Advantest Corp. (JP:6857)
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6857 Stock Chart & Stats
¥27870.00
¥334.00(3.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥27870.00
¥334.00(3.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥5,963.00 - ¥32,400.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.19M
Average Volume (3M)13.33M
Market Cap
¥19.71T
Enterprise Value¥21.26T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥339.97B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥20.19B
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.5
Beta1.63
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
164.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)174.55
Shares Outstanding732,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume15,502,300
30 Day Avg. Volume13,331,246
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.29
Price to Book (P/B)18.62
Price to Sales (P/S)13.13
P/FCF Ratio49.02
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥31,783.33Price Target Upside14.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)681.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.44T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Conservative, Strengthened Balance SheetDebt fell sharply (93.5B → 20.2B) while equity rose to 795.7B, producing very low leverage. This materially increases financial flexibility, lowers refinancing/default risk during downturns, and supports durable investment or shareholder returns through cyclical periods.
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationLarge operating cash flow (335.2B) and free cash flow (302.2B) provide predictable internal funding for R&D, service expansion, and capital expenditure. Robust FCF enhances self‑funding capability and reduces dependence on external financing across semiconductor cycles.
Rebounded Revenue And Strong ProfitabilityA sharp step‑up in revenue and net income demonstrates demand recovery and high operating leverage—small revenue gains translate into disproportionately higher earnings. This structural earnings sensitivity can produce durable profit expansion when end‑market demand holds.
Bears Say
Cyclicality With Volatile Cash ConversionHistoric swings in cash conversion mean current strong FCF may not persist if semiconductor investment softens. Volatile cash realization complicates capital allocation planning and could constrain discretionary spending or dividends within a 2–6 month horizon if the cycle weakens.
Margin Visibility And Consistency RiskLimited margin disclosure combined with pronounced cyclic sensitivity reduces visibility into sustainable profitability. Operating leverage that boosts earnings in upcycles can equally amplify margin erosion in downturns, raising uncertainty about medium‑term margin stability.
Rapid Asset Growth Could Pressure Returns If Cycle CoolsMaterial asset growth risks diluting returns if utilization falls—an asset‑heavy footprint built for a boom can depress ROIC when demand softens. This structural risk can erode profitability and capital efficiency over several quarters if semiconductor spending slows.
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6857 FAQ
What was Advantest Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Advantest Corp. lowest stock price was ¥5963.00 and its highest was ¥32400.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Advantest Corp.’s market cap?
Advantest Corp.’s market cap is ¥19.71T.
When is Advantest Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Advantest Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 96 days.
How were Advantest Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Advantest Corp. released its earnings results on Apr 27, 2026. The company reported ¥174.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥141.46 by ¥33.09.
Is Advantest Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Advantest Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Advantest Corp. pay dividends?
Advantest Corp. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥29 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.25%. See more information on Advantest Corp. dividends here
What is Advantest Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Advantest Corp.’s EPS estimate is 164.24.
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 ¥174.55 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥141.46. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.997%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Advantest Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6857
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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.
6857 Company Deck
6857 Earnings Call
Q4 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 JP:6857 earnings summaries6857 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥31,783.33
▲(14.04% Upside)
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