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IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP)
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11/03/2025: IPGP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
9 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $82.83
1 Year Target Price $82.83
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -11.12% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.59B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 82.83 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 82.83 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 9 | Beta 0.99 | 52 Weeks Range 48.59 - 90.30 | Updated Date 11/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 48.59 - 90.30 | Updated Date 11/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -4.82 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-04 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.13 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -22.77% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.28% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.17% | Return on Equity (TTM) -9.89% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 51.55 | Enterprise Value 2547632337 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.8 |
Enterprise Value 2547632337 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.8 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.69 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 46.82 | Shares Outstanding 42219918 | Shares Floating 26701565 |
Shares Outstanding 42219918 | Shares Floating 26701565 | ||
Percent Insiders 41.55 | Percent Institutions 70.35 |
Upturn AI SWOT
IPG Photonics Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
IPG Photonics Corporation was founded in 1990 by Valentin Gapontsev. It pioneered the development and commercialization of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers used in various applications.
Core Business Areas
- Materials Processing: Fiber lasers for cutting, welding, marking, engraving, drilling, and surface treatment of metals and other materials.
- Communications: Optical amplifiers and transponders for telecommunications networks.
- Medical: Lasers for surgical and therapeutic applications.
- Other Applications: Lasers for scientific research, defense, and advanced applications.
Leadership and Structure
Eugene Scherbakov is the CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates with a functional organizational structure based on engineering, sales, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- High-Power Fiber Lasers: Lasers used in industrial material processing, such as cutting and welding. Competitors: Coherent (COHR), Trumpf, Laserline. IPG holds a significant market share in this segment, but exact figures fluctuate based on application and region. Market share in total high power lasers is around 40% with significant competition based on market segment.
- Pulsed Fiber Lasers: Used for marking, engraving, and micro-machining. Competitors: Coherent (COHR), Amplitude Systemes.
- Mid-Power Fiber Lasers: Used in applications such as additive manufacturing. Competitors: nLIGHT (LASR), Coherent (COHR).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The laser market is growing, driven by increasing adoption in industrial manufacturing, medical, and other sectors. Technological advancements, such as higher power and improved efficiency, are key trends.
Positioning
IPG Photonics is a leading supplier of fiber lasers, known for its vertically integrated manufacturing process and technological innovation, which gives it a cost and performance advantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for industrial lasers is estimated to be several billion dollars annually. IPG is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market due to its broad product portfolio and global presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Vertically integrated manufacturing
- Technological leadership in fiber lasers
- Broad product portfolio
- Global sales and service network
- Strong brand reputation
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on key suppliers for certain components
- Geographic concentration of sales in China (historically)
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
Opportunities
- Growing demand for fiber lasers in new applications
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Development of higher power and more efficient lasers
- Acquisitions of complementary technologies
- Increasing adoption of laser-based manufacturing
Threats
- Increased competition from other laser manufacturers
- Economic downturns affecting industrial demand
- Technological disruptions from alternative laser technologies
- Trade restrictions and tariffs
- Geopolitical instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Coherent (COHR)
- Lumentum (LITE)
- nLIGHT (LASR)
Competitive Landscape
IPG Photonics maintains a competitive advantage through its vertically integrated model and focus on high-power fiber lasers. However, competition is increasing, requiring continuous innovation and cost control.
Major Acquisitions
Innovative Aluminum Systems (IAS)
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 40
- Strategic Rationale: Expand automation capabilities and materials processing solutions.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Discuss historical revenue growth and profitability trends.
Future Projections: Based on analyst estimates, project future revenue growth, EPS, and profit margins.
Recent Initiatives: Highlight new product launches, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
Summary
IPG Photonics is a strong player in the fiber laser market, benefiting from vertical integration and technological leadership. However, they face cyclical industry demand, increasing competition, and geopolitical risks. Growth opportunities exist in emerging markets and new laser applications, but require careful execution to maintain profitability.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About IPG Photonics Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Marlborough, MA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-12-13 | CEO & Director Dr. Mark Milton Gitin Ph.D. | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductor Equipment & Materials | Full time employees 4740 | Website https://www.ipgphotonics.com |
Full time employees 4740 | Website https://www.ipgphotonics.com | ||
IPG Photonics Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells various high-performance fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and diode lasers used in materials processing, medical, and advanced applications worldwide. The company offers laser products, including hybrid fiber-solid state lasers with green and ultraviolet wavelengths; fiber pigtailed packaged diodes and fiber coupled direct diode laser systems; and high-energy pulsed lasers, multi-wavelength and tunable lasers, and single-polarization and single-frequency lasers, as well as other versions. It also provides complementary products, such as optical fiber delivery cables, fiber couplers, beam switches, optical processing heads, process measuring and monitoring technologies, and chillers. In addition, the company offers integrated laser systems comprising LightWELD, a handheld laser welding system; 2D compact flat sheet cutter systems and multi-axis systems for fine welding, cutting, and drilling; high precision laser systems for medical technology industry; welding seam stepper and picker, a fiber laser welding tool; laser and non-laser robotic welding and automation solutions; and specialized fiber laser systems for material processing applications. The company sells and markets its products to original equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and end users through direct sales force, as well as through agreements with independent sales representatives and distributors. It serves general manufacturing, automotive, consumer goods, medical devices, energy/renewable energy, micro electronics, original equipment manufacturers instrument manufacturing, scientific, as well as aerospace and defense, rail, and shipbuilding markets. IPG Photonics Corporation was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
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