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AMBAAmbarella, Inc.Hold5.5·$87.04+3.88%
HoldModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Ambarella shows 16% upside to the analyst-based price target with a 2.3-to-1 risk/reward ratio, but extreme single-distributor concentration at 70% of revenues and a business quality score below the minimum threshold create risks that outweigh the apparent setup attractiveness — existing positions warrant exit rather than addition.

Thesis pillars

  • Severe Customer ConcentrationDeteriorating
  • Quality Below Minimum ThresholdDeteriorating
  • Price Below Trend LineDeteriorating
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA) Stock Analysis

Catalyst-Driven edge

HoldVALUE-TRAP 2/5GrowthModerate Confidence

Technology · Semiconductor Equipment & Materials

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $87.04, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Customer: WT Microelectronics (70.0%); Concentration risk — Customer: top 10 end customers (67.0%).

Ambarella designs low-power AI SoCs for edge applications including security cameras, automotive ADAS, and robotics, targeting IoT and automotive end markets with its third-generation CVflow architecture on 4 nm and 5 nm process nodes. The company sells through ODMs and OEMs,... Read more

$87.04-4.8% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#19 of 25 Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield1.25%
Stop $80.71Target $89.51(resistance)A.R:R -0.3:1
Analyst target$95.00+9.1%11 analysts
$89.51our TP
$87.04price
$95.00mean
$80
$120

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $87.04, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Customer: WT Microelectronics (70.0%); Concentration risk — Customer: top 10 end customers (67.0%). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 19d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-08-08
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Aug 27, 202619d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Concentration risk — Customer: WT Microelectronics (70.0%)
Concentration risk — Customer: top 10 end customers (67.0%)
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)
P/E (Fwd)75.6
Mkt Cap$3.8B
EV/EBITDA-56.4
Profit Mgn-17.2%
ROE-11.8%
Rev Growth16.9%
Beta2.12
DividendNone
Rating analysts19

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.08bearish
IV76%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHCustomerWT Microelectronics70%
    10-K Item 1A: 'the customer representing 10% or more of our revenue was WT Microelectronics Co., Ltd., or WT...accounted for approximately 70% of total revenue'
  • HIGHCustomertop 10 end customers67%
    10-K Item 1A: 'revenue from our top 10 end customers...accounted for approximately 67% of our total revenue in fiscal year 2026'
  • HIGHGeographicHong Kong warehouse
    10-K Item 1A: 'We operate a warehouse facility in Hong Kong through which the substantial majority of our finished SoCs are shipped to customers'

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.6
Support Resistance
1.4
Gap
5.0
52w Position
8.0
GatesA.R:R -0.3=NEGATIVEMomentum 4.7<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 4.7>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 19d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
77 · Overbought
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $59.35Resistance $91.34

Price Targets

$81
$90
A.Upside-4.8%
A.R:R-0.3:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-4.8% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-27 (19d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AMBA stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $87.04, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Customer: WT Microelectronics (70.0%); Concentration risk — Customer: top 10 end customers (67.0%). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. Target $89.51 (+2.8%), stop $80.71 (−7.8%), A.R:R -0.3:1. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the AMBA stock price target?

Take-profit target: $89.51 (-4.8% upside). Target $89.51 (+2.8%), stop $80.71 (−7.8%), A.R:R -0.3:1. Stop-loss: $80.71.

What are the risks of investing in AMBA?

Concentration risk — Customer: WT Microelectronics (70.0%); Concentration risk — Customer: top 10 end customers (67.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is AMBA overvalued or undervalued?

Ambarella, Inc. trades at a P/E of N/A (forward 75.6). TrendMatrix value score: 4.6/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about AMBA?

19 analysts cover AMBA with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $95.

What does Ambarella, Inc. do?Ambarella designs low-power AI SoCs for edge applications including security cameras, automotive ADAS, and robotics,...

Ambarella designs low-power AI SoCs for edge applications including security cameras, automotive ADAS, and robotics, targeting IoT and automotive end markets with its third-generation CVflow architecture on 4 nm and 5 nm process nodes. The company sells through ODMs and OEMs, with distributor WT Microelectronics representing approximately 70% of fiscal year 2026 total revenue.

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