis
Positive
10.83
Price Trends
10.63
Positive
10.44
Positive
9.86
Positive
Market Momentum
<0.01
Positive
51.04
Neutral
48.30
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For RELL, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 10.83 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 10.81, above the 50-day MA of 10.63, and above the 200-day MA of 9.86, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of <0.01 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 51.04 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 48.30 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for RELL.
Richardson Electronics Risk Analysis
Richardson Electronics disclosed 27 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Richardson Electronics reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Richardson Electronics Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 Outperform | $180.18M | 25.90 | 22.65% | ― | 12.79% | 23.79% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
60 Neutral | $153.60M | 162.08 | 0.11% | 2.25% | 6.17% | ― | |
60 Neutral | $81.45M | -118.47 | -3.84% | ― | 38.22% | 70.68% | |
50 Neutral | $252.81M | -4.19 | -8.87% | 5.93% | -9.51% | 29.57% | |
42 Neutral | $30.05M | -8.37 | -20.84% | ― | -3.22% | -102.88% | |
41 Neutral | $60.17M | -30.17 | -13.78% | ― | -1.70% | 17.13% |
* Technology Sector Average
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