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Cohu Inc(COHU)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for COHU
09/25/2026: COHU (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 3 days. Simulated Profits (3.91%). Updated daily EoD!
Cohu Inc is a specialized provider of semiconductor test and inspection equipment, primarily serving the backend of the manufacturing process. The company is well-positioned in the automotive and industrial chip markets, benefiting from the rising complexity of modern semiconductor packaging. Its investment story centers on the integration of testing and inspection solutions to improve manufacturing yields. However, investors must consider that Cohu is highly sensitive to the cyclical nature of semiconductor capital expenditures and faces intense competition from larger equipment manufacturers. The stock may best suit investors looking for targeted exposure to the chip manufacturing equipment cycle who are comfortable with the inherent volatility of the semiconductor industry.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers growth potential tied to semiconductor complexity but is subject to cyclical industry volatility. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | This style is conditional on a positive Upturn signal in the broader semiconductor equipment sector. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation fluctuates significantly with industry cycles, requiring careful entry timing. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Cohu does not currently emphasize dividend payouts to shareholders. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The company's sensitivity to semiconductor cycles creates higher-than-average price volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock's beta is typically high, mirroring the cyclical swings of the semiconductor capital equipment sector. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Valuation often tracks forward-looking industry sentiment, which can lead to rapid pricing adjustments. |
| Competition risk (AI/Advanced packaging) | High | Larger competitors with greater R&D budgets pose a constant threat to market share in advanced technologies. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the core business is specialized, the cyclicality of the end market limits long-term revenue predictability. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should not rely on this stock for consistent income generation. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successful integration of acquired technologies and effective R&D management are crucial for maintaining market positioning. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Highly Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 59.22% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.17B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 70.88 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 70.88 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 975.7K shares | Beta 1.59 | 52 Weeks Range 18.67 - 74.60 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 18.67 - 74.60 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.83 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor Test Equipment | Test handlers and interface products for automotive and mobility chips. | The company makes money by providing the machines that test and ensure the quality of microchips before they are used in products. |
| Inspection and Metrology | Automated vision systems for advanced semiconductor packaging. | Revenue is generated by selling high-precision vision equipment that checks for defects in modern, complex chip packages. |
| Geography | Sales across Asia, Americas, and Europe. | The business is highly globalized, with significant revenue tied to manufacturing hubs in Asia. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 33.67 | Enterprise Value 2.88B | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.07 |
Enterprise Value 2.88B | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.07 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.51 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 135.15 | Shares Outstanding 47.34M | Shares Floating 46.17M |
Shares Outstanding 47.34M | Shares Floating 46.17M | ||
Percent Insiders 2.81 | Percent Institutions 116.53 |
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Financial Metrics
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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)
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)
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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)
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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
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🧱 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)
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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)
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 Cohu Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters San Diego, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1986-11-12 | President, CEO & Director Dr. Luis Antonio Müller Ph.D. | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductor Equipment & Materials | Full time employees 2777 | Website https://www.cohu.com |
Full time employees 2777 | Website https://www.cohu.com | ||
Cohu, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides semiconductor test equipment and services in the United States, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and internationally. It supplies test and inspection metrology automation systems, micro-electromechanical system test modules, test contactors, thermal subsystems, and data analytics software for semiconductor manufacturers and test subcontractors. The company also provides semiconductor automated test equipment for wafer level and device package testing; various test handlers, including pick-and-place, turret, gravity, strip, film frame, laser marker, and thermal sub-systems; interface products comprising test contactors, and probe heads and pins; spares and kits; various parts and labor warranties on test and handling systems, and instruments; and training on the maintenance and operation of its systems, as well as application, data management software, and consulting services on its products. In addition, it offers data analytics product that includes DI-Core, a software suite used to optimize Cohu equipment performance, which provides real-time online performance monitoring and process control. Further, the company provides artificial intelligence process control and analytics-based monitoring software. It markets its products through direct sales force and independent sales representatives. The company was formerly known as Cohu Electronics, Inc. and changed its name to Cohu, Inc. in 1972. Cohu, Inc. was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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