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Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC)

NASDAQ Technology Consumer Electronics
$5.77 ▼ -0.35%
Market Cap
$72.9M
Sector
Technology
Industry
Consumer Electronics
Beta
1.18
52-Wk Range
2.69-5.99
CEO
Richard K. Carnifax
Country
US
Currency
USD

Universal Electronics Inc. operates in the Consumer Electronics industry of the Technology sector, headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, US. The stock last traded at $5.77, down 0.35% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $72.9M. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of -5.00, a net margin of -4.6%. Its beta of 1.18 implies it has historically moved more than the broad market.

Valuation & profitability (TTM)
P/E
-5.00
Price / Sales
0.22
Price / Book
0.51
EV / EBITDA
8.45
Gross margin
28.5%
Operating margin
-0.4%
Net margin
-4.6%
Return on equity
Debt / equity
0.21
Current ratio
1.77
Dividend yield
0.0%
Payout ratio
0.0%
Company profile
Exchange
NASDAQ Global Select
Employees
3,099
IPO date
1993-02-12
Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ, US
About Universal Electronics Inc.

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and supplying a comprehensive suite of control, audio-video (AV) accessories, and intelligent wireless security and smart home products. Their solutions cater to a broad spectrum of markets, including video services, consumer electronics, home security, automation, climate management, and domestic appliances. The company provides a wide array of universal radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) remote controls, primarily distributed to video service providers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), retailers, and private label brands. Additionally, UEIC offers integrated circuits pre-embedded with its proprietary software and extensive universal device control database, which are sold to OEMs, video service providers, and private label clients. Beyond hardware, UEIC develops advanced software, firmware, and technology solutions. These enable various devices, such as televisions, set-top boxes, audio systems, smart speakers, and gaming consoles, to seamlessly connect and interact with home networks and online services. This connectivity facilitates robust control, enhancing home entertainment, providing smart home functionalities, and delivering crucial device or system information. The company's offerings also include cloud-based services that support its integrated software and hardware solutions, and intellectual property that is frequently licensed to OEMs and video service providers. For residential safety and automation, UEIC produces RF sensors. They also supply wall-mounted and handheld thermostat controllers and associated accessories for intelligent energy management systems, primarily targeting OEM customers, hotels, and hospitality system integrators. A direct-to-consumer segment offers AV accessories, encompassing universal remote controls, television wall mounts and stands, and digital television antennas. UEIC distributes its products through an extensive network of national and regional distributors and dealers. Globally, the company markets its consumer-focused items under the widely recognized "One For All" brand across the United States, China, the wider Asian region, Europe, Latin America, and other international territories. Established in 1986, Universal Electronics Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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