Aehr Test Systems (AEHR)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
AEHR
Aehr Test Systems
$39.03
-0.41%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.06B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$323.36
+1.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $50.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Teradyne Inc generates 5891% more annual revenue ($3.19B vs $53.25M). TER leads profitability with a 17.4% profit margin vs -16.6%. AEHR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
AEHR
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
TER
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AEHR.
Margin of Safety
-98.5%
Fair Value
$161.93
Current Price
$323.36
$161.43 premium
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 30.3%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 81.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.1x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 18.1x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 17.4% and operating margin at 30.3%. Revenue growth of 43.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AEHR
The primary concerns for AEHR are Price/Book, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 92.5x 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 2.31 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
TER generates stronger free cash flow (219M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (70/100 vs 26/100), backed by strong 17.4% margins and 43.9% 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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