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PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORP
NASDAQ:
PTSCMarch 2, 2007
BUY HOLD SELL
HOLD RATING SINCE 10/27/2005A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- E+ E E- F
Annual Dividend Rate
$0.06
Annual Dividend Yield
8.59%
Beta
3.16
Market Capitalization
$266.1 Million
52-Week Range
$0.43-$2.25
Price as of 3/1/2007
$0.70
Source:
Information Technology Sub-Industry: Semiconductors Source: GICSThis report is for information purposes only and should not be considered a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Neither TheStreet.com Ratings nor any other party guarantees its
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Report Date: March 2, 2007
PAGE 1PTSC BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Develops, markets and sells microprocessors, its
technology behind the microprocessors, and
complementary products that enable computers
and other data processing devices to
communicate. These products can be used to
connect to the Internet or other telecommunication
networks.
STOCK PERFORMANCE (%)
3 Mo. 1 Yr. 3 Yr (Ann)
Price Change 11.68 -41.59 85.70
GROWTH (%)
Last Qtr 12 Mo. 3 Yr CAGR
Revenues 90.00 -97.42 33.12
Net Income -1,763.36 2,156.48 104.24
EPS NA 700.00 51.83
RETURN ON EQUITY (%)
PTSC Ind Avg S&P 500
Q2 2006 198.52 15.63 16.38
Q2 2005 -51.29 15.46 15.25
Q2 2004 NM 15.31 14.38
P/E COMPARISON
11.63
PTSC
36.45
Ind Avg
17.87
S&P 500
EPS ANALYSIS¹ ($)
2006
Q2 0.00
Q1 0.01
2005
Q4 -0.01
Q3 0.06
Q2 0.00
Q1 0.02
2004
Q4 0.01
Q3 -0.04
Q2 -0.02
Q1 0.01
NA = not available NM = not meaningful
1 Compustat fiscal year convention is used for all fundamental
data items.
Weekly Price: (US$) SMA (50) SMA (100)
1 Year 2 Years2006 2007
0.00
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
Rating History
SELL HOLD
0
100
200
Volume in Millions
COMPUSTAT for Price and Volume, TheStreet.com Ratings, Inc. for Rating History
RECOMMENDATION
We rate PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORP (PTSC) a HOLD. The primary factors that have impacted our rating are
mixed - some indicating strength, some showing weaknesses, with little evidence to justify the expectation of
either a positive or negative performance for this stock relative to most other stocks. The company's
strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with
reasonable debt levels by most measures and notable return on equity. However, as a counter to these
strengths, we find that the growth in the company's net income has been quite unimpressive.
HIGHLIGHTS
PTSC's very impressive revenue growth greatly exceeded the industry average of 14.1%. Since the same
quarter one year prior, revenues leaped by 90.0%. This growth in revenue does not appear to have trickled
down to the company's bottom line, displaying stagnant earnings per share.
PTSC has no debt to speak of therefore resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of zero, which we consider to be a
relatively favorable sign. Along with the favorable debt-to-equity ratio, the company maintains an adequate
quick ratio of 1.41, which illustrates the ability to avoid short-term cash problems.
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORP has shown no change in earnings for its most recently reported quarter when
compared with the same quarter a year earlier. This company has not demonstrated a clear trend in earnings
over the past 2 years, making it difficult to accurately predict earnings for the coming year. During the past
fiscal year, PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORP turned its bottom line around by earning $0.07 versus -$0.04 in the
prior year.
This stock's share value has moved by only 41.59% over the past year. Naturally, the overall market trend is
bound to be a significant factor. However, in one sense, the stock's sharp decline last year is a positive for
future investors, making it cheaper (in proportion to its earnings over the past year) than most other stocks in
its industry. But due to other concerns, we feel the stock is still not a good buy right now.
The company, on the basis of change in net income from the same quarter one year ago, has significantly
underperformed when compared to that of the S&P 500 and the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
industry. The net income has significantly decreased by 1763.4% when compared to the same quarter one
year ago, falling from -$0.10 million to -$1.88 million.
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORP
NASDAQ:
PTSCMarch 2, 2007
Sector: Information Technology Sub-Industry: Semiconductors Source: GICS
Annual Dividend Rate
$0.06
Annual Dividend Yield
8.59%
Beta
3.16
Market Capitalization
$266.1 Million
52-Week Range
$0.43-$2.25
Price as of 3/1/2007
$0.70
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Report Date: March 2, 2007
PAGE 2PEER GROUP ANALYSIS
REVENUE GROWTH AND EBITDA MARGIN*
EBITDA Margin (TTM)
Revenue Growth (TTM)
-100%
75%-9000%
1000%FAVORABLE
UNFAVORABLE
IIXYS
GNSS
PSEM
MSPD
ZZLL
PTSC
Companies with higher EBITDA margins and
revenue growth rates are outperforming companies
with lower EBITDA margins and revenue growth
rates. Companies for this scatter plot have a market
capitalization between $242.3 Million and $331.7
Million. Companies with NA or NM values do not
appear.
*EBITDA – Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and
Amortization.
REVENUE GROWTH AND EARNINGS YIELD
Earnings Yield (TTM)
Revenue Growth (TTM)
-100%
75%-50%
20%FAVORABLE
UNFAVORABLE
VLLTR
IIXYS
GNSS
PLLXT
AATII
PSEM
MSPD
ZZLL
MOSY
IIKAN
PTSC
Companies that exhibit both a high earnings yield
and high revenue growth are generally more
attractive than companies with low revenue growth
and low earnings yield. Companies for this scatter
plot have revenue growth rates between -97.4% and
60.1%. Companies with NA or NM values do not
appear.
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
The Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry is founded on innovation. The same fast and
furious evolution that brought the industry from transistor radios to modern electronics continues to be one of
its predominant characteristics. Chipmakers are under constant pressure to develop the latest in
technological advancements. In the world of integrated circuits, for example, enhanced performance and
more favorable wafer dimensions are primary objectives. Perpetuating this momentum is expensive. Not only
are these new technologies very costly to develop, but also to implement. Manufacturing semiconductors
requires enormous capital. On top of this, expensive fabrication facilities and equipment are all outfitted for
components that may quickly become obsolete in the wake of unrelenting innovation. Many chipmakers have
turned to outsourced manufacturing, such as the use of foundries, as a result of these very high cost barriers.
Demand for chip manufacturing equipment has close ties to demand for the components and end-product
electronics themselves, as well as to the adaptation of new technologies, as these factors tend to influence
the level of expenditures by companies within the industry.
After experiencing outstanding growth for much of 2000, the industry was subsequently marked by a sharp
downturn amidst weak market conditions for technology and the economy as a whole. Improvements in the
overall health of this backdrop bode well for the industry in late 2003.
These ups and downs are nothing new for the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, which
is highly cyclical in nature. This factor, as well as ever intensifying competition, contributes to the often
volatile environment of the industry. Inventory levels and production capacity in the industry have received a
lot of attention in 2004, and continue to be closely monitored in relation to the health of its latest cycle.
Staying attuned to these conditions, while remaining efficient yet flexible, continues to be one of the many
business challenges faced by companies in the industry.
PEER GROUP: Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Recent Market Price/ Net Sales Net Income
Ticker Company Name Price ($) Cap ($M) Earnings TTM ($M) TTM ($M)
PTSC PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORP 0.70 266 11.63 0.34 25.38
VLTR VOLTERRA SEMICONDUCTOR COR 13.65 332 50.56 74.59 6.91
IXYS IXYS CORP 10.02 330 6.11 276.32 58.28
GNSS GENESIS MICROCHIP INC 8.03 297 NM 236.89 -129.21
PLXT PLX TECHNOLOGY INC 9.87 283 89.73 81.43 3.01
AATI ADVANCED ANALOGIC TECH 6.31 277 NM 81.16 -2.08
PSEM PERICOM SEMICONDUCTOR CORP 10.12 266 34.90 118.80 7.82
MSPD MINDSPEED TECHNOLOGIES INC 2.28 258 NM 132.87 -30.33
ZL ZARLINK SEMICONDUCTOR INC 2.01 256 12.56 149.80 20.40
MOSY MOSYS INC 7.92 249 NM 14.91 -5.34
IKAN IKANOS COMMUNICATIONS INC 8.77 242 NM 136.19 -21.30
The peer group comparison is based on Major Semiconductors companies of comparable size.
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORP
NASDAQ:
PTSCMarch 2, 2007
Sector: Information Technology Sub-Industry: Semiconductors Source: GICS
Annual Dividend Rate
$0.06
Annual Dividend Yield
8.59%
Beta
3.16
Market Capitalization
$266.1 Million
52-Week Range
$0.43-$2.25
Price as of 3/1/2007
$0.70
This report is for information purposes only and should not be considered a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Neither TheStreet.com Ratings nor any other party guarantees its
accuracy or makes warranties regarding results from its usage. Redistribution is prohibited without the express written consent of TheStreet.com Ratings, Inc. Copyright(c) 2006. All
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Report Date: March 2, 2007
PAGE 3COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Patriot Scientific Corp. develops, markets, and sells
microprocessors, its technology behind the
microprocessors, and complementary products that
enable computers and other data processing devices to
communicate. These products can be used to connect to
the Internet or other telecommunication networks. The
company also has a patent for special radar technology,
which, if fully developed, may allow a potential licensee
to penetrate the ground or structures to find various
objects. Previously, Patriot Scientific also owned gas
plasma antenna technology, which it sold for $250,000 in
1999 and received a final royalty payment of $75,500 in
2003. The company's strategy is to exploit its
microprocessor technologies through product sales,
licensing, strategic alliances and to litigate against those
who may be infringing on its patents. Patriot Scientific's
business involves the following technologies: Ignite
microprocessor technology; and high-speed data
communications technology. Ignite microprocessor
technology generated minor amounts of revenue in FY 04
(May) from the sale of development boards,
microprocessors and initial license fees related to the
microprocessor application, but in FY 05 it generated
revenues of apx. $1,200,000 in connection with the sale
of a license to Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (AMD). The
company runs the technology on a 0.18-micron
microprocessor, which is in production. Patriot Scientific
has ported the WindRiver VxWorks operating system and
the Sun Microsystems personalJava virtual machine to
the microprocessor. In addition, the technology is
available for sale as intellectual property, which enables
the prospective customer to incorporate the
microprocessor functions with other parties' applications
to arrive at a system on a chip solution. Revenue from
high-speed data communications technology was phased
out during FY 02 as a result of the products reaching the
end of their life cycles. During FY 02, the company
initiated a last time buy program and, except for minor
repeat orders, has discontinued this product line. Patriot
Scientific will be focusing its efforts on the Ignite
microprocessor technology in addition to the patent
portfolio licensing efforts being conducted on its behalf
by the TPL Group. Although the communications product
line accounted for apx. 82% of FY 04 revenue, the
company anticipates that the Ignite microprocessor will
be its main product line in the future. The Ignite
technology is targeted for the embedded controller and
Java language processor marketplaces.
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORP
6183 Paseo Del Norte Ste 180
Carlsbad, CA 92011-1153
USA
Phone: 760-547-2700
http://www.ptsc.com
STOCK-AT-A-GLANCE
Below is a summary of the major fundamental and technical factors we consider when determining our
overall recommendation of PTSC shares. It is provided in order to give you a deeper understanding of our
rating methodology as well as to paint a more complete picture of a stock's strengths and weaknesses. It is
important to note, however, that these factors only tell part of the story. To gain an even more comprehensive
understanding of our stance on the stock, these factors must be assessed in combination with the stock’s
valuation. Please refer to our Valuation section on page 5 for further information.
FACTOR SCORE
Growth
2.0 out of 5 starsMeasures the growth of both the company's income statement and
cash flow. On this factor, PTSC has a growth score better than 30% of
the stocks we rate.
weak strong
Total Return
3.5 out of 5 starsMeasures the historical price movement of the stock. The stock
performance of this company has beaten 60% of the companies we
cover.
weak strong
Efficiency
1.5 out of 5 starsMeasures the strength and historic growth of a company's return on
invested capital. The company has generated more income per dollar of
capital than 20% of the companies we review.
weak strong
Price volatility
0.5 out of 5 starsMeasures the volatility of the company's stock price historically. The
stock is more volatile than nearly all of the stocks we monitor.
weak strong
Solvency
4.0 out of 5 starsMeasures the solvency of the company based on several ratios. The
company is more solvent than 70% of the companies we analyze.
weak strong
Income
5.0 out of 5 starsMeasures dividend yield and payouts to shareholders. The company's
dividend is higher than 90% of the companies we track.
weak strong
THESTREET.COM RATINGS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
TheStreet.com Ratings' stock model projects a stock's total return potential over a 12-month period including
both price appreciation and dividends. Our Buy, Hold or Sell ratings designate how we expect these stocks to
perform against a general benchmark of the equities market and interest rates. While our model is
quantitative, it utilizes both subjective and objective elements. For instance, subjective elements include
expected equities market returns, future interest rates, implied industry outlook and forecasted company
earnings. Objective elements include volatility of past operating revenues, financial strength, and company
cash flows.
Our model gauges the relationship between risk and reward in several ways, including: the pricing drawdown
as compared to potential profit volatility, i.e.how much one is willing to risk in order to earn profits; the level of
acceptable volatility for highly performing stocks; the current valuation as compared to projected earnings
growth; and the financial strength of the underlying company as compared to its stock's valuation as
compared to projected earnings growth; and the financial strength of the underlying company as compared
to its stock's performance. These and many more derived observations are then combined, ranked, weighted,
and scenario-tested to create a more complete analysis. The result is a systematic and disciplined method of
selecting stocks.
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORP
NASDAQ:
PTSCMarch 2, 2007
Sector: Information Technology Sub-Industry: Semiconductors Source: GICS
Annual Dividend Rate
$0.06
Annual Dividend Yield
8.59%
Beta
3.16
Market Capitalization
$266.1 Million
52-Week Range
$0.43-$2.25
Price as of 3/1/2007
$0.70
This report is for information purposes only and should not be considered a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Neither TheStreet.com Ratings nor any other party guarantees its
accuracy or makes warranties regarding results from its usage. Redistribution is prohibited without the express written consent of TheStreet.com Ratings, Inc. Copyright(c) 2006. All
rights reserved.
Report Date: March 2, 2007
PAGE 4Consensus EPS Estimates² ($)
IBES consensus estimates are provided by Thomson Financial
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
INCOME STATEMENT
Q2 FY06 Q2 FY05
Net Sales ($mil) 0.02 0.01
EBITDA ($mil) -1.71 -0.74
EBIT ($mil) -1.72 -0.76
Net Income ($mil) -1.88 -0.10
BALANCE SHEET
Q2 FY06 Q2 FY05
Cash & Equiv. ($mil) 15.47 6.74
Total Assets ($mil) 23.75 8.84
Total Debt ($mil) 0.00 0.72
Equity ($mil) 12.78 2.41
PROFITABILITY
Q2 FY06 Q2 FY05
Gross Profit Margin -8,984.21% -7,430.00%
EBITDA Margin -8,984.21% -7,430.00%
Operating Margin -9,036.84% -7,570.00%
Sales Turnover 0.01 1.47
Return on Assets 106.85% -13.96%
Return on Equity 198.52% -51.29%
DEBT
Q2 FY06 Q2 FY05
Current Ratio 1.43 4.54
Debt/Capital 0.00 0.23
Interest Expense 0.00 0.11
Interest Coverage NA -6.82
SHARE DATA
Q2 FY06 Q2 FY05
Shares outstanding (mil) 384 305
Div / share 0.00 0.00
EPS 0.00 0.00
Book value / share 0.03 0.01
Institutional Own % NA NA
Avg Daily Volume 1,633,079 1,915,558
2 Sum of quarterly figures may not match annual estimates due to
use of median consensus estimates.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORP's gross profit margin for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2006 has significantly
increased when compared to the same period a year ago. Even though sales increased, the net income has
decreased, representing a decrease to the bottom line. PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORP has average liquidity.
Currently, the Quick Ratio is 1.41 which shows that technically this company has the ability to cover
short-term cash needs. The company's liquidity has decreased from the same period last year.
At the same time, stockholders' equity ("net worth") has greatly increased by 431.29% from the same quarter
last year. Together, the key liquidity measurements indicate that it is relatively unlikely that the company will
face financial difficulties in the near future.
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORP
NASDAQ:
PTSCMarch 2, 2007
Sector: Information Technology Sub-Industry: Semiconductors Source: GICS
Annual Dividend Rate
$0.06
Annual Dividend Yield
8.59%
Beta
3.16
Market Capitalization
$266.1 Million
52-Week Range
$0.43-$2.25
Price as of 3/1/2007
$0.70
This report is for information purposes only and should not be considered a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Neither TheStreet.com Ratings nor any other party guarantees its
accuracy or makes warranties regarding results from its usage. Redistribution is prohibited without the express written consent of TheStreet.com Ratings, Inc. Copyright(c) 2006. All
rights reserved.
Report Date: March 2, 2007
PAGE 5RATINGS HISTORY
Our rating for PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORP has not
changed since 10/27/2005. As of 3/1/2007, the stock
was trading at a price of $0.70 which is 69.0% below
its 52-week high of $2.25 and 62.3% above its
52-week low of $0.43.
2 Year Chart
2005 2006
$0.50
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
HOLD: $0.11
SELL: $0.18
MOST RECENT RATINGS CHANGES
Date Price Action From To
10/27/05 $0.11 Upgrade
Sell Hold3/1/05 $0.18 No Change
Sell SellPrice reflects the closing price as of the date listed, if available
RATINGS DEFINITIONS &
DISTRIBUTION OF THESTREET.COM RATINGS
(as of 3/1/2007)
40.26% Buy
- We believe that this stock has theopportunity to appreciate and produce a total return of
more than 10% over the next 12 months.
29.94% Hold
- We do not believe this stock offersconclusive evidence to warrant the purchase or sale of
shares at this time and that its likelihood of positive total
return is roughly in balance with the risk of loss.
29.80% Sell
- We believe that this stock is likely todecline by more than 10% over the next 12 months, with
the risk involved too great to compensate for any
possible returns.
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VALUATION
HOLD. The current P/E ratio indicates a significant discount compared to an average of 36.45 for the
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry and a discount compared to the S&P 500 average of
17.87. For additional comparison, its price-to-book ratio of 21.02 indicates a significant premium versus the
S&P 500 average of 2.83 and a significant premium versus the industry average of 3.41. The price-to-sales
ratio is well above both the S&P 500 average and the industry average, indicating a premium.
Price/Earnings
1 2 3 4 5premium discount
PTSC 11.63 Peers 36.45
• Discount. A lower P/E ratio than its peers can
signify a less expensive stock or lower growth
expectations.
• PTSC is trading at a significant discount to its
peers.
Price/CashFlow
1 2 3 4 5premium discount
PTSC 7.20 Peers 16.11
• Discount. The P/CF ratio, a stock’s price divided by
the company's cash flow from operations, is useful
for comparing companies with different capital
requirements or financing structures.
• PTSC is trading at a significant discount to its
peers.
Price/Projected Earnings
1 2 3 4 5premium discount
PTSC NA Peers 20.83
• Neutral. A lower price-to-projected earnings ratio
than its peers can signify a less expensive stock or
lower future growth potential.
• Ratio not available.
Price to Earnings/Growth
1 2 3 4 5premium discount
PTSC NA Peers 2.05
• Neutral. The PEG ratio is the stock’s P/E divided by
the consensus estimate of long-term earnings
growth. Faster growth can justify higher price
multiples.
• Ratio not available.
Price/Book
1 2 3 4 5premium discount
PTSC 21.02 Peers 3.41
• Premium. A higher price-to-book ratio makes a
stock less attractive to investors seeking stocks
with lower market values per dollar of equity on the
balance sheet.
• PTSC is trading at a significant premium to its
peers.
Earnings Growth
1 2 3 4 5lower higher
PTSC 700.00 Peers 65.41
• Higher. Elevated earnings growth rates can lead to
capital appreciation and justify higher
price-to-earnings ratios.
• PTSC is expected to have an earnings growth rate
that significantly exceeds its peers.
Price/Sales
1 2 3 4 5premium discount
PTSC 872.50 Peers 4.03
• Premium. In the absence of P/E and P/B multiples,
the price-to-sales ratio can display the value
investors are placing on each dollar of sales.
• PTSC is trading at a significant premium to its
industry.
Sales Growth
1 2 3 4 5lower higher
PTSC -97.42 Peers 17.42
• Lower. A sales growth rate that trails the industry
implies that a company is losing market share.
• PTSC significantly trails its peers on the basis of
sales growth
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