Why I’m Holding Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI)
1. Strategic Catalyst: $20B Deal with DataVolt
The recently announced $20 billion partnership between Supermicro and DataVolt, a Saudi Arabia-based hyperscale data center company, is a game-changing catalyst. This deal positions Supermicro as a key player in the global AI infrastructure race, with accelerated deployments of ultra-dense GPU platforms in both the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
This partnership is not only about revenue—it’s about strategic alignment with sovereign digital transformation agendas, giving SMCI a first-mover advantage in hyperscale AI infrastructure, especially in Middle East megaprojects.
Premarket reaction: stock surged up to 16%, with pre-market high at $45.27 and a VWAP of $43.10—indicating bullish institutional sentiment.
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2. Fundamental Strengths
• Revenue Growth: SMCI’s revenue has grown rapidly, especially riding the AI wave, with YoY growth of over 30% in previous quarters.
• Profitability: The company maintains strong gross margins (~15–18%) and net profit margins bolstered by growing high-margin AI server sales.
• Low Valuation vs Peers: Despite high growth, SMCI’s P/E ratio (typically in the 20s) is modest compared to peers like Nvidia or AMD, making it undervalued on a PEG basis.
• Balance Sheet: Low debt, high cash reserves, and strong free cash flow indicate a resilient and self-sustaining business.
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3. Technical Analysis: Bullish Continuation
• The sharp premarket breakout past resistance of ~$43 signals bullish momentum.
• Volume spike confirms strong buying interest.
• If price breaks and closes above $45.27 on high volume, it may trigger a new rally leg.
• Key levels to watch:
• Support: $43.10 (VWAP) and $41.00 (premarket low)
• Resistance: $45.27 and psychological $50.00
• Golden cross formation on longer timeframes (50 MA crossing above 200 MA) indicates bullish medium-term trend.
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4. Value Investing Perspective
• “Picks and Shovels” of the AI Gold Rush: SMCI is a modern-day equivalent of the “picks and shovels” approach. It provides the infrastructure (GPU servers and racks) powering the AI revolution—not just speculative software promises.
• Moat: Custom-built, scalable server platforms and tight integration with Nvidia, AMD, and Intel gives SMCI a durable technological and supply chain advantage.
• Management: Led by founder Charles Liang, whose long-term vision is backed by decades of engineering excellence and prudent capital allocation.
• Tailwinds: Positioned at the intersection of AI, cloud, edge computing, and green data centers—all megatrends with exponential upside.
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Conclusion: Long-Term Conviction Hold
With explosive growth potential backed by concrete fundamentals, strategic international partnerships, and supportive technical signals, Super Micro Computer Inc. is a high-conviction long-term hold in my portfolio. I’m not just riding the short-term hype—I believe SMCI is structurally positioned to compound shareholder value over the next decade as the AI backbone of global digital infrastructure.
***note: Not financial Advice and Do your own Research
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