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IQE Stock Chart & Stats
44.80 p
-2.25 p(-5.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
44.80 p
-2.25 p(-5.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range4.66 p - 72.90 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume14.18M
Average Volume (3M)6.84M
Market Cap
£520.43M
Enterprise Value124.95 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£15.65M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£91.69M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.37
Next Earnings
Sep 15, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.04
Shares Outstanding1,331,032,800
10 Day Avg. Volume6,643,697
30 Day Avg. Volume6,841,931
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.28
Price to Book (P/B)0.54
Price to Sales (P/S)0.50
P/FCF Ratio-10.51
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£60.00Price Target Upside33.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£127.99M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market Position In High-performance Electronics And PhotonicsIQE serves structural end-markets (RF, photonics, sensing) that underpin long-term semiconductor demand for advanced wafers. This focused product offering aligns the company with secular trends in connectivity, data transport and sensing, supporting multi-year revenue opportunities from device makers needing specialized epi-wafers.
Engineering And Development-led Revenue ModelIQE’s business converts bespoke engineering and prototyping work into recurring manufacturing programs. Deep process expertise and customer qualification workflows create stickiness, raising the probability that R&D and qualification engagements will convert into longer-term production wafer orders and repeat revenue streams.
Signs Of Improving Operating Cash Generation; Equity Remains PositiveA return to positive operating cash flow indicates operational improvements and better working-capital management, which can support near-term funding needs. Combined with positive equity, the company retains financial headroom to execute rebuild strategies and fund conversion of development to production over the coming months.
Bears Say
Negative Gross Profit And Persistent Operating LossesNegative gross profit signals structural pressure on pricing or manufacturing cost competitiveness. Ongoing operating losses mean the core manufacturing business is not currently covering overheads, implying the company must either sustain improvement, reduce costs, or rely on external funding to reach durable profitability.
Rising Leverage And Declining EquityHigher debt alongside falling equity weakens balance-sheet flexibility and increases financial risk. Greater leverage raises interest and refinancing exposure, limiting capacity to invest in capacity or absorb cyclical shocks, and could constrain long-term execution if cash generation does not sustainably improve.
Negative And Inconsistent Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow after investments means the business is not yet self-funding and requires external capital for growth or working capital. This undermines long-term resilience, increases dependence on financing, and restricts the company’s ability to scale production for larger customer programs without improving cash conversion.
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IQE FAQ
What was IQE PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
IQE PLC lowest share price was 4.66 p and its highest was 72.90 p in the past 12 months.
What is IQE PLC’s market cap?
IQE PLC’s market cap is £520.43M.
When is IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 15, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were IQE PLC’s earnings last quarter?
IQE PLC released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported -0.011 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is IQE PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts IQE PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does IQE PLC pay dividends?
IQE PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is IQE PLC’s EPS estimate?
IQE PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does IQE PLC have?
IQE PLC has 1,331,032,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to IQE PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
IQE PLC reported an EPS of -0.011 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.016%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of IQE PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:IQE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
IQE plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£60.00 (33.93% Upside)
£60.00 (33.93% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £129.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-69.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
IQE PLC
IQE Plc is a holding company, which engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, and sale of compound semiconductor materials. It operates through the following segments: Wireless, Photonics, and CMOS++. The Wireless segment includes mobile smartphones, base station, mobile networks, Wi-Fi, smart metering, satellite navigation, and a plethora of other connected devices. The Photonics segment refers to devices that emit or detect light, such as advanced lasers and sensors. The CMOS++ segment combines the advanced properties of compound semiconductors with silicon. The company was founded on April 01, 1999 and is headquartered in Cardiff, the United Kingdom.
IQE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
60.00 p
▲(33.93% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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