GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. Financials
Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2024 annual data. Scores normalized against common benchmarks. How we calculate these scores
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. has an operating margin of -143.8%, meaning the company retains $-144 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This below-average margin results in a low score of 0/100, suggesting thin profitability after operating expenses. This is down from -90.8% the prior year.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s revenue declined 43% year-over-year, from $16.0M to $9.1M. This contraction results in a growth score of 0/100.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s current ratio of 0.29 means current assets barely cover short-term liabilities. This tight liquidity results in a low score of 0/100, which could limit financial flexibility.
While GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. generated -$31.0M in operating cash flow, capex of $542K consumed most of it, leaving -$31.5M in free cash flow. This results in a low score of 0/100, reflecting heavy capital investment rather than weak cash generation.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. passes 4 of 9 financial strength tests. 1 of 4 profitability signals pass, 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. generates $2.50 in operating cash flow (-$31.0M OCF vs -$12.4M net income). This low ratio suggests earnings are primarily driven by accounting accruals rather than cash generation, which may not be sustainable.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. earns $-3.4 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense (-$13.1M vs $3.9M). This narrow margin raises concern about the company's ability to service its debt if operating income declines.
This page shows GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 3 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Key Financial Metrics
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. generated $9.1M in revenue in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 43.0% from the prior year.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s EBITDA was -$12.4M in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 7.9% from the prior year.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. generated -$31.5M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2024, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 244.0% from the prior year.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. reported -$12.4M in net income in fiscal year 2024. This represents an increase of 44.9% from the prior year.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. earned $-0.30 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024. This represents an increase of 68.1% from the prior year.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. held $1.4M in cash against $4.9M in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2024.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. had 48M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2024. This represents an increase of 98.6% from the prior year.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s gross margin was 55.6% in fiscal year 2024, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 13.6 percentage points from the prior year.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s operating margin was -143.8% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 52.9 percentage points from the prior year.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s net profit margin was -135.6% in fiscal year 2024, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 4.6 percentage points from the prior year.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. invested $17.3M in research and development in fiscal year 2024. This represents an increase of 61.8% from the prior year.
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. invested $542K in capex in fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 63.7% from the prior year.
GCTS Income Statement
| Metric | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $430K-63.6% | $1.2M+138.3% | $496K-72.2% | $1.8M+21.6% | $1.5M-55.0% | $3.3M-22.1% | $4.2M-6.4% | $4.5M |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.5M+84.1% | $804K+97.1% | $408K-66.3% | $1.2M+121.0% | $547K-58.3% | $1.3M-43.8% | $2.3M-40.9% | $3.9M |
| Gross Profit | -$1.1M-377.8% | $378K+329.5% | $88K-84.7% | $576K-37.5% | $921K-52.8% | $2.0M+5.3% | $1.9M+252.0% | $527K |
| R&D Expenses | $3.3M-7.3% | $3.5M-14.2% | $4.1M+19.3% | $3.4M-17.5% | $4.2M-24.6% | $5.5M+59.7% | $3.5M+46.1% | $2.4M |
| SG&A Expenses | $3.9M+13.5% | $3.4M+31.4% | $2.6M-4.0% | $2.7M-4.8% | $2.9M+0.8% | $2.8M+52.9% | $1.9M+29.4% | $1.4M |
| Operating Income | -$9.3M-21.9% | -$7.6M+1.9% | -$7.7M-5.1% | -$7.4M-4.1% | -$7.1M-197.8% | $7.2M+267.9% | -$4.3M-7.3% | -$4.0M |
| Interest Expense | $1.8M+16.4% | $1.5M+43.2% | $1.1M+198.9% | $358K-52.9% | $760K-63.5% | $2.1M+52.2% | $1.4M+12.1% | $1.2M |
| Income Tax | $178K+356.4% | $39K-62.9% | $105K-59.3% | $258K+285.1% | $67K+13.6% | $59K-85.8% | $416K+994.7% | $38K |
| Net Income | -$13.8M-2.3% | -$13.5M-94.3% | -$7.0M-40.1% | -$5.0M-376.7% | -$1.0M-237.8% | $757K+107.4% | -$10.2M-133.8% | -$4.3M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.25+3.8% | $-0.26-73.3% | $-0.150.0% | $-0.15-650.0% | $-0.02-166.7% | $0.03+107.0% | $-0.43-138.9% | $-0.18 |
GCTS Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24.3M+37.8% | $17.6M+0.8% | $17.5M-12.2% | $19.9M-14.9% | $23.4M-34.7% | $35.8M+118.0% | $16.4M-62.2% | $43.4M |
| Current Assets | $21.9M+38.9% | $15.7M+2.2% | $15.4M-12.4% | $17.6M-14.8% | $20.6M-37.0% | $32.8M+152.0% | $13.0M+4857.5% | $262K |
| Cash & Equivalents | $8.3M+559.0% | $1.3M+21.8% | $1.0M-27.6% | $1.4M-64.4% | $4.0M-75.0% | $16.1M+6148.8% | $258K+21.2% | $213K |
| Inventory | $1.9M-36.4% | $3.0M-4.1% | $3.1M+4.9% | $3.0M+49.1% | $2.0M+11.9% | $1.8M+20.1% | $1.5M | N/A |
| Accounts Receivable | $3.7M-3.7% | $3.8M-15.7% | $4.5M-20.9% | $5.7M+11.1% | $5.2M+1.2% | $5.1M+3.7% | $4.9M | N/A |
| Goodwill | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Liabilities | $104.4M+19.2% | $87.6M+5.4% | $83.1M+4.9% | $79.2M-3.0% | $81.7M-16.8% | $98.2M-25.5% | $131.9M-11.6% | $149.2M |
| Current Liabilities | $87.1M+17.6% | $74.0M+3.7% | $71.4M+17.2% | $60.9M-3.2% | $62.9M-13.3% | $72.6M-36.8% | $114.8M+1715.6% | $6.3M |
| Long-Term Debt | $0 | $0 | $0-100.0% | $4.9M+6.0% | $4.7M-0.1% | $4.7M-25.1% | $6.2M | N/A |
| Total Equity | -$80.1M-14.5% | -$70.0M-6.6% | -$65.6M-10.6% | -$59.3M-1.7% | -$58.3M+6.5% | -$62.4M+46.0% | -$115.4M-9.2% | -$105.7M |
| Retained Earnings | -$596.4M-2.4% | -$582.5M-2.4% | -$569.0M-1.2% | -$562.0M-2.2% | -$549.9M-0.2% | -$548.9M+0.1% | -$549.7M-2477.6% | -$21.3M |
GCTS Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$6.9M+20.5% | -$8.6M-8.6% | -$8.0M-250.6% | -$2.3M+76.5% | -$9.6M+33.1% | -$14.4M-1489.1% | -$907K+41.4% | -$1.5M |
| Capital Expenditures | $934K+926.4% | $91K-22.9% | $118K-66.9% | $357K | N/A | N/A | $47K-24.2% | $62K |
| Free Cash Flow | -$7.8M+10.7% | -$8.7M-8.2% | -$8.1M-207.4% | -$2.6M | N/A | N/A | -$954K+40.8% | -$1.6M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$934K-926.4% | -$91K+22.9% | -$118K+66.9% | -$357K | N/A | N/A | -$47K+24.2% | -$62K |
| Financing Cash Flow | $14.9M+77.2% | $8.4M+9.5% | $7.7M+57.8% | $4.9M+302.0% | -$2.4M-108.0% | $30.3M+5325.4% | $558K-26.3% | $757K |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1.1M | $0 |
GCTS Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | -244.2%-276.2pp | 32.0%+14.2pp | 17.7%-14.5pp | 32.3%-30.5pp | 62.7%+2.9pp | 59.8%+15.5pp | 44.3%+32.5pp | 11.8% |
| Operating Margin | -2152.1%-1509.8pp | -642.3%+918.2pp | -1560.5%-1147.8pp | -412.7%+69.5pp | -482.2%-703.8pp | 221.6%+324.5pp | -102.9%-13.1pp | -89.8% |
| Net Margin | -3220.7%-2075.4pp | -1145.3%+259.5pp | -1404.8%-1126.3pp | -278.5%-207.5pp | -71.0%-94.2pp | 23.2%+265.8pp | -242.6%-145.5pp | -97.1% |
| Return on Equity | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Assets | -57.0%+19.8pp | -76.8%-37.0pp | -39.9%-14.9pp | -25.0%-20.5pp | -4.5%-6.6pp | 2.1%+64.0pp | -61.9%-51.9pp | -10.0% |
| Current Ratio | 0.25+0.0 | 0.210.0 | 0.22-0.1 | 0.29-0.0 | 0.33-0.1 | 0.45+0.3 | 0.11+0.1 | 0.04 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.000.0 | 0.000.0 | 0.00+0.1 | -0.080.0 | -0.080.0 | -0.07-0.0 | -0.05+1.4 | -1.41 |
| FCF Margin | -1813.3%-1074.8pp | -738.5%+888.3pp | -1626.8%-1479.8pp | -147.1% | N/A | N/A | -22.8%+13.2pp | -36.0% |
Note: Shareholder equity is negative (-$59.3M), which causes debt-to-equity and return on equity ratios to appear negative or not meaningful. This can occur from accumulated losses or large share buyback programs.
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.29), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s annual revenue?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) reported $9.1M in total revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a -43.0% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s revenue growing?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) revenue declined by 43% year-over-year, from $16.0M to $9.1M in fiscal year 2024.
Is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. profitable?
No, GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) reported a net income of -$12.4M in fiscal year 2024, with a net profit margin of -135.6%.
What is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS)?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) reported diluted earnings per share of $-0.30 for fiscal year 2024. This represents a 68.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.
What is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s EBITDA?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) had EBITDA of -$12.4M in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. have?
As of fiscal year 2024, GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) had $1.4M in cash and equivalents against $4.9M in long-term debt.
What is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s gross margin?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) had a gross margin of 55.6% in fiscal year 2024, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s operating margin?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) had an operating margin of -143.8% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s net profit margin?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) had a net profit margin of -135.6% in fiscal year 2024, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s free cash flow?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) generated -$31.5M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2024. This represents a -244.0% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s operating cash flow?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) generated -$31.0M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2024, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s total assets?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) had $19.9M in total assets as of fiscal year 2024, including both current and long-term assets.
What are GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s capital expenditures?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) invested $542K in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. spend on research and development?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) invested $17.3M in research and development during fiscal year 2024.
How many shares does GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. have outstanding?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) had 48M shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2024.
What is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s current ratio?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) had a current ratio of 0.29 as of fiscal year 2024, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) had a debt-to-equity ratio of -0.08 as of fiscal year 2024, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA)?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) had a return on assets of -62.2% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s cash runway?
Based on fiscal year 2024 data, GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) had $1.4M in cash against an annual operating cash burn of $31.0M. This gives an estimated cash runway of approximately 1 months at the current burn rate. Cash runway measures how long a company can continue operating before running out of cash, assuming no additional funding.
Why is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio negative or unusual?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) has negative shareholder equity of -$59.3M as of fiscal year 2024, which causes the debt-to-equity ratio to appear negative or not meaningful. This can occur when accumulated losses exceed invested capital, or after large share buyback programs. Other solvency metrics like the current ratio or interest coverage may be more informative.
What is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.'s earnings high quality?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) has an earnings quality ratio of 2.50x, considered low quality (accrual-driven). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. cover its interest payments?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) has an interest coverage ratio of -3.4x, meaning it can struggle to cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS) scores 0 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating weak overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.