Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $7.53 | Market Cap: $1.6 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Semiconductors
Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $7.53Market Cap: $1.6 BilSector: Information TechnologyIndustry: Semiconductors
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
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include EV Manufacturing, EV Charging Infrastructure, Show more. | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -49% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -103 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -181% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/SPrice/Sales ratio is 27x | ||
| Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 126% | ||
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -38%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -53% | ||
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -79%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -83% | ||
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 423% | ||
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -12% | ||
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 206% | ||
| Significant short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 27% | ||
| Key risksNVTS key risks include [1] significant execution challenges in its strategic pivot to higher-power markets and [2] a precarious financial position marked by unprofitability and high cash burn. |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include EV Manufacturing, EV Charging Infrastructure, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -49% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -103 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -181% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/SPrice/Sales ratio is 27x |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 126% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -38%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -53% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -79%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -83% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 423% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -12% |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 206% |
| Significant short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 27% |
| Key risksNVTS key risks include [1] significant execution challenges in its strategic pivot to higher-power markets and [2] a precarious financial position marked by unprofitability and high cash burn. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
NVTS Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) experienced a notable movement from approximately August 31, 2025, to December 18, 2025, influenced by several key developments. The company's strategic pivot towards high-growth, high-power markets, significant partnerships, and financial activities were prominent factors during this period.
1. Strategic Shift to AI Data Centers and High-Power Markets ("Navitas 2.0")
Navitas Semiconductor announced a strategic transformation, dubbed "Navitas 2.0," to focus on high-power, high-growth markets such as AI data centers, electric vehicles (EVs), and renewable energy/grid-scale storage, while deprioritizing lower-margin mobile and consumer businesses. This strategic realignment is seen as positioning the company for substantial long-term growth and driving the adoption of its gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) technologies in these demanding sectors.
2. NVIDIA Partnership and Advanced Product Launches for AI
A significant driver for stock movement was Navitas' involvement in the NVIDIA 800V AI factory ecosystem, which contributed to a 23.2% surge in the stock price in September 2025. The company launched new 100V GaN FETs and high-voltage SiC devices specifically designed for NVIDIA's next-generation 800V DC AI factory architecture, emphasizing efficiency and power density crucial for AI data centers. Navitas also expanded its global distribution agreement with Avnet and formed strategic partnerships with Cyient Semiconductors in India and GlobalFoundries in the U.S. to further advance GaN technology development and market reach for AI and industrial applications.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| NVTS Return | � | � | -79% | 130% | -56% | 119% | � |
| Peers Return | � | � | � | � | � | � | � |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| NVTS Win Rate | � | 55% | 42% | 67% | 42% | 42% | |
| Peers Win Rate | � | � | � | � | � | 40% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| NVTS Max Drawdown | � | � | -81% | 0% | -78% | -55% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | � | � | � | � | � | � | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: WOLF, ON, POWI, MPWR.
[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 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | NVTS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -84.0% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 526.1% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
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In The Past
Navitas Semiconductor's stock fell -84.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/15/2021. A -84.0% loss requires a 526.1% gain to breakeven.
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | ENPH | Enphase Energy | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.4% | 10.4% | -0.9% |
| 11262025 | PD | PagerDuty | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | CRM | Salesforce | 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 | 12.2% | 12.2% | -0.1% |
| 11212025 | HUBS | HubSpot | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | FIVN | Five9 | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 13.6% | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | ENPH | Enphase Energy | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.4% | 10.4% | -0.9% |
| 11262025 | PD | PagerDuty | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | CRM | Salesforce | 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 | 12.2% | 12.2% | -0.1% |
| 11212025 | HUBS | HubSpot | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | FIVN | Five9 | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 13.6% | 13.6% | 0.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 36.10 |
| Mkt Cap | 2.7 |
| Rev LTM | 760 |
| Op Inc LTM | 5 |
| FCF LTM | 80 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 65 |
| CFO LTM | 100 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 85 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | -5.6% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 8.7% |
| Rev Chg Q | 1.1% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.3% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 1.2% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 5.4% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -2.5% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 22.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 19.4% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 17.9% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 14.4% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 2.7 |
| P/S | 5.9 |
| P/EBIT | 30.6 |
| P/E | 23.3 |
| P/CFO | 11.2 |
| Total Yield | 1.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 1.8% |
| D/E | 0.0 |
| Net D/E | -0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 1.7% |
| 3M Rtn | 5.6% |
| 6M Rtn | 3.7% |
| 12M Rtn | 12.6% |
| 3Y Rtn | 40.0% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 1.0% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -0.1% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -8.6% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 5.0% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -41.5% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 8/4/2025 | -15.9% | -18.0% | -28.8% |
| 5/5/2025 | -4.7% | 3.5% | 239.0% |
| 2/24/2025 | -17.3% | -20.8% | -23.5% |
| 11/4/2024 | -9.6% | -21.8% | 23.0% |
| 8/5/2024 | 5.2% | -5.9% | -17.4% |
| 5/9/2024 | -12.6% | -16.6% | -3.0% |
| 2/29/2024 | -7.8% | -12.4% | -20.8% |
| 11/9/2023 | 10.0% | 18.5% | 32.7% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| # Negative | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Median Positive | 10.0% | 25.0% | 23.0% |
| Median Negative | -12.6% | -16.6% | -17.4% |
| Max Positive | 26.0% | 38.0% | 239.0% |
| Max Negative | -18.4% | -23.5% | -28.8% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11032025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8042025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5092025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3192025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11052024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8052024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5152024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3062024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11092023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8142023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5152023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 4032023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11142022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8152022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5162022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3312022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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