Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

20 years of experience researching capital markets in Asia and the USA.

Managing Director, Zero One

Silicon Motion (SIMO US) Taps NVIDIA AI Pipeline, Sees PC Market Turning

Silicon Motion: NAND Controller Leader; Positioned for a Transformative 2025E; Structural Long

Silicon Motion: Memory Controllers Emerging as Strategic Pillar for Global HPC and AI Leadership

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

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Silicon Motion Technology / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Four growth drivers ramping simultaneously: PCIe5 targeting 40% market share, NAND makers increased outsourcing of controller design, automotive segment approaching 10% of revenue, and datacenter products approaching 5-10% of revenue.</li>
<li>Near-Term catalysts compelling as memory supply tightness drives controller outsourcing and gross margins approach 49-50%.</li>
<li>19x 2026E PER represents good value if company hits targets. While stock carries market pullback risk, we nevertheless maintain our Structural Long rating due to multi-year growth in view.</li>
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Four growth drivers ramping simultaneously: PCIe5 targeting 40% market share, NAND makers increased outsourcing of controller design, automotive segment approaching 10% of revenue, and datacenter products approaching 5-10% of revenue.
Near-Term catalysts compelling as memory supply tightness drives controller outsourcing and gross margins approach 49-50%.
19x 2026E PER represents good value if company hits targets. While stock carries market pullback risk, we nevertheless maintain our Structural Long rating due to multi-year growth in view.


Silicon Motion (SIMO US): Multiple Growth Drivers Converging Into 2026E