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Nova Ltd (NVMI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/29/2025: NVMI (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $298.33
1 Year Target Price $298.33
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 115.88% | Avg. Invested days 57 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/29/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 7.74B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 35.83 | 1Y Target Price 298.33 |
Price to earnings Ratio 35.83 | 1Y Target Price 298.33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 1.67 | 52 Weeks Range 154.00 - 291.99 | Updated Date 08/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 154.00 - 291.99 | Updated Date 08/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 7.35 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-07 | When - | Estimate 2.1 | Actual 2.2 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 29.1% | Operating Margin (TTM) 29.84% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 10.5% | Return on Equity (TTM) 24.23% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 35.83 | Forward PE 30.77 | Enterprise Value 7394668227 | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.59 |
Enterprise Value 7394668227 | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.59 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.16 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 29.27 | Shares Outstanding 29400100 | Shares Floating 29375513 |
Shares Outstanding 29400100 | Shares Floating 29375513 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 77.27 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Nova Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Nova Ltd. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel. It's a leading innovator of metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Core Business Areas
- Process Control Metrology: Provides in-line, non-destructive metrology solutions used to monitor and control critical steps in the semiconductor manufacturing process. Includes optical, X-ray, and materials metrology.
Leadership and Structure
Eitan Oppenhaim is the President & CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for R&D, Sales & Marketing, Operations, and Finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Optical CD Metrology: Measures critical dimensions of semiconductor structures. Market share is estimated at 50-60% in the optical CD segment. Competitors include KLA and ASML (indirectly, through their metrology offerings). Revenue is the largest portion of the company's total revenues.
- X-Ray Metrology: Provides compositional and structural analysis of thin films. The company holds a smaller market share compared to Optical CD, but is a growing area. KLA and Applied Materials are competitors.
- Materials Metrology: Provides metrology for advanced materials used in semiconductor manufacturing. Nova competes with companies such as KLA and Applied Materials in this area.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The semiconductor manufacturing industry is highly cyclical and competitive. Demand for advanced metrology solutions is driven by the increasing complexity of semiconductor devices and the need for tighter process control.
Positioning
Nova Ltd. is a leader in optical CD metrology and has a growing presence in other metrology segments. Its competitive advantages include its technology leadership, strong customer relationships, and global service network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for semiconductor metrology equipment is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. Nova Ltd is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market due to its specialized expertise and advanced technology.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Technology leadership in optical CD metrology
- Strong customer relationships with leading semiconductor manufacturers
- Global service network
- High barriers to entry due to technological complexity
Weaknesses
- Reliance on the cyclical semiconductor industry
- High R&D expenses
- Exposure to currency fluctuations
Opportunities
- Growth in advanced semiconductor manufacturing
- Expansion into new metrology segments
- Strategic acquisitions
- Increasing demand for data analytics in semiconductor manufacturing
Threats
- Intense competition from larger players
- Technological obsolescence
- Economic downturns
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- KLA (KLAC)
- Applied Materials (AMAT)
- ASML (ASML)
Competitive Landscape
Nova Ltd. is a strong competitor in the semiconductor metrology market, with technology leadership in optical CD metrology. However, it faces stiff competition from larger players like KLA and Applied Materials, which have broader product portfolios.
Major Acquisitions
ReVera
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 93
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Novau2019s materials metrology capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Nova Ltd.'s growth has been driven by the increasing complexity of semiconductor manufacturing and the demand for advanced metrology solutions.
Future Projections: Future growth projections would be based on analyst estimates and company guidance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives would include any acquisitions, new product launches, or expansions into new markets.
Summary
Nova Ltd. is a reasonably strong company holding a significant share in its niche market. It benefits from the increasing complexity of semiconductors, needing advanced tools. It competes with bigger firms and needs to watch out for semiconductor industry cycles and new innovations.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is approximate and based on available estimates. Financial data must be populated from specific company filings.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About Nova Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2000-04-07 | President & CEO Mr. Gabriel Waisman | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductor Equipment & Materials | Full time employees 1177 | Website https://www.novami.com |
Full time employees 1177 | Website https://www.novami.com | ||
Nova Ltd. engages in the design, development, production, and sells of process control systems used in the manufacture of semiconductors in Taiwan, the United States, China, Korea, and internationally. Its product portfolio includes a set of metrology platforms for dimensional, films, and materials and chemical metrology measurements for process control for various semiconductor manufacturing process steps, such as lithography, etch, chemical mechanical planarization, deposition, electrochemical plating, and advanced packaging. The company serves various sectors of the integrated circuit manufacturing industry, including logic, foundries, and memory manufacturers, packaging business, as well as process equipment manufacturers. Nova Ltd. was formerly known as Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. and changed its name to Nova Ltd. in July 2021. Nova Ltd. was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel.
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