Aehr Test Systems (AEHR)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
AEHR
Aehr Test Systems
$116.58
+6.83%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.94B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$406.86
+7.24%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $64.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Teradyne Inc generates 8268% more annual revenue ($3.79B vs $45.26M). TER leads profitability with a 22.6% profit margin vs -25.2%. AEHR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
AEHR
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
TER
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 37.6%
Revenue surging 87.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 314.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 26.0x book value
ROE of -8.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 43.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.7x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEHR
The strongest argument for AEHR centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.6% and operating margin at 37.6%. Revenue growth of 87.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AEHR
The primary concerns for AEHR are Piotroski F-Score, Price/Book, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 75.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEHR profiles as a turnaround stock while TER is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AEHR carries more volatility with a beta of 3.27 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 87.0% — sustainability is the question.
TER generates stronger free cash flow (200M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (75/100 vs 28/100), backed by strong 22.6% margins and 87.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Aehr Test Systems
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Aehr Test Systems primarily designs, designs, manufactures and sells test and burn equipment for use in the semiconductor industry in the United States, Asia and Europe. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California.
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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