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Benchmark Electronics Inc(BHE)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BHE
09/25/2026: BHE (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Benchmark Electronics is an integrated electronics manufacturing services provider focused on complex, high-reliability products for sectors like medical, aerospace, and industrial technology. The company distinguishes itself through a strong blend of design engineering and precision manufacturing, which helps secure long-term client relationships in specialized markets. While its focus on high-margin sectors provides a competitive advantage, the business remains sensitive to cyclical industrial spending and supply chain fluctuations. The stock may suit value-oriented investors seeking exposure to industrial infrastructure, though investors should monitor customer concentration risks and execution of their technology-driven growth strategy. Future results will likely depend on their ability to capture demand in high-growth hardware segments.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Benchmark offers steady growth in specialized niches but is not a high-beta hyper-growth company. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum appeal is dependent on cyclical upturns in industrial and medical end-markets. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company is often traded at valuation multiples that attract value-oriented investors focused on book value and cash flow. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | Benchmark provides a consistent dividend, but it is not primarily a high-yield income play. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While established, the company's reliance on large OEM contracts and industrial cycles introduces moderate volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock is subject to broader industrial sector market sentiment and cyclical demand shifts. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Investors must monitor if earnings growth justifies the current P/E multiple relative to peer benchmarks. |
| Competition risk (EMS market competition) | High | Intense competition from larger EMS providers can pressure margins on high-volume production contracts. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company possesses solid technical expertise, though operating margins remain sensitive to cost-management execution. |
| Dividend income | Low | The dividend yield is modest and secondary to capital appreciation as an investment goal. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success depends on the effective integration of new technologies and maintaining high yield standards for critical products. |
Price Behavior

Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 167.42% | Avg. Invested days 64 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.95B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 56.66 | 1Y Target Price 86 |
Price to earnings Ratio 56.66 | 1Y Target Price 86 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 366.8K shares | Beta 1.27 | 52 Weeks Range 35.59 - 100.41 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 35.59 - 100.41 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.82% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.45 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Services | Assembly, testing, and production of complex electronics for Medical, Aerospace, and Industrial sectors. | This is the core revenue driver, relying on long-term contracts with high-end equipment manufacturers. |
| Engineering Services | Product design, prototyping, and engineering consulting services. | This area provides higher-margin support and helps lock in customer relationships before manufacturing begins. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
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Valuation
Trailing PE 56.66 | Forward PE 14.14 | Enterprise Value 2.95B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.05 |
Enterprise Value 2.95B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.05 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.01 | Shares Outstanding 35.92M | Shares Floating 35.17M |
Shares Outstanding 35.92M | Shares Floating 35.17M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.81 | Percent Institutions 105.04 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
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)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
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)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Benchmark Electronics Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Tempe, AZ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-06-28 | President, CEO & Director Mr. David A. Moezidis | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Electronic Components | Full time employees 11840 | Website https://www.bench.com |
Full time employees 11840 | Website https://www.bench.com | ||
Benchmark Electronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers product design, engineering services, technology solutions, and manufacturing services in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. It provides design and engineering services and technology solutions, including new product design, prototype, testing, and related engineering services; and custom test and automation equipment design services. The company also offers electronics manufacturing and testing services, such as printed circuit board assembly and test solutions, assembly of subsystems, circuitry and functionality testing of printed assemblies, environmental and stress testing, and component reliability testing; component engineering services; failure analysis; and systems assembly and test development solutions include subsystem and system-level integration, configuration, and testing for various industries, as well as in-circuit test, functional test, defect analysis, environmental stress screening, reliability testing, and custom test solutions. In addition, it provides precision metal machining, complex vertically integrated assemblies, e-beam welding, full electromechanical assembly of machined subsystems, and system integration and test services. Further, the company provides value-added support systems; supply chain management solutions; direct order fulfillment; and aftermarket non-warranty services, including repair, replacement, refurbishment, remanufacturing, exchange, systems upgrade, and spare parts manufacturing throughout a product's life cycle. It serves original equipment manufacturers in the advanced computing and communications, aerospace and defense, industrial, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment industries. The company markets its services and solutions primarily through a direct sales force. Benchmark Electronics, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

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