Coherent Inc (COHR) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Coherent Inc stock (COHR) is currently trading at $272.04. Coherent Inc PE ratio is 269.63. Coherent Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 8.11. Analyst consensus price target for COHR is $284.25. WallStSmart rates COHR as Underperform.
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COHR Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Coherent Inc (COHR)
COHR trades 373% above its Graham fair value of $47.27, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Coherent Inc (COHR) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, eps growth. Concerns around return on equity and price/sales. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Coherent Inc (COHR) Key Strengths (4)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Earnings per share surging 73.00% year-over-year
87.63% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Supporting Valuation Data
Coherent Inc (COHR) Areas to Watch (6)
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very expensive at 8.1x annual revenue
Very expensive at 6.0x book value
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Solid revenue growth at 17.50% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Coherent Inc (COHR) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.92) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 73.00%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (8.11), Price/Book (5.98) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 17.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 3.24%, Operating Margin at 11.80%, Profit Margin at 4.66%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 3.24% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 17.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, EPS Growth) and negatives (Return on Equity, Price/Sales). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
COHR Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
COHR's Price-to-Sales ratio of 8.11x trades at a 21% premium to its historical average of 6.7x (80th percentile). The current valuation is 18% below its historical high of 9.95x set in Nov 2017, and 103% above its historical low of 3.99x in Sep 2015.
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Data-driven financial summary for Coherent Inc (COHR) · TECHNOLOGY › SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
The Big Picture
Coherent Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 6.3B with 18% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 4.7%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 3.2% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
Profit margin at 4.7% is thin. While this is common for high-growth companies, margins need to expand as growth naturally decelerates.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Coherent Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 269.6x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.91, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Coherent Inc.
Bottom Line
Coherent Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (18% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(28 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ENG, JULIE SHERIDAN Chief Technology Officer | Sell | -1,454 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SKAGGS, STEPHEN A Director | Sell | -3,523 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ENG, JULIE SHERIDAN Chief Technology Officer | Sell | -2,792 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
LUTHER, SHERRI R Chief Financial Officer | Sell | -4,000 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Coherent Inc(COHR)
NYSE
TECHNOLOGY
SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUM...
USA
Coherent, Inc. provides lasers, laser-based technologies, and laser-based system solutions for a variety of scientific, commercial, and industrial research applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.