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Advantest Corp. (DE:VAN)
FRANKFURT:VAN
VAN Stock Chart & Stats
€150.06
€3.49(5.96%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€150.06
€3.49(5.96%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€32.20 - €161.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume401.00
Average Volume (3M)198.00
Market Cap
€102.26B
Enterprise Value€19.36T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€329.32B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€102.35B
Price to Earnings (P/E)64.4
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Apr 24, 2026EPS Estimate
0.71Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.59
Shares Outstanding732,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume275
30 Day Avg. Volume198
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.19
Price to Book (P/B)9.42
Price to Sales (P/S)6.12
P/FCF Ratio17.76
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€150.80Price Target Upside0.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained High ProfitabilityVery high core margins reflect differentiated ATE products and pricing power versus peers. Durable margin strength supports reinvestment in R&D, funds capital expenditures and enables strong returns on equity, providing a structural cushion through normal market cycles.
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage affords financial flexibility to fund R&D, capex, and strategic initiatives without stressing liquidity. A strong balance sheet reduces refinancing risk in downturns, enabling the company to sustain operations and invest when competitors might retrench.
Recurring Aftermarket And Service RevenueRecurring revenues from consumables, spares and service contracts create annuity-like cash flows and customer stickiness. Over time this stabilizes top-line visibility, improves lifetime customer value, and supports margin sustainability independent of new system cycles.
Bears Say
Cyclicality Of ResultsEarnings and margins have historically swung with semiconductor demand, making revenue and profitability sensitive to industry cycles. This structural cyclicality complicates forecasting, capital allocation and can produce sharp earnings normalization during industry downturns.
Weakening Free Cash Flow GrowthAlthough current cash conversion is strong, negative FCF growth and prior periods of weak conversion indicate volatility. Persistent FCF erosion would constrain investments, reduce optionality for buybacks/dividends or M&A, and heighten sensitivity to profit downticks.
Dependence On Semiconductor Capex & Tech TransitionsRevenue mix is structurally tied to customer capex timing and node/packaging transitions. Delays or shifts in customer investment patterns materially affect system demand, and sustaining competitiveness requires ongoing R&D and capital intensity during technology inflection points.
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VAN FAQ
What was Advantest Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Advantest Corp. lowest stock price was €32.20 and its highest was €161.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Advantest Corp.’s market cap?
Advantest Corp.’s market cap is €102.26B.
When is Advantest Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Advantest Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 24, 2026 which is in 64 days.
How were Advantest Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Advantest Corp. released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported €0.593 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.409 by €0.185.
Is Advantest Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Advantest Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Advantest Corp. pay dividends?
Advantest Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Advantest Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Advantest Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.71.
How many shares outstanding does Advantest Corp. have?
Advantest Corp. has 732,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Advantest Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Advantest Corp. reported an EPS of €0.593 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.409. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.462%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Advantest Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:VAN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Advantest Corp.
Advantest Corporation manufactures and sells semiconductor and component test system products and mechatronics-related products. It operates through three segments: Semiconductor and Component Test System; Mechatronics System; and Services, Support and Others. The Semiconductor and Component Test System segment provides customers with test system products for the semiconductor industry and the electronic parts industry. This segment offers test systems for SoC semiconductor devices; and test systems for memory semiconductors devices. The Mechatronics System segment provides test handlers; mechatronic-applied products for handling semiconductor devices; and device interfaces, which serve as interfaces with the devices that are measured. This segment also engages in the operations related to nano-technology products. The Services, Support and Others segment provides customer solutions for the semiconductor and component test system and mechatronics system segments; and support services. This segment is also involved in the sale of consumables and used products; and equipment lease business and others. In addition, the company engages in the research and development activities measuring and testing technologies. Advantest Corporation serves fabless semiconductor companies, foundries, and test houses, as well as industrial, design, and manufacturing companies in Japan, rest of Asia, the United States, and Europe. Advantest Corporation has collaboration with STMicroelectronics on advanced automated test cell for IC Testing; and partnership with PDF Solutions Inc. for cloud-based software solutions. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
VAN Company Deck
VAN Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Advantest reported a strong financial performance in FY 2024 with record-high sales and profits, driven by robust demand for AI-related semiconductors. Despite some challenges including impairment losses and geopolitical uncertainties, the company maintains a positive outlook for FY 2025, expecting continued high demand and market presence.View all DE:VAN earnings summariesVAN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€150.80
▲(0.49% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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