Silvaco Group, Inc.

NasdaqGS:SVCO Stock Report

Market Cap: US$315.8m

Silvaco Group Management

Management criteria checks 1/4

Silvaco Group's CEO is Wally Rhines, appointed in Aug 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $330.14K, comprised of 17.4% salary and 82.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.23% of the company’s shares, worth $721.29K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 0.9 years and 2.3 years respectively.

Key information

Wally Rhines

Chief executive officer

US$330.1k

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage17.37%
CEO tenureless than a year
CEO ownership0.2%
Management average tenureless than a year
Board average tenure2.3yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article May 13

Is There Now An Opportunity In Silvaco Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SVCO)?

While Silvaco Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SVCO ) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the NASDAQGS gainers...
Narrative Update May 03

SVCO: Higher Fair Value Will Be Supported By Rising Profit Margin Potential

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Silvaco Group by $3 to $15, citing updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that are reflected in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research highlights a more constructive tone around Silvaco Group, with bullish analysts pointing to the updated fair value estimate of $15 as better aligned with their current expectations for revenue trends, margin potential, and future P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update Mar 09

SVCO: Governance Updates And Stable Fair Value Will Support Future Returns

Analysts have made no change to their price target on Silvaco Group, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that are now modestly different from prior estimates. What's in the News The Board of Directors approved Amended and Restated Bylaws for Silvaco Group, Inc., effective February 13, 2026.
Narrative Update Feb 23

SVCO: Higher Revenue Outlook And Stable Fair Value Will Support Returns

Analysts have reduced their price target on Silvaco Group by $0.50 to reflect slightly higher discount rate assumptions and a modest reset in profit margin expectations, while revenue growth estimates and future P/E inputs remain broadly in line with prior views. What's in the News The Board of Directors approved Amended and Restated Bylaws for Silvaco Group, Inc., effective February 13, 2026.
Narrative Update Feb 09

SVCO: Earnings Guidance And Higher Future P/E Will Support Stronger Returns

Analysts have lifted their price target on Silvaco Group by US$0.00, citing refreshed assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple as key drivers of the updated view. What's in the News Silvaco Group, Inc.
Narrative Update Jan 25

SVCO: Litigation Resolution Will Support Stronger Future Earnings Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Silvaco Group by adjusting assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. This reflects updated views on the company’s risk profile and earnings potential, without a material shift in their fair value estimate of $8.00.
Narrative Update Jan 10

SVCO: Litigation Resolution And New Client Adoption Will Support Stronger Future Earnings

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Silvaco Group, pointing to slightly different assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the main drivers of the revised valuation framework. What's in the News Silvaco Group issued earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025, with expected revenue in the range of $14 million to $18 million (company guidance).
Narrative Update Dec 26

SVCO: Improved Margins And Litigation Resolution Will Support Stronger Future Earnings

Analysts have moderately raised their price target on Silvaco Group to reflect slightly stronger expected revenue growth, a modest improvement in projected profit margins, and a marginally lower assumed future price to earnings multiple. This revision is underpinned by a small reduction in the discount rate applied to the company’s cash flows.
Narrative Update Dec 12

SVCO: Higher Long Term Margins Will Drive Stronger Future Earnings Power

Analysts have raised their price target on Silvaco Group to 8.00 dollars from 6.00 dollars, citing improved long term profit margin expectations and a more reasonable future earnings multiple, despite tempering near term revenue growth assumptions and slightly increasing the discount rate. What's in the News Issued fourth quarter 2025 revenue guidance in the range of 14 million dollars to 18 million dollars, providing context for near term growth expectations for investors (company guidance) Resolved prior litigation with former Nangate shareholders after a Court of Appeal decision reversed fraud and breach of contract verdicts and all claims were dismissed (legal update) Vicor Corporation adopted Silvaco's Victory TCAD 3D simulation solution to improve modeling accuracy for advanced power devices and reduce design cycles (client announcement) Analog Power Conversion LLC adopted Silvaco's integrated TCAD and EDA platform to support Design Technology Co Optimization for high frequency and high power silicon and SiC solutions (client announcement) Valuation Changes The fair value estimate increased meaningfully to 8.00 dollars from 6.00 dollars, reflecting a higher assessed intrinsic value for Silvaco Group shares.
Analysis Article Nov 14

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Silvaco Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SVCO) 28% Price Drop

Silvaco Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SVCO ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 28% after a relatively good period...
Analysis Article Oct 25

Health Check: How Prudently Does Silvaco Group (NASDAQ:SVCO) Use Debt?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...
Analysis Article Sep 08

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Silvaco Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SVCO) 34% Share Price Climb

Silvaco Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SVCO ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Narrative Update Aug 10

Expansion Into AI And Photonics Will Unlock Future Potential

Despite a significant increase in consensus revenue growth forecasts, Silvaco Group's future P/E ratio has declined, leading analysts to lower their fair value estimate from $10.33 to $9.67. What's in the News Silvaco expects Q3 2025 revenue of $14–18 million (28–64% YoY growth) and FY 2025 revenue of $64–70 million (7–17% YoY growth).
Seeking Alpha Jul 30

Silvaco: Chip Designer Faces Challenges

Summary Silvaco's weak growth, persistent losses, and lack of earnings overshadow its strong net cash position and cheap valuation. Recent acquisitions lack transparency and financial details, raising concerns about management's capital allocation and strategic direction. Operating performance continues to disappoint, with declining sales, widening losses, and reduced guidance for 2024. Despite low valuation, I remain on the sidelines as fundamental issues outweigh potential upside; I see no compelling reason to own Silvaco now. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jun 30

Is Silvaco Group (NASDAQ:SVCO) A Risky Investment?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
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New Narrative May 18

AI Photonics And IoT Ventures Will Unlock Market Potential

Strategic acquisitions in AI, Photonics, and IoT expand market opportunities, potentially driving future revenue growth and improving revenue stability.
Analysis Article May 08

Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By Silvaco Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SVCO) Revenues Despite 30% Price Jump

Silvaco Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SVCO ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 30% in...
Analysis Article Feb 22

Slammed 33% Silvaco Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SVCO) Screens Well Here But There Might Be A Catch

Silvaco Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SVCO ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...
Analysis Article Feb 11

Is Silvaco Group (NASDAQ:SVCO) A Risky Investment?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Nov 30

Silvaco Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SVCO) Soars 25% But It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward

Silvaco Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SVCO ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 25% in...
Analysis Article Nov 12

Silvaco Group (NASDAQ:SVCO) Is In A Strong Position To Grow Its Business

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, biotech and mining...
Seeking Alpha Oct 07

Silvaco: Reaching Speculative Appealing Territory

Summary Silvaco's IPO was initially strong, but shares have since dropped 40% due to high valuation and uncertain earnings. Despite revenue growth and a compelling 3x sales multiple, competition from larger peers and low margins remain concerns. Legal issues and stock-based compensation expenses have significantly impacted profitability, adding to the uncertainty. Considering modest growth and valuation, a small speculative position may be interesting, but caution is advised until further earnings reports. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha May 10

Silvaco: Strong Public Offering For The Technology Behind The Chip

Summary Silvaco Group, Inc.'s shares have had a successful public offering, being priced at the high end of the range. The company provides technology for chip design and has applications in various industries, enjoying long term rosy prospects. Despite modest returns, the company's valuation and potential for M&A make it an interesting company to keep a close eye on. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Wally Rhines's remuneration changed compared to Silvaco Group's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$28m

Dec 31 2025US$330kUS$57k

-US$41m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$30m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$31m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$60m

Dec 31 2024US$199kn/a

-US$39m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$46m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$38m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$248k

Dec 31 2023US$123kn/a

-US$316k

Compensation vs Market: Wally's total compensation ($USD330.14K) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.59M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Wally's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.


CEO

Wally Rhines (79 yo)

less than a year
Tenure
US$330,138
Compensation

Dr. Walden C. Rhines, also known as Wally, is Advisor of Alpha Design AI, Inc. Dr. Rhines is CEO and Director of Silvaco, Inc. from August 2025 and served as its Independent Director since September 2022 u...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Walden Rhines
CEO & Directorless than a yearUS$330.14k0.23%
$ 721.3k
Christopher Zegarelli
Chief Financial Officerless than a yearUS$2.60m0.084%
$ 263.8k
Candace Jackson
Senior VP1.8yrsUS$541.01k0.16%
$ 496.0k
Brian Bradburn
Senior Vice President of Global Operationsno datano datano data
Carrie Allegretti
Senior Vice President of Global Human Resourcesno datano datano data
Eric Guichard
Senior VP & GM of TCAD Division13.6yrsUS$627.77k0.31%
$ 983.5k
Ian Chen
Chief Revenue Officerno datano datano data
Zhao Qingda
Managing Director of Singaporeno datano datano data
Andrew Wright
SVP & GM of the Semiconductor IP Business Unitless than a yearno datano data
Jasvinder Singh
SVP & GM of the EDA Business Unitless than a yearno datano data
0.9yrs
Average Tenure
51yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: SVCO's management team is not considered experienced ( 0.9 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Walden Rhines
CEO & Director3.8yrsUS$330.14k0.23%
$ 721.3k
Theodore Tewksbury
Independent Directorless than a yearno datano data
Cheemin Bo-Linn
Independent Directorless than a yearno datano data
Iliya Pesic
Director1.1yrsUS$222.86k16.47%
$ 52.0m
Katherine Ngai-Pesic
Chairman of the Board13.6yrsUS$231.88k39.65%
$ 125.2m
Anthony K. Ngai
Independent Director7.7yrsUS$209.38k0.29%
$ 931.3k
Anita Ganti
Independent Director2.3yrsUS$199.38k0.14%
$ 437.1k
2.3yrs
Average Tenure
70yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: SVCO's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 2.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/01 22:31
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/01 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Silvaco Group, Inc. is covered by 6 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
Craig EllisB. Riley Securities, Inc.
Christian SchwabCraig-Hallum Capital Group LLC
Blayne CurtisJefferies LLC