Super Micro Shares Tumble 1.67% Amid 31.73% Volume Drop and 101st Trading Rank as Analysts Split on Valuation and Short Interest Rises

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) closed at $40.23 on September 3, down 1.67% from the previous day’s close, with a trading volume of $0.82 billion, a 31.73% decline compared to the prior day. The stock ranked 101st in trading activity among the day’s listed securities. Analysts have assigned a mixed consensus rating of “Hold,” supported by six “Buy” ratings, eight “Hold” ratings, and two “Sell” ratings, reflecting cautious optimism about the company’s valuation despite recent volatility.

Financial metrics highlight a projected 19.35% earnings growth over the next year, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.16—substantially lower than the broader market’s average of 269.61 and the Computer and Technology sector’s 417.21. However, a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 3.80 raises concerns about potential overvaluation relative to the company’s assets. Short interest in SMCI has risen by 7.62% month-on-month, with 16.21% of shares shorted and a short interest ratio of 2.5, signaling growing bearish sentiment among investors.

Insider activity has also drawn attention, as executives sold $52.75 million in shares over the past three months, contrasting with no insider purchases. Institutional ownership remains strong at 84.06%, underscoring confidence in the stock’s long-term stability. Meanwhile, news sentiment analysis assigns SMCI a score of 1.06, outperforming the 0.88 average for its sector, though recent headlines have emphasized financial reporting concerns and profit-taking pressures.

Backtest results for SMCI from January to September 2025 show a 31.56% year-to-date gain, outpacing the S&P 500’s 9.63% return. However, the stock’s 12-month total return of -9.23% lags the index’s 16.63% performance, reflecting mixed investor confidence amid broader market dynamics.