VECO:NGS-Veeco Instruments Inc.

EQUITY | Semiconductors | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 11.31

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 1.06B

Volume

0.40M

Analyst Target

USD 14.50
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About

Veeco Instruments Inc design, manufacture, and market thin film equipment. The Company's equipment are sold to make electronic devices including LED, power electronics, wireless devises, hard disk drives and semiconductors.

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ETFs Containing VECO

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Semiconductors) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 52.63% 91% A- 91% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 52.63% 91% A- 91% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -35.74% 19% F 19% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return -35.74% 19% F 19% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -72.63% 10% F 14% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return -72.63% 9% A- 13% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -16.31% 9% A- 12% F
Dividend Return -16.31% 9% A- 11% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 39.86% 44% F 28% F
Risk Adjusted Return -40.92% 10% F 15% F
Market Capitalization 1.06B 33% F 61% D-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Semiconductors) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio -1.31 73% 62%
Price/Book Ratio 0.94 88% 80%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -4.00 96% 89%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio -10.98 90% 81%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -66.80% 8% 16%
Return on Invested Capital -3.23% 23% 42%
Return on Assets -37.00% 10% 18%
Debt to Equity Ratio 49.00% 41% 47%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Negative earnings

The company had negative total earnings in the most recent four quarters.

Negative free cash flow

The company had negative total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector