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Advantest Corp. (DE:VAN)
FRANKFURT:VAN
VAN Stock Chart & Stats
€127.50
€3.49(5.96%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€127.50
€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
€90.36B
Enterprise Value€16.95T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€329.32B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€102.35B
Price to Earnings (P/E)45.3
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Apr 24, 2026EPS Estimate
0.75Next 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
€156.09Price Target Upside22.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)2.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)€5.82B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profitability / MarginsSustained, very high TTM margins indicate structural pricing power and differentiated product capabilities in ATE and measurement equipment. High operating margins support reinvestment in R&D, durable product leadership, and resilience in returns even when revenue growth moderates.
Conservative Leverage / Strong Balance SheetLow debt relative to equity provides financial flexibility to fund R&D, capital equipment, and cyclical working capital needs without stressing liquidity. A strong balance sheet enables opportunistic investment and cushions earnings volatility common in semiconductor cycles.
Reliable Cash GenerationHigh cash conversion (FCF near 91% of net income) shows reported profits translate into real cash, supporting capex, aftermarket servicing and long-term product support. This cash generation underpins durable investments and optionality despite cyclical revenue swings.
Bears Say
Cyclicality Of ResultsRevenue and profit swings tied to semiconductor capex cycles can materially alter earnings and returns. This makes multi-quarter forecasting difficult, risks margin normalization in downturns, and forces management to balance cyclical investment with near-term cost discipline.
Volatile Free Cash Flow GrowthNegative FCF growth and historical volatility reduce predictability of internal funding for expansion or shareholder returns. During troughs, investment plans or payouts may be constrained, increasing operational and capital-allocation risk over multi-quarter horizons.
Demand Heavily Linked To Semiconductor CapexBusiness depends on customers' capital spending and node/packaging transitions. Shifts in foundry roadmaps, postponement of upgrades, or customer consolidation can quickly reduce order flow, making revenue streams sensitive to external industry timing rather than pure company-driven growth.
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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 €90.36B.
When is Advantest Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Advantest Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 24, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were Advantest Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Advantest Corp. released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported €0.594 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 0.75.
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 €0.594 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
€156.09
▲(22.42% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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