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Super Micro (SMCI): 3 Reasons We Love This Stock


Adam Hejl /
2026/02/11 11:03 pm EST

Super Micro has gotten torched over the last six months - since August 2025, its stock price has dropped 30.9% to $32.09 per share. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Given the weaker price action, is now the time to buy SMCI? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Why Are We Positive On SMCI?

Founded in Silicon Valley in 1993 and known for its modular "building block" approach to server design, Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) designs and manufactures high-performance, energy-efficient server and storage systems for data centers, cloud computing, AI, and edge computing applications.

1. Skyrocketing Revenue Shows Strong Momentum

A company’s long-term sales performance is one signal of its overall quality. Any business can experience short-term success, but top-performing ones enjoy sustained growth for years. Over the last five years, Super Micro grew its sales at an incredible 53.8% compounded annual growth rate. Its growth surpassed the average business services company and shows its offerings resonate with customers.

Super Micro Quarterly Revenue

2. Economies of Scale Give It Negotiating Leverage with Suppliers

With $28.06 billion in revenue over the past 12 months, Super Micro is a behemoth in the business services sector and benefits from economies of scale, giving it an edge in distribution. This also enables it to gain more leverage on its fixed costs than smaller competitors and the flexibility to offer lower prices.

3. Increasing Free Cash Flow Margin Juices Financials

If you’ve followed StockStory for a while, you know we emphasize free cash flow. Why, you ask? We believe that in the end, cash is king, and you can’t use accounting profits to pay the bills.

As you can see below, Super Micro’s margin expanded by 8.9 percentage points over the last five years. Super Micro’s free cash flow margin for the trailing 12 months was 1.6%.

Super Micro Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin

Final Judgment

These are just a few reasons Super Micro is a high-quality business worth owning. After the recent drawdown, the stock trades at 13.7× forward P/E (or $32.09 per share). Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

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