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CVD Equipment Corporation (CVV)

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$2.87
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08/28/2025: CVV (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -47.48%
Avg. Invested days 18
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 19.68M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 16
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 16
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.78
52 Weeks Range 2.46 - 4.80
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 2.46 - 4.80
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.01

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Report Date -
When -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -0.22%
Operating Margin (TTM) 3.24%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -2.33%
Return on Equity (TTM) -0.26%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 9710056
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.65
Enterprise Value 9710056
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.65
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.32
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.75
Shares Outstanding 6881840
Shares Floating 4846122
Shares Outstanding 6881840
Shares Floating 4846122
Percent Insiders 25.38
Percent Institutions 18.01

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CVD Equipment Corporation

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Company Overview

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CVD Equipment Corporation was founded in 1982. Initially focused on providing process equipment for materials research, it has evolved to become a supplier of process equipment and solutions for various industries, including electronics, energy, and aerospace.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • CVD Equipment: Designs and manufactures chemical vapor deposition (CVD) systems and other process equipment.
  • First Nano: Focuses on research and development of nanomaterials and related applications.
  • Stainless Design Concepts: Provides custom gas panels and process control systems.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Emmanuel Lakios is the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for engineering, manufacturing, sales, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Systems: CVD systems are used for depositing thin films and coatings on various substrates. Market share data is difficult to obtain precisely due to the fragmented nature of the equipment market. Competitors include Aixtron (AIXA.DE), Veeco Instruments (VECO), and Applied Materials (AMAT).
  • Gas Delivery Systems: Custom gas panels and process control systems. Market share is not readily available. Competitors include Swagelok and Parker Hannifin (PH).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The semiconductor equipment industry is experiencing growth due to increased demand for advanced electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy technologies. The industry is cyclical and highly competitive.

Positioning

CVD Equipment Corporation is a niche player focusing on specialized CVD systems and related equipment. Their competitive advantage lies in their expertise in custom solutions and smaller-scale production.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for CVD equipment is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. CVD Equipment Corporation targets specific segments within this TAM with its specialized products.

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Strengths

  • Expertise in custom CVD solutions
  • Strong R&D capabilities
  • Established customer base
  • Vertically integrated with gas panel manufacturing

Weaknesses

  • Smaller scale compared to larger competitors
  • Reliance on specific industries and markets
  • Fluctuations in revenue and profitability
  • Limited geographic diversity

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for advanced materials
  • Expansion into new markets and applications
  • Strategic partnerships and acquisitions
  • Government support for domestic manufacturing

Threats

  • Competition from larger equipment manufacturers
  • Economic downturns affecting capital spending
  • Technological advancements rendering equipment obsolete
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • AMAT
  • VECO
  • AIXA.DE

Competitive Landscape

CVD Equipment Corporation competes with larger, more established companies in the semiconductor equipment industry. Its strength lies in custom solutions and niche markets. Its disadvantage is smaller scale.

Major Acquisitions

Stainless Design Concepts

  • Year: 2006
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions):
  • Strategic Rationale: Vertically integrate gas panel manufacturing capabilities.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth has been cyclical, with periods of rapid expansion followed by contractions. Past performance reflects the semiconductor equipment cycle.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest potential for growth driven by demand for advanced materials and equipment in key sectors. These estimates are subject to change.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding product offerings, focusing on new markets, and improving operational efficiency.

Summary

CVD Equipment Corporation is a niche player in the semiconductor equipment market with expertise in custom solutions. While revenue and profitability have been volatile, there is potential for growth driven by demand for advanced materials. The company faces competition from larger players and needs to capitalize on emerging market opportunities while maintaining a strong financial position. It should invest in R&D and strategic partnerships to ensure long-term sustainability.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Analyst reports
  • Industry publications
  • Company Website

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About CVD Equipment Corporation

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Central Islip, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 1999-03-01
President, CEO & Director Mr. Emmanuel N. Lakios
Sector Industrials
Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery
Full time employees 118
Full time employees 118

CVD Equipment Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells equipment to develop and manufacture materials and coatings in the United States, North America, Europe, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through three segments: CVD Equipment, Stainless Design Concepts, and MesoScribe. The CVD Equipment segment offers chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor transport, and thermal process equipment under the FirstNano brand for various markets, such as high power electronics, aerospace advanced materials for gas turbine jet engines, and nanomaterials used in batteries, as well as semiconductors, LEDs, carbon nanotubes, nanowires, solar cells, and other industrial and research applications. The Stainless Design Concepts segment provides ultra-high purity gas and chemical delivery control systems for semiconductor fabrication processes, aerospace, solar cells, LEDs, carbon nanotubes, nanowires, and industrial applications. The MesoScribe segment offers products related to advanced materials and coatings, such as MesoPlasma printing services and products comprising heaters, antennas, and sensors. The company also provides annealing, diffusion, and low-pressure chemical vapor deposition furnaces; purity gas and liquid control systems; rapid thermal processing; and standard and custom fabricated quartzware used in its equipment and other customer tools. It serves aerospace, compound semiconductor, semiconductor, aerospace, battery energy storage, advanced industrial applications, and research markets. The company was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Central Islip, New York.