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Advantest
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
$195.00
▲(13.58% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/31/26
The score is primarily supported by very strong financial performance (exceptional margins, high returns, and low leverage) but is held back by an expensive valuation (high P/E with a low dividend yield) and only mixed technical positioning (stronger long-term trend but weaker near-term averages).
Positive Factors
Exceptional Profitability
Sustained TTM margins at very high levels indicate strong pricing power and efficient operations in ATE. High profitability supports ongoing R&D, service investments and buffer against downturns, strengthening long-term competitive positioning and cash generation ability.
Negative Factors
Revenue Cyclicality
Historic revenue decline followed by rebound underscores exposure to semiconductor capital expenditure cycles. Dependence on customers' production ramps creates persistent top-line volatility that complicates multi-quarter planning and smooth growth trajectories.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Exceptional Profitability
Sustained TTM margins at very high levels indicate strong pricing power and efficient operations in ATE. High profitability supports ongoing R&D, service investments and buffer against downturns, strengthening long-term competitive positioning and cash generation ability.
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Advantest (ATEYY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$144.82B
Dividend Yield0.19%
Average Volume (3M)211.41K
Price to Earnings (P/E)51.3
Beta (1Y)2.10
Revenue Growth31.38%
EPS Growth95.51%
CountryUS
Employees7,241
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustrySemiconductors
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)642.50
Shares Outstanding732,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume84,102
30 Day Avg. Volume211,408
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.26
Price to Book (P/B)19.65
Price to Sales (P/S)13.13
P/FCF Ratio49.02
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)5.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)$10.15B
Advantest Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Advantest Corporation, a Japanese entity founded in Tokyo in 1954, specializes in the development and distribution of semiconductor and component testing equipment, alongside various mechatronics solutions. Its operations are broadly categorized i...
How the Company Makes Money
Advantest primarily makes money by selling semiconductor test equipment and related solutions to customers across the semiconductor supply chain (including integrated device manufacturers, foundries, and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test ...
Advantest Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 25, 2025
(Q4-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 03, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
Advantest Corporation reported a strong financial performance in FY 2024 with record-high sales and profits, and a positive outlook for continued demand in AI-related semiconductor testing for FY 2025. However, challenges such as impairment losses, increased tax rates, and market competition present some risks.Positive Updates
Record-High Financial Performance in FY 2024
Advantest Corporation achieved record highs in sales, operating income, and net income for FY 2024, driven by strong demand for AI-related high-performance semiconductors and effective supply chain management.
Negative Updates
Impairment Loss and Increased Tax Rate
The company recorded an impairment loss of approximately JPY24.1 billion related to Essai's socket business, resulting in a higher effective tax rate of approximately 28%.
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Q4-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record-High Financial Performance in FY 2024
Advantest Corporation achieved record highs in sales, operating income, and net income for FY 2024, driven by strong demand for AI-related high-performance semiconductors and effective supply chain management.
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Company Guidance
In the financial briefing call for Advantest Corporation's fiscal 2024, the company reported record-high sales, operating income, and net income, driven by strong demand for AI-related high-performance semiconductors. The fiscal year 2024 sales exceeded the guidance by approximately JPY40 billion, primarily due to higher-than-expected deliveries, particularly of SoC testers. The core operating income margin reached 32%, significantly surpassing guidance. Despite an impairment loss affecting operating margin and net profit, the effective tax rate rose to approximately 28%. Advantest expects continued strong demand for tester products in FY 2025, with sales forecasted at JPY755 billion and operating income at JPY242 billion. The company maintains a robust position in the high-end SoC market, with an overall market share of approximately 58%, although facing increased competition from local suppliers in China. The fiscal 2025 outlook includes a dividend forecast and share repurchase program, aiming for a cumulative total return ratio of 50% or more over the three years of the third midterm management plan.Advantest Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
92
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
84
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.25T | 1.20T | 779.71B | 486.51B | 560.19B | 416.90B |
| Gross Profit | 823.37B | 769.90B | 445.08B | 246.03B | 319.06B | 235.91B |
| EBITDA | 602.67B | 526.42B | 257.13B | 108.98B | 189.08B | 129.70B |
| Net Income | 467.39B | 397.99B | 161.18B | 62.29B | 130.40B | 87.30B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.50T | 1.18T | 854.21B | 671.23B | 600.22B | 494.70B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 410.40B | 341.44B | 262.54B | 106.70B | 85.54B | 116.58B |
| Total Debt | 107.45B | 20.28B | 93.50B | 94.44B | 50.84B | 43.46B |
| Total Liabilities | 468.89B | 377.72B | 347.67B | 240.05B | 231.53B | 200.07B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.04T | 799.18B | 506.54B | 431.18B | 368.69B | 294.62B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 395.88B | 320.39B | 266.54B | 12.13B | 46.64B | 60.67B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 433.52B | 355.40B | 285.97B | 32.67B | 70.22B | 78.89B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -135.54B | -36.64B | -42.19B | -27.94B | -26.71B | -46.91B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -169.27B | -244.45B | -82.82B | 10.76B | -77.43B | -68.74B |
Advantest Technical Analysis
Positive
171.68
Price Trends
182.14
Positive
174.05
Positive
158.38
Positive
Market Momentum
5.39
Negative
60.54
Neutral
91.15
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ATEYY, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 171.68 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 184.35, below the 50-day MA of 182.14, and above the 200-day MA of 158.38, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 5.39 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 60.54 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 91.15 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for ATEYY.
Advantest Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $144.82B | 51.32 | 58.91% | 0.22% | 31.38% | 95.51% | |
71 Outperform | $57.56B | 50.16 | 29.72% | 0.14% | 57.91% | 153.54% | |
67 Neutral | $31.76B | 57.88 | 7.45% | ― | -9.04% | -4.21% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
56 Neutral | $40.34B | 279.71 | 3.05% | 2.31% | 7.08% | ― | |
56 Neutral | $47.01B | 99.45 | 2.66% | 0.70% | 10.06% | -27.68% | |
53 Neutral | $75.50B | 39.90 | 14.45% | 1.13% | 18.30% | 82.12% |
* Technology Sector Average
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