ST Microelectronics: Valuation

By Vijay Nagarajan, Guest Author I value ST Microelectronics at just under $15 per share. This is about 30% more than its current value. Its strengths include its broad portfolio, its position in the strengthening European block and its resultant wireless business outlook. The operating constraints caused by STM’s geopolitical ties are growth deterrents. Its

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ST Microelectronics: Strategy

By Vijay Nagarajan, Guest Author As highlighted in our discussion of ST Microelectronics financials, the company has not been very profitable in the last few years. More importantly, it has been growing lesser than the semiconductor industry and losing market share. It is therefore appropriate to peek into the steps that the company has taken

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ST Microelectronics: Financials

By Vijay Nagarajan, Guest Author In the introduction to this series, I reviewed the company’s history and businesses. Let us now review the company’s financials from a more holistic perspective.