GSI Technology Inc (GSIT)
NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$5.35+0.38%
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NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · GSIT
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Focus on commercializing Gemini-II technology through key proof-of-concept programs including Sentinel lab testing, Smart City Phase I deployment, and U.S. Army SBIR Phase II program.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Revenue was stable at about $6.3 million from 2026-Q1 to 2026-Q2. Military/defense sales increased to 31.3% of shipments in 2026-Q2 from 19.1% a year earlier, supporting progress in proof-of-concept projects and commercialization of Gemini-II. The trajectory shows delivering progress aligned with management's stated focus.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Information Technology names rated weak grew net income 47% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=6360).
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“Advanced key proof-of-concept programs including Sentinel lab phase, Smart City Phase I, and U.S. Army Phase II SBIR program.”
“Completed software deliverables for defense agency-funded POC supporting planned June 2026 demonstration of G2 Tech Sentinel drone powered by Gemini-II.”
Continue development of the next-generation Plato processor with tape-out targeted for March 2027 to expand addressable market with low-power AI capabilities.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. R&D expenses rose significantly from $3.1 million in 2025-Q2 to $5.9 million in 2026-Q2, reflecting active development of the Plato processor. Management reports the project remains on schedule for March 2027 tape-out, indicating delivering progress consistent with stated plans.
“Plato development remains on schedule for March 2027 tape-out.”
“Increase in R&D expenses driven primarily by external design services related to development of next-generation Plato processor.”
Sustain gross margin in the range of 54% to 56% despite product mix changes and increased R&D spending.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Actual gross margin declined from 58.1% in 2025-Q2 to 53.4% in 2026-Q2, below the targeted 54%-56% range. Management guidance for 2026-Q2 is 53%-55%, indicating a slight downward adjustment. The trajectory shows limited progress in maintaining the gross margin target.
“Guidance for gross margin approximately 53% to 55%.”
“Guidance for gross margin approximately 54% to 56%.”
“Guidance for gross margin approximately 54% to 56%.”
Control operating expenses while investing in R&D for Gemini-II commercialization and Plato development to reduce cash burn.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Operating expenses rose from $5.8 million in 2025-Q2 to $8.8 million in 2026-Q2, driven by increased R&D for Plato and Gemini-II. SBIR funding partially offsets R&D costs. The trajectory shows increased expenses consistent with management's stated investment focus.
“Increase in operating expense year-over-year related to Plato chip design, with R&D offset from SBIR reducing cash burn.”
“Operating expenses increased due to development and commercialization of Gemini-II and Plato.”
Maintain gross margin within the range of 54% to 56% for the upcoming quarters.
Over the trailing year it converted 1.23x of net income into operating cash flow.
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
8 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Information Technology names rated stable grew net income 54% of the time over the next year (vs 60% for the rest of the cohort, n=2709).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.