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¥6,811.00 - ¥32,400.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.19M
Average Volume (3M)13.33M
Market Cap
¥18.66T
Enterprise Value¥19.16T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥339.97B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥20.19B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.1
Beta1.63
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
163.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)515.12
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
¥32,818.18Price Target Upside17.75% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)689.71
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.46T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetAdvantest's materially reduced debt and much higher equity provide durable financial flexibility across semiconductor cycles. Low leverage lowers default risk, supports continued R&D/capex spend, and preserves capacity to fund downturns or strategic investments without stressing liquidity.
Strong Cash GenerationSustained high operating and free cash flow in the latest year creates a structural ability to self-fund capex, service customers, and repurchase or reinvest without relying heavily on external financing, improving long-term resilience through industry cycles.
Revenue Rebound & Operating LeverageA sharp rebound in revenue and profits demonstrates durable demand sensitivity and strong operating leverage: incremental sales translate efficiently to profit, enabling outsized margin expansion in recoveries and supporting long-term earnings power if demand persists.
Bears Say
Cyclicality RiskAdvantest's business remains tightly coupled to semiconductor capital cycles and device ramps. Structural dependence on customer capex means multi-quarter downturns can materially compress orders, utilization and revenues, creating sustained earnings volatility over months.
Volatile Cash ConversionAlthough FCF is strong in absolute terms, historical swings (weak 2024 vs strong 2025) indicate conversion and working-capital timing risks. Persistent volatility can constrain consistent reinvestment or shareholder returns during phases when cash receipts lag reported earnings.
Margin & Return VisibilityThe rebound shows leverage benefits but margin durability is uncertain given limited detailed margin disclosure and rapid asset expansion. If demand softens, higher asset base may depress returns and lengthen payback periods, reducing long-term ROIC resilience.
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6857 FAQ
What was Advantest Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Advantest Corp. lowest stock price was ¥6811.00 and its highest was ¥32400.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Advantest Corp.’s market cap?
Advantest Corp.’s market cap is ¥18.66T.
When is Advantest Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Advantest Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 67 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 163.44.
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
¥32,818.18
▲(17.75% Upside)
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