Vicor: An IP Compounder Hiding Inside An Old Semiconductor Stock

Vicor is transitioning from a power-module manufacturer to an IP-licensing compounder with a high-margin fab, right at the center of the AI infrastructure buildout bottleneck. VICR's licensing segment targets a 50% CAGR at near-100% gross margin, enforced by ITC exclusion orders, and is rapidly transforming the company's valuation profile. Management's FY26 revenue guide of ~$570M excludes new licensing deals; capacity expansion and margin leverage are set to drive EPS and multiple expansion.