Universal Electronics Hits New 52-Week Low at $3.86 Amidst Decline

Universal Electronics, Inc. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 3.86 as of October 30, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the microcap company, which operates within the Electronics & Appliances industry. Over the past year, Universal Electronics has experienced a substantial drop of 67.47%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's performance of 18.13% during the same period.
The company's market capitalization stands at USD 119 million, and it currently reports a negative return on equity of -6.62%. Despite a low debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a strong ability to service debt, Universal Electronics has faced challenges reflected in its financial metrics. The stock's price-to-book ratio is 0.78, and it has not offered any dividends to shareholders.

In the first half of the year, the company reported a net profit of USD -8.57 million, with a return on capital employed (ROCE) of -10.48%. While raw material costs have decreased by 4.79% year-over-year, the overall financial landscape remains challenging, with the stock underperforming against benchmarks consistently over the past three years.