Richardson ELECTRONICS, Ltd. (RELL) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Richardson ELECTRONICS, Ltd. (RELL) has a Graham intrinsic value of $10.63 per share. At $18.33 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 72% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 5.9% a year to $228.6M, with an average return on invested capital of 5.7%.

Graham intrinsic value
$10.63
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$18.33
Price vs Graham value
72% above
Market cap
$232.6M
Revenue (FY2026)
$228.6M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
5.9%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
5.7%
Free cash flow (FY2026)
-$3.6M

RELL 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2026 $228.6M $6.4M — -$3.6M 2.8% 4.3%
FY2025 $208.9M -$1.1M — $7.7M -1.2% -1.4%
FY2024 $196.5M $61.0K — $2.5M 0.2% 0.1%
FY2023 $262.7M $22.3M — -$15.6M 9.5% 18.7%
FY2022 $224.6M $17.9M — -$1.2M 7.1% 17.5%
FY2021 $176.9M $1.7M — -$1.8M 1.6% 2.4%
FY2020 $155.9M -$1.8M — $147.0K -1.1% -1.8%
FY2019 $166.7M -$7.3M — -$6.4M -4.1% —
FY2018 $163.2M $3.8M — -$2.3M 2.2% —
FY2017 $136.9M -$6.9M — -$3.4M -4.2% —

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 5.9% annually over the past decade.

RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 5.7% ROIC.

RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $10.63 per share.

RELL stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Richardson ELECTRONICS, Ltd. (RELL) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, RELL's intrinsic value is about $10.63 per share.

Is RELL stock undervalued?

At $18.33 (close on Oct 17, 2026), RELL trades 72% above its Graham value of $10.63. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Richardson ELECTRONICS, Ltd. grown?

Revenue went from $136.9M in fiscal 2017 to $228.6M in fiscal 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. Net income was $6.4M in fiscal 2026.

Does Richardson ELECTRONICS, Ltd. generate free cash flow?

Richardson ELECTRONICS, Ltd. generated -$3.6M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2026. Free cash flow was positive in 3 of the last 10 reported years.

What is RELL's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 5.7%, and average return on equity was 2.4%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this RELL data come from?

From Richardson ELECTRONICS, Ltd.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 3, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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