UTStarcom Holdings Corp. (UTSI) Fair Value 2026

UTSI · Communication Equipment ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

6.4 /10

32 fundamental signals · 1 models active

Value Trap Risk

WARN (44/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, UTStarcom Holdings Corp. (UTSI) trades at $2.34. QOC: 6.4/10. Value Trap Risk: 44/100 (WARN). 1/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
UTSI
Price
$2.34
Quality Score
6.4/10
Value Trap Risk
44/100
Models Active
1/13
Last Updated
Strength: Dynamic NAV suggests +318.9% upside with 43% confidence
Risk: Value Trap score of 44 suggests caution despite apparent undervaluation

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give UTSI?

1 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($2.34)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Asset-Based · Medium Conviction
 $9.80 +318.9%

All Models Active

All 1 models are displayed above.

What Is UTStarcom Holdings Corp. (UTSI) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, UTStarcom Holdings Corp.'s intrinsic value is estimated at a median fair value of $9.80. At a current market price of $2.34, 1 of 1 active valuation models identify upside potential, projecting a median implied return of +318.9%.

What Do the Models Say About UTSI?

1 of 13 models are currently active for UTSI. All 1 active models suggest the stock trades below fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does UTSI Rank in Communication Equipment?

Among 47 Communication Equipment stocks, UTSI ranks #34 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.4/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.4 indicates above-average quality.

Within the Communication Equipment space, UTStarcom Holdings Corp. competes in an environment where spectrum holdings value often separates market leaders from laggards. Understanding these industry-specific dynamics is essential context for interpreting our model outputs.

Is UTSI a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns UTSI a score of 44/100 (WARN). This is a warning signal. Additional research into recent 10-Q filings is recommended. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

1 of 13 models are active for UTStarcom Holdings Corp.. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, UTStarcom Holdings Corp. is rated at 6.4/10. This solid-tier score maintains reasonable quality metrics with some areas for improvement.

CirclFi runs 13 independent models for each stock. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every UTSI valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across UTSI's 1 active models, average confidence is 43%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy UTStarcom Holdings Corp. Stock in 2026? →

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Which Similar Communication Equipment Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

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Read investment analysis: AAOI · WATT · MITQ · ASTS · SILC · AMPG · CLRO · CIEN · ADTN · BKTI · UI

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to UTSI?

7 companies across all industries closest to UTSI’s Quality of Company score of 6.4/10.

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Read investment analysis: BRT · TTGT · CLSK · GTLL · SAIL · VTR · NVDA

What Else Do Investors Ask About UTStarcom Holdings Corp.’s Valuation?

What is UTStarcom Holdings Corp.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi does not yet have enough active models to publish a median fair value for UTStarcom Holdings Corp. (UTSI). The Quality of Company score is 6.4/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is UTSI overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $2.34, 1 of 1 active models suggest UTSI may be undervalued, while 0 indicate potential overvaluation. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits UTStarcom Holdings Corp.'s business model in Communication Equipment.

What does a Quality of Company score of 6.4 mean for UTSI?

UTStarcom Holdings Corp.'s QOC of 6.4/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on UTSI?

CirclFi analyzes UTSI with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 1 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is UTSI a value trap in 2026?

UTStarcom Holdings Corp.'s Value Trap score is 44/100 (WARN). This elevated score suggests the stock may look undervalued but faces deteriorating fundamentals — declining margins, rising debt, or shrinking revenue could make the apparent discount deceptive. Browse our ranked stock lists to compare value-trap scores across industries. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “CirclFi assigns UTStarcom Holdings Corp. (UTSI) a Quality of Company score of 6.4/10 across 32 fundamental signals as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/UTSI/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this UTSI valuation
  • Financial statements: UTStarcom Holdings Corp. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001030471) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for UTSI as of ; valuations recomputed .