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CVD Equipment Corporation(CVV)
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CVV
10/15/2026: CVV (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
CVD Equipment Corporation is a specialized industrial technology company providing chemical vapor deposition systems for semiconductor and advanced materials manufacturers. The company's primary strength lies in its technical ability to customize equipment for niche research and high-performance material applications. Growth is currently tied to the secular shift toward silicon carbide in power electronics and EVs, which relies on the firm’s material processing capabilities. Risks include revenue volatility inherent to project-based industrial sales, intense competition from significantly larger equipment providers, and execution challenges in scaling new materials. The stock may suit investors interested in the semiconductor supply chain who accept high volatility and long-term development cycles.
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 serves high-growth industries like EVs and semiconductors but lacks the scale to be a dominant growth stock. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock often lacks the high-frequency volume and rapid price trends required for momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The company may appear undervalued relative to its technological intellectual property, but earnings volatility complicates value analysis. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend and focuses on capital reinvestment. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Small-cap industrial exposure with project-based revenue introduces significant volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | As a small-cap stock with sporadic revenue, the price is prone to significant swings based on contract announcements. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Valuation is sensitive to long-term growth expectations for compound semiconductors. |
| Competition risk (Semiconductor equipment) | High | Dominance of large firms like Applied Materials limits the pricing power of smaller players. |
| Business quality | Medium | While technically proficient, the business lacks the recurring revenue moat of larger, software-integrated equipment providers. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | The company reinvests all capital, offering no yield. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Successfully scaling new material processes is complex and prone to delays. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -70.91% | Avg. Invested days 13 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 27.25M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 16 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 16 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 95.5K shares | Beta 1.3 | 52 Weeks Range 2.96 - 9.10 | Updated Date 10/15/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 2.96 - 9.10 | Updated Date 10/15/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.57 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Sales | CVD and thermal processing systems. | The core revenue comes from selling complex machines to research labs and manufacturers. |
| Materials & Services | Contract manufacturing and SiC material production. | The company is increasingly generating revenue from using its own machines to produce specialized materials for customers. |
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 121.95 | Enterprise Value 22.24M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.37 |
Enterprise Value 22.24M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.37 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.18 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 39.56 | Shares Outstanding 6.95M | Shares Floating 4.87M |
Shares Outstanding 6.95M | Shares Floating 4.87M | ||
Percent Insiders 23.28 | Percent Institutions 22.84 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
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.
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