PDF Solutions, Inc. PDFS NASDAQ

PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) has shown strong revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $149M to $219M (average +14%/yr). The company reported a net loss of $640,000 in its most recent fiscal year, with earnings trending at 35.1%/yr. The net profit margin is -0.3%, which is negative. the company was profitable in 2 out of the last 4 years tracked. The gross margin is 74% (high), with a +6.2pp trend over the period. With a $2B market cap and MOAT composite score of 70/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (90/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (50/100, Fail) — the company has frequently reported losses. Looking at the full 26-year history, the company was profitable in 11 of 26 years — a mixed long-term record
• INCOME (10/100, Fail) — the company is currently operating at a loss
• MOAT (70/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 56/100 with 3/7 criteria passed.