Cohu Inc (COHU) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Cohu Inc stock (COHU) is currently trading at $31.92. Cohu Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.06. Analyst consensus price target for COHU is $32.67. WallStSmart rates COHU as Sell.
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Smart Analysis
Cohu Inc (COHU) · 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 peg ratio, price/book, revenue growth. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Cohu Inc (COHU) Key Strengths (4)
104.21% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Trading at 1.76x book value, attractively priced
Strong revenue growth at 29.90% annually
Supporting Valuation Data
Cohu Inc (COHU) Areas to Watch (6)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Earnings declining -84.30%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.06x sales
Supporting Valuation Data
Cohu Inc (COHU) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 45/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.15), Price/Book (1.76) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 29.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.06) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -84.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -9.04%, Operating Margin at -11.20%, Profit Margin at -16.40%.
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 -9.04% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 29.90% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher 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
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
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.
COHU Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
COHU's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.06x trades at a 17% premium to its historical average of 2.62x (67th percentile). The current valuation is 46% below its historical high of 5.61x set in Jan 2006, and 133% above its historical low of 1.31x in Nov 2011.
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Data-driven financial summary for Cohu Inc (COHU) · TECHNOLOGY › SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS
The Big Picture
Cohu Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 453M with 30% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -16.4% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 30% YoY, reaching 453M. This pace significantly outperforms most SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS peers.
Generating 36M in free cash flow and 40M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
The company is unprofitable with a -16.4% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Earnings fell 84% YoY while revenue grew 30%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Cohu Inc maintain 30%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Cohu Inc.
Bottom Line
Cohu Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (30% 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.
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About Cohu Inc(COHU)
NASDAQ
TECHNOLOGY
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATE...
USA
Cohu, Inc. is engaged in semiconductor inspection and test equipment and printed circuit board (PCB) test equipment businesses in China, the United States, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Poway, California.