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Cohu Inc (COHU)

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$21.67
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Upturn Advisory Summary

10/14/2025: COHU (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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5 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $25.75

1 Year Target Price $25.75

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$25.75 Target price
52w Low $12.57
Current$21.67
52w High $29.42

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -27.76%
Avg. Invested days 39
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 993.39M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 25.75
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 25.75
Volume (30-day avg) 5
Beta 1.36
52 Weeks Range 12.57 - 29.42
Updated Date 10/13/2025
52 Weeks Range 12.57 - 29.42
Updated Date 10/13/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.86

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

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Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin -22.11%
Operating Margin (TTM) -14.79%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -4.8%
Return on Equity (TTM) -10.09%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 50.51
Enterprise Value 783540372
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.52
Enterprise Value 783540372
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.52
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.99
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 31.07
Shares Outstanding 46681643
Shares Floating 45438511
Shares Outstanding 46681643
Shares Floating 45438511
Percent Insiders 2.86
Percent Institutions 93.99

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Cohu Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Cohu, Inc. was founded in 1957. Initially focused on video cameras, it transitioned to semiconductor test and inspection equipment. Significant milestones include strategic acquisitions and expansion into diverse markets within the semiconductor industry.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Test Equipment: Designs, manufactures, and services semiconductor test equipment used in the testing of integrated circuits (ICs).
  • Interface Products: Provides interface products, including contactors and handlers, that connect ICs to test equipment.
  • Thermal Subsystems: Offers thermal management solutions for semiconductor testing, ensuring precise temperature control during testing.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Luis A. Mu00fcller is the President and CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, with departments focusing on engineering, sales, marketing, and operations.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • DI-Core Handler: A semiconductor test handler designed to handle a wide range of devices. Market share data isn't publicly available, but it is a key player in handler market. Competitors include Advantest and Teradyne.
  • Neon Inspection System: Automated vision inspection solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. Market share data isn't publicly available, but it's a notable player in this market segment. Competitors include Camtek and Rudolph Technologies (Onto Innovation).
  • MEMS Test Modules: These modules test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Market share and exact revenue figures related to this product aren't specifically disclosed. Competitors include Advantest.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The semiconductor test equipment industry is cyclical, driven by semiconductor demand, technology advancements, and capital expenditures of semiconductor manufacturers.

Positioning

Cohu is a mid-sized player in the semiconductor test equipment market, known for its handler and interface solutions. It competes with larger players like Advantest and Teradyne.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market (TAM) for semiconductor test equipment is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. Cohu is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its diverse product portfolio and focus on specific market segments.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong presence in handler and interface solutions
  • Diverse product portfolio
  • Established customer base
  • Global service network

Weaknesses

  • Smaller scale compared to industry giants
  • Susceptibility to industry cyclicality
  • Reliance on semiconductor industry capital expenditures

Opportunities

  • Growth in advanced packaging technologies
  • Increasing demand for testing of complex ICs
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Potential for acquisitions to broaden product offerings

Threats

  • Intense competition from larger players
  • Technological obsolescence
  • Economic downturns impacting semiconductor demand
  • Geopolitical risks affecting supply chains

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Advantest Corp (ATEYY)
  • Teradyne Inc (TER)
  • National Instruments (NATI)

Competitive Landscape

Cohu is a significant player, specializing in handlers and thermal subsystems, but faces competition from larger, more diversified companies like Advantest and Teradyne. Cohu's competitive advantage lies in its focused product portfolio and strong customer relationships.

Major Acquisitions

Xcerra

  • Year: 2018
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 796.4
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Cohu's test handler and interface product offerings.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth has been influenced by semiconductor industry cycles and strategic acquisitions.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on semiconductor demand, technological advancements, and successful execution of strategic initiatives. Analyst estimates need to be consulted for detailed projections.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives involve focusing on advanced packaging and expanding into new markets.

Summary

Cohu Inc. operates in the cyclical semiconductor test equipment market. Strengths include its focused product portfolio of handlers and interface products, while weaknesses include its smaller size compared to competitors. Expansion into advanced packaging and new markets represents opportunities, but economic downturns and intense competition pose threats. The company's financial performance is directly tied to the capital spending budgets of major semiconductor manufacturers.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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About Cohu Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Poway, 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 2986
Full time employees 2986

Cohu, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides semiconductor test equipment and services in the United States, 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 Poway, California.