Penguin Solutions, Inc.

NasdaqGS:PENG Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.4b

Penguin Solutions Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 6/6

Penguin Solutions has a total shareholder equity of $610.7M and total debt of $442.8M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 72.5%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $1.7B and $1.1B respectively. Penguin Solutions's EBIT is $86.5M making its interest coverage ratio 57.9. It has cash and short-term investments of $489.2M.

Key information

72.51%

Debt to equity ratio

US$442.78m

Debt

Interest coverage ratio57.9x
CashUS$489.17m
EquityUS$610.67m
Total liabilitiesUS$1.14b
Total assetsUS$1.75b

Recent financial health updates

Analysis Article Dec 16

Penguin Solutions (NASDAQ:PENG) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 04

PENG: Higher Multiple And Mixed Guidance Will Challenge Bullish Expectations

Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Penguin Solutions by $1 to $24, reflecting updated assumptions on growth, profitability and future P/E after a mix of recent price target increases and cuts across the Street. Analyst Commentary Street research on Penguin Solutions has been mixed, with some firms adjusting price targets upward while others have taken a more cautious stance and reduced their targets.
Narrative Update Apr 20

PENG: Updated Guidance And AI Partnerships Will Shape Balanced Risk Profile

Penguin Solutions' analyst price target has moved modestly higher to approximately $28.71 from about $28.25, as analysts update their models around new revenue growth, margin, discount rate, and forward P/E assumptions following mixed target changes from firms raising and lowering their views. Analyst Commentary Street research around Penguin Solutions reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with some analysts lifting their targets by about $2 and others trimming by around $3.
Seeking Alpha Apr 04

Penguin Solutions: I'm Not Buying Into The Q2 Earnings Rally

Summary Penguin Solutions trades at a fairly low valuation. But its growth is currently driven by memory sales, which can be notoriously volatile. Q2 FY'26 results were mixed: EPS beat expectations, but revenues fell year-over-year and margins weren't particularly impressive. The company delivered much better guidance for the remainder of 2026, however. I want to see better results from Penguin's advanced computing division before buying the stock. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Oct 18

Solid Earnings Reflect Penguin Solutions' (NASDAQ:PENG) Strength As A Business

Even though Penguin Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PENG ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. We...
Narrative Update Oct 03

AI And Digital Transformation Will Drive Global Data Center Success

Peguin Solutions’ fair value price target has been raised from $27.13 to $28.25 per share. Analysts cite stronger memory demand, improved pricing, and early momentum in commercial and sovereign AI opportunities as key drivers behind their more optimistic outlook.
Analysis Article Jul 09

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Penguin Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PENG) Low P/S

With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.8x Penguin Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PENG ) may be sending very bullish...
Analysis Article Jun 12

Is There An Opportunity With Penguin Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PENG) 31% Undervaluation?

Key Insights Penguin Solutions' estimated fair value is US$29.64 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Penguin...
Analysis Article May 22

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Penguin Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:PENG)?

Penguin Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PENG ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...
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New Narrative May 02

Channel Partnerships And AI Deployments Will Open New Opportunities

Expanding channel partnerships and AI infrastructure focus positions Penguin Solutions well for future revenue growth and market capitalization.
Analysis Article Mar 28

Penguin Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PENG) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares

With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.8x Penguin Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PENG ) may be sending very bullish...
Seeking Alpha Jan 09

Penguin Solutions Earnings: Upgrading To Buy After Fiscal Q1 Surprise

Summary Penguin Solutions, formerly SMART Global, delivered strong Q1 2025 earnings, boosting its stock by over 15% and proving skeptics wrong. The company focuses on AI infrastructure and large-scale data center clusters, positioning itself well for future AI adoption. Despite expected revenue growth moderation in H2 2025, the company is likely to exceed Q2 2025 revenue estimates, supporting a 15x EPS valuation. With $270 million in net debt and lowered EPS guidance, PENG stock still has some risks worth keeping in mind. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Dec 16

Penguin Solutions (NASDAQ:PENG) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Sep 04

Is SMART Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGH) Trading At A 31% Discount?

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, SMART Global Holdings fair value estimate is US$27.65 Current...
Analysis Article Jul 16

We Think SMART Global Holdings' (NASDAQ:SGH) Robust Earnings Are Conservative

When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like SMART Global Holdings, Inc.'s...
Analysis Article Jul 11

Improved Revenues Required Before SMART Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGH) Stock's 34% Jump Looks Justified

SMART Global Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SGH ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 34% gain in the last...

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: PENG's short term assets ($1.2B) exceed its short term liabilities ($590.7M).

Long Term Liabilities: PENG's short term assets ($1.2B) exceed its long term liabilities ($548.4M).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: PENG has more cash than its total debt.

Reducing Debt: PENG's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 82.1% to 72.5% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: PENG's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (24.5%).

Interest Coverage: PENG's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (57.9x coverage).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/21 04:24
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/21 00:00
Earnings2026/02/27
Annual Earnings2025/08/29

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Analyst Sources

Penguin Solutions, Inc. is covered by 14 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Thomas O'MalleyBarclays
Rustam KangaCitizens JMP Securities, LLC
Shek HoDeutsche Bank