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- The post discusses Indie Semiconductor's potential in the automotive tech space, particularly ADAS and EV. Key concerns include the certainty of their design win pipeline given EV demand volatility, their path to profitability amidst macro uncertainty, and competition from larger players like Mobileye. The author seeks opinions on whether INDI is a long-term buy or if the sector is becoming too competitive.
Hey everyone,
I’ve been watching Indie Semiconductor (INDI) for a little while now and I’m curious to get the sub's take on their long-term outlook.
They seem to be carving out a solid niche in the automotive tech space specifically with ADAS, in-cabin monitoring, and electrification. With the massive shift toward "software-defined vehicles" in the EV market their pipeline looks impressive, and they’ve consistently hit or exceeded their revenue guidance lately.
A few things on my mind:
The Backlog: Their design win pipeline is massive, but how much of that is truly "banked" versus speculative given potential shifts in EV demand?
Path to Profitability: They are still in that scaling phase. Do you see them hitting GAAP profitability soon enough to weather any further macro volatility?
Competition: How do they realistically hold up against the bigger players like Mobileye or even the massive Tier 1 suppliers?
I’m currently holding a small position and thinking about scaling in, but I'd love to hear from anyone else who has done a deep dive into their fundamentals or the semiconductor sector in general.
Is this a "buy and forget for 5 years" play, or is the automotive semi-space getting too crowded?