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Advanced Energy Industries Inc(AEIS)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$242.32
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AEIS

10/28/2026: AEIS (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Advanced Energy Industries is a specialized provider of precision power conversion solutions, heavily tied to the cyclical semiconductor equipment market. Its core strengths include deep technical expertise in RF power and a growing footprint in high-density data center applications, which offer significant long-term growth potential. While the company enjoys a strong position in mission-critical industries, it faces risks from customer concentration and industrial demand volatility. Investors should monitor semiconductor spending cycles and the success of its data center strategy. The stock may suit value-oriented investors who can tolerate cyclical performance, while the consistent, albeit modest, dividend provides some secondary income stability.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company provides exposure to secular growth in semiconductors but faces cyclical volatility.
Momentum investorMixed fitStock performance often fluctuates with semiconductor industry cycles, making entry timing critical.
Value investorStrong fitThe company's valuation is often reasonable relative to its long-term technical moat in precision power.
Dividend investorMixed fitOffers a stable dividend, though it is not primarily an income-focused stock.
Low-risk investorWeak fitCyclical exposure and industry concentration create higher volatility than conservative investors typically prefer.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock is highly sensitive to shifts in semiconductor capital equipment spending cycles.
Valuation riskMediumMarket expectations for growth can sometimes outpace actual quarterly performance.
Competition risk (semiconductor power)Medium / highIntense rivalry with MKS Instruments in RF and matching networks poses a constant margin risk.
Business qualityMedium / highThe company maintains strong engineering moats but is susceptible to industrial demand shifts.
Dividend incomeLowDividends are reliable but not the primary driver of total returns.
Execution riskMediumThe ability to successfully integrate acquisitions is vital for long-term growth.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 89.03%
Avg. Invested days 50
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AEIS receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AEIS has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+173.7%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 7.0%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 8.2%), modest insider ownership of 1.06%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AEIS's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (7.0% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is AEIS's strongest growth driver at +173.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+21.4%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+70.2%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 103.2% and approximately 99.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.06% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 11.55%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.35%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.28%
Ameriprise Financial Inc 3.89%
FMR Inc 3.54%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AEIS generates approximately $372 of gross profit, $109 of operating income, and $70 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins and moderate cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 11.50%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AEIS has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 9.33B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 43.13
1Y Target Price 415
Price to earnings Ratio 43.13
1Y Target Price 415
Volume (30-day avg) 574.7K shares
Beta 1.31
52 Weeks Range 187.43 - 397.18
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 187.43 - 397.18
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.18%
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.4

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Semiconductor EquipmentRF power, remote plasma sources, and thermal control products.This segment is the company's core engine, benefiting from the global increase in chip fabrication.
Industrial and MedicalPrecision power supplies for imaging, industrial lasers, and factory automation.Provides stable, non-cyclical revenue streams that balance out the semiconductor side.
Data Center ComputingHigh-efficiency, high-density power supply units for cloud infrastructure.A high-growth area driven by the massive power needs of modern AI and data center servers.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-02
When After Market
Estimate 2.7
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 10.77%
Operating Margin (TTM) 17.02%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.25%
Return on Equity (TTM) 16.27%

Valuation

Trailing PE 43.13
Forward PE 15.58
Enterprise Value 8.84B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.58
Enterprise Value 8.84B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.58
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.34
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 27.47
Shares Outstanding 40.05M
Shares Floating 39.65M
Shares Outstanding 40.05M
Shares Floating 39.65M
Percent Insiders 1.06
Percent Institutions 103.24

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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