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IQE Stock Chart & Stats
5.03 p
>-0.01 p(-0.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
5.03 p
>-0.01 p(-0.03%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range4.66 p - 72.90 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume206.05K
Average Volume (3M)6.84M
Market Cap
£627.89M
Enterprise Value622.91M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£15.65M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£91.69M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.36
Next Earnings
Sep 15, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.04
Shares Outstanding1,323,263,300
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 Upside1092.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£119.05M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Niche Semiconductor SpecializationIQE's focus on III-V epitaxial wafers places it in a technically specialized niche supplying critical inputs for RF, photonics and sensing. That technical complexity creates higher barriers to entry, long qualification cycles and durable customer relationships that support recurring demand across end-markets.
Engineering Services Convert To Recurring RevenueThe company's business model includes engineering, prototyping and qualification that often convert into volume production programs. This creates stickiness: deep customer integration and process IP that can translate engineering spend into multi-year production contracts and steadier revenue streams when customers scale.
Operating Cash Flow ImprovementA return to positive operating cash flow indicates operational traction and better working-capital or margin dynamics. Sustained positive OCF reduces near-term dependence on external financing, helps fund routine capex and supports the company's ability to progress development programs into production.
Bears Say
Negative ProfitabilityNegative gross profit signals that manufacturing costs or pricing dynamics are eroding core product economics. Persistent operating and net losses prevent internal capital accumulation, constrain reinvestment in capacity or R&D, and indicate the company has not yet achieved sustainable unit economics for its wafer products.
Rising Leverage And Declining EquityHigher debt alongside shrinking equity increases financial risk and reduces balance-sheet flexibility. Elevated leverage raises interest and covenant pressure during downturns, constrains capacity to fund expansion or weather delays in customer ramp-ups, and reflects cumulative losses eroding shareholders' buffer.
Negative Free Cash Flow And Inconsistent Cash GenerationPersistently negative free cash flow means the business cannot fully fund investments from operations and relies on external financing. This pattern, combined with prior deeply negative FCF, increases dilution or refinancing risk, limiting the company's ability to sustain capex for capacity or absorb cyclical downturns in customer demand.
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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 £627.89M.
When is IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 15, 2026 which is in 76 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 -0.011 p.
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 1,323,263,300 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?
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IQE plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£60.00 (1092.84% Upside)
£60.00 (1092.84% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £359.1K 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
-37.49%
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
▲(1092.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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