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Technology - Software - Application - NASDAQ - US
$ 3.12
-0.32 %
$ 50.1 M
Market Cap
-1.91
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

Cepton, Inc. provides lidar-based solutions for automotive, smart cities, smart spaces, and smart industrial applications in the United States, Japan, and internationally. The company offers auto grade lidar sensors, including Vista-X, a compact lidar solution with a range of up to 200m for long-range applications in ADAS L2+/L3, AV L4/L5, and suitable for smart infrastructure applications; Vista-T, a lidar solution with a range of up to 300m for ultra-long-range applications in ADAS L2+/L3 and AV L4/L5; and Nova, an ultra-small form factor lidar solution with a range of up to 30m for near-range applications in ADAS L2+/L3, AV L4/L5, and suitable for smart infrastructure applications.[ Read More ]

The intrinsic value of one CPTN stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 3.12 USD, Cepton, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart CPTN

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FINANCIALS
13.1 M REVENUE
75.81%
-50.7 M OPERATING INCOME
17.49%
-48.5 M NET INCOME
-517.55%
-35.5 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
38.75%
-2.36 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-52.29%
54.6 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-38.30%
1.95 M REVENUE
-60.69%
-11.5 M OPERATING INCOME
-24.99%
-6.83 M NET INCOME
17.87%
-7.12 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-42.39%
6 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-47.99%
-63 K FINANCING CASH FLOW
-700.00%
Balance Sheet Decomposition Cepton, Inc.
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Current Assets 63.6 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 56.4 M
Receivables 3.62 M
Other Current Assets 3.65 M
Non-Current Assets 12.8 M
Long-Term Investments 1.28 M
PP&E 11.5 M
Other Non-Current Assets 29 K
Current Liabilities 7.07 M
Accounts Payable 1.13 M
Short-Term Debt 1.88 M
Other Current Liabilities 4.07 M
Non-Current Liabilities 8.86 M
Long-Term Debt 8.72 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 136 K
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Cepton, Inc.
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Revenue 13.1 M
Cost Of Revenue 9.51 M
Gross Profit 3.55 M
Operating Expenses 54.3 M
Operating Income -50.7 M
Other Expenses -2.16 M
Net Income -48.5 M
RATIOS
27.19% GROSS MARGIN
27.19%
-388.35% OPERATING MARGIN
-388.35%
-371.83% NET MARGIN
-371.83%
-80.21% ROE
-80.21%
-63.50% ROA
-63.50%
-71.32% ROIC
-71.32%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Cepton, Inc.
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Net Income -48.5 M
Depreciation & Amortization 2.09 M
Capital Expenditures -1.29 M
Stock-Based Compensation 8.57 M
Change in Working Capital 2.13 M
Others 2.36 M
Free Cash Flow -36.8 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Cepton, Inc.
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CPTN has no price targets from Wall Street.
4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.00% DIVIDEND YIELD
0 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
5. COMPETITION
6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Cepton, Inc.
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Sold
0-3 MONTHS
0 USD 0
3-6 MONTHS
25.6 K USD 1
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
0 USD 0
Bought
0 USD 0
0-3 MONTHS
0 USD 0
3-6 MONTHS
0 USD 0
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
Date Value Insider Amount Avg Price
5 months ago
May 23, 2024
Sell 16 K USD
HOURTIENNE MITCHELL
Chief Commercial Officer
- 6305
2.53 USD
6 months ago
May 15, 2024
Sell 9.63 K USD
HOURTIENNE MITCHELL
Chief Commercial Officer
- 3390
2.84 USD
1 year ago
Aug 21, 2023
Sell 10.5 K USD
Han Liqun
Chief Operating Officer
- 18673
0.56 USD
1 year ago
Aug 21, 2023
Sell 11.8 K USD
Qiu Ming
Controller
- 21057
0.56 USD
1 year ago
Aug 10, 2023
Sell 195 K USD
Pei Jun
CEO and President
- 250000
0.78 USD
1 year ago
Mar 16, 2023
Sell 270 K USD
Pei Jun
CEO and President
- 500000
0.54 USD
1 year ago
Mar 01, 2023
Sell 10.1 K USD
McCord Mark
Chief Technology Officer
- 10000
1.01 USD
1 year ago
Feb 22, 2023
Sell 11.7 K USD
McCord Mark
Chief Technology Officer
- 10000
1.17 USD
1 year ago
Jan 19, 2023
Bought 100 M USD
Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Director
+ 100000
1000 USD
2 years ago
Nov 14, 2022
Sell 19 K USD
Pei Jun
CEO and President
- 10836
1.75 USD
2 years ago
Nov 10, 2022
Sell 178 K USD
Pei Jun
CEO and President
- 100000
1.78 USD
2 years ago
Nov 11, 2022
Sell 102 K USD
Pei Jun
CEO and President
- 55202
1.84 USD
7. News
Cepton reports Q3 results, moves forward on merger with Koito Cepton, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPTN) released its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024, and reported progress in its business strategy, including progress on a merger with Koito Manufacturing. The firm is making “significant strides” commercializing its lidar technology, CEO Jun Pei told investors. proactiveinvestors.com - 1 week ago
Cepton, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CPTN #automotive--Cepton announces its business updates and financial results for Q3 2024. businesswire.com - 1 week ago
Cepton, Inc. Is Being Investigated For Securities Related Infractions And Investors With Losses Are Urged To Contact The Schall Law Firm LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / November 4, 2024 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Cepton, Inc. ("Cepton" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:CPTN) for potential breaches of fiduciary duty on the part of its directors and management. The investigation focuses on determining if the Cepton board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders. accesswire.com - 1 week ago
The Schall Law Firm Encourages Shareholders To Join An Inquiry Into Cepton Inc For Securities Fraud LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / November 3, 2024 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Cepton, Inc. ("Cepton" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:CPTN) for potential breaches of fiduciary duty on the part of its directors and management. The investigation focuses on determining if the Cepton board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders. accesswire.com - 1 week ago
Cepton, Inc. Is Being Investigated For Securities Law Violations And Investors With Losses Are Urged To Contact The Schall Law Firm LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / November 2, 2024 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Cepton, Inc. ("Cepton" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:CPTN) for potential breaches of fiduciary duty on the part of its directors and management. The investigation focuses on determining if the Cepton board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders. accesswire.com - 2 weeks ago
SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates CPTN and RCM on Behalf of Shareholders NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / November 1, 2024 / Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to: Cepton, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPTN)'s sale to KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. for $3.17 per share in cash. accesswire.com - 2 weeks ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of an Investigation into Cepton, Inc. NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 31, 2024 / The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP: To: All Persons or Entities who own Cepton, Inc. ("CPTN" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:CPTN) Stock purchased prior to July 29, 2024. You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the agreement for the Company to be taken private by its majority stockholder, Koito Manufacturing Co., LTD. accesswire.com - 2 weeks ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of an Investigation into Cepton, Inc. NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 30, 2024 / The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP: To: All Persons or Entities who own Cepton, Inc. ("CPTN" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:CPTN) Stock purchased prior to July 29, 2024. You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the agreement for the Company to be taken private by its majority stockholder, Koito Manufacturing Co., LTD. accesswire.com - 2 weeks ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Initiates Investigation into Cepton, Inc. NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 29, 2024 / The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP: To: All Persons or Entities who own Cepton, Inc. ("CPTN" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:CPTN) Stock purchased prior to July 29, 2024. You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the agreement for the Company to be taken private by its majority stockholder, Koito Manufacturing Co., LTD. accesswire.com - 2 weeks ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Shareholders of an Investigation into Cepton, Inc. NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 28, 2024 / The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP: To: All Persons or Entities who own Cepton, Inc. ("CPTN" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:CPTN) Stock purchased prior to July 29, 2024. You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the agreement for the Company to be taken private by its majority stockholder, Koito Manufacturing Co., LTD. accesswire.com - 2 weeks ago
The Schall Law Firm Encourages Shareholder Participation In An Inquiry Into Cepton Inc For Securities Fraud LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 27, 2024 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Cepton, Inc. ("Cepton" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:CPTN) for potential breaches of fiduciary duty on the part of its directors and management. The investigation focuses on determining if the Cepton board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders. accesswire.com - 2 weeks ago
Cepton, Inc. Is Being Investigated For Securities Law Violations And Investors With Losses Are Urged To Contact The Schall Law Firm LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 26, 2024 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Cepton, Inc. ("Cepton" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:CPTN) for potential breaches of fiduciary duty on the part of its directors and management. The investigation focuses on determining if the Cepton board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders. accesswire.com - 3 weeks ago
8. Profile Summary

Cepton, Inc. CPTN

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Software - Application
MARKET CAP $ 50.1 M
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description Cepton, Inc. provides lidar-based solutions for automotive, smart cities, smart spaces, and smart industrial applications in the United States, Japan, and internationally. The company offers auto grade lidar sensors, including Vista-X, a compact lidar solution with a range of up to 200m for long-range applications in ADAS L2+/L3, AV L4/L5, and suitable for smart infrastructure applications; Vista-T, a lidar solution with a range of up to 300m for ultra-long-range applications in ADAS L2+/L3 and AV L4/L5; and Nova, an ultra-small form factor lidar solution with a range of up to 30m for near-range applications in ADAS L2+/L3, AV L4/L5, and suitable for smart infrastructure applications. It also provides industrial grade lidar sensors, such as Vista-P, a compact lidar solution with a range of up to 200m for long-range applications in ADAS L2+/L3, AV L4/L5, and smart infrastructure applications; and Sora-P, an ultra-high scan rate, compact, and quasi line-scanning lidar solution that delivers high-fidelity profiling of objects moving at high speeds for free flow tolling and other industrial applications. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Contact 399 West Trimble Road, San Jose, CA, 95131 https://www.cepton.com
IPO Date March 25, 2021
Employees 87
Officers Mr. Mitch Hourtienne Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Dong Chang Interim Chief Financial Officer & Principal Accounting Officer