AudioCodes (AUDC)
Market Price (11/18/2025): $9.095 | Market Cap: $256.2 MilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Communications Equipment
AudioCodes (AUDC)
Market Price (11/18/2025): $9.095Market Cap: $256.2 MilSector: Information TechnologyIndustry: Communications Equipment
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.4%, Dividend Yield is 2.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.3%, FCF Yield is 13% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -52%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -118% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.3% |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -14% | ||
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13% | ||
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 44% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Cloud Computing. Themes include Network Equipment, Telecom Infrastructure, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.4%, Dividend Yield is 2.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.3%, FCF Yield is 13% |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -14% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 44% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Cloud Computing. Themes include Network Equipment, Telecom Infrastructure, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -52%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -118% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.3% |
Market Valuation & Key Metrics
AUDC Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Between July 31, 2025, and November 18, 2025, AudioCodes (AUDC) stock experienced a -7% movement, influenced by several key factors: 1. Analyst Downgrade and Persistent Profitability Concerns: On October 31, 2025, before the Q3 earnings release, a Seeking Alpha article downgraded AudioCodes to a 'Sell' rating, citing persistent profitability struggles and the company's prior lack of annual guidance. This downgrade significantly impacted investor sentiment. Post-Q3 earnings, while some analysts maintained a "Hold" rating, they continued to highlight "declining profitability" as a concern. 2. Increased Tariff-Related Expenses: AudioCodes' third-quarter 2025 financial results, announced on November 4, 2025, indicated an increase in expenses due to new tariffs on U.S. imports, which added approximately $0.5 million in additional costs for Q3. This directly impacted profitability and contributed to the stock's downward pressure. The company had previously postponed its full financial outlook in Q2 2025 due to tariff uncertainties, signaling ongoing concerns.
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Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| AUDC Return | 8% | 27% | -48% | -31% | -17% | -3% | -60% |
| Peers Return | -1% | 22% | -10% | -12% | -7% | 51% | 34% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 13% | 107% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| AUDC Win Rate | 50% | 58% | 8% | 50% | 42% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 23% | 37% | 20% | 27% | 32% | 59% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| AUDC Max Drawdown | -36% | -3% | -50% | -59% | -34% | -15% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -28% | -1% | -16% | -25% | -25% | -19% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VSAT, ADTN, FIEE, SYNX, CSCO.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 11/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | AUDC | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -80.6% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 414.6% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -42.5% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 73.9% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 42 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -26.2% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 35.5% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 23 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -90.3% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 929.0% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 3447 days | 1480 days |
Compare to VSAT, ADTN, FIEE, SYNX, CSCO
In The Past
AudioCodes's stock fell -80.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/17/2021. A -80.6% loss requires a 414.6% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | ZBRA | Zebra Technologies | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -10.7% | -10.7% | -10.7% |
| 10312025 | ACN | Accenture | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -2.0% | -2.0% | -3.5% |
| 10312025 | ADBE | Adobe | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -2.7% | -2.7% | -3.9% |
| 10312025 | TXN | Texas Instruments | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -1.3% | -1.3% | -1.3% |
| 10242025 | MRVL | Marvell Technology | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | ZBRA | Zebra Technologies | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -10.7% | -10.7% | -10.7% |
| 10312025 | ACN | Accenture | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -2.0% | -2.0% | -3.5% |
| 10312025 | ADBE | Adobe | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -2.7% | -2.7% | -3.9% |
| 10312025 | TXN | Texas Instruments | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -1.3% | -1.3% | -1.3% |
| 10242025 | MRVL | Marvell Technology | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 8.23 |
| Mkt Cap | 2.5 |
| Rev LTM | 1,035 |
| Op Inc LTM | -1 |
| FCF LTM | 32 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -1 |
| CFO LTM | 90 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 49 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 0.2% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 3.4% |
| Rev Chg Q | 5.8% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.9% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -2.4% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -8.2% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.3% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 16.6% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 10.3% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 2.5% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -0.1% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 2.5 |
| P/S | 1.0 |
| P/EBIT | 1.5 |
| P/E | 6.0 |
| P/CFO | 6.4 |
| Total Yield | -4.1% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 2.1% |
| D/E | 0.3 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -9.0% |
| 3M Rtn | -10.8% |
| 6M Rtn | 4.8% |
| 12M Rtn | 15.3% |
| 3Y Rtn | -26.5% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -9.1% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -12.0% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -7.1% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 1.1% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -92.8% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11042025 | 6-K 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 7292025 | 6-K 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5062025 | 6-K 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3262025 | 20-F 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11062024 | 6-K 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7302024 | 6-K 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5072024 | 6-K 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3272024 | 20-F 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11022023 | 6-K 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8012023 | 6-K 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5092023 | 6-K 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 4242023 | 20-F 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11022022 | 6-K 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8022022 | 6-K 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5022022 | 6-K 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 4282022 | 20-F 12/31/2021 |
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