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Ultra Clean Holdings Inc (UCTT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: UCTT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $31.25
1 Year Target Price $31.25
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 0.59% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.07B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 31.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 31.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.99 | 52 Weeks Range 16.66 - 41.90 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 16.66 - 41.90 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -3.39 |
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 2025-07-23 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.3858 | Actual 0.27 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -7.15% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.79% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.53% | Return on Equity (TTM) -16.76% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 15.24 | Enterprise Value 1388397006 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.5 |
Enterprise Value 1388397006 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.5 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.65 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 295.4 | Shares Outstanding 45344000 | Shares Floating 44329170 |
Shares Outstanding 45344000 | Shares Floating 44329170 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.04 | Percent Institutions 91.96 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ultra Clean Holdings Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Ultra Clean Holdings Inc. (UCTT) was founded in 1991. It evolved from a supplier of wafer cleaning systems to a provider of critical subsystems, components, and services for the semiconductor and display industries. Significant milestones include strategic acquisitions and expansion into related markets.
Core Business Areas
- Equipment Subsystems: Designs, engineers, manufactures, and tests key subsystems used in semiconductor capital equipment.
- Parts Cleaning and Refurbishment: Provides cleaning, coating, and refurbishment services for chamber and other process-critical parts.
- Surface Treatment: Surface technology for semiconductor equipment.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes Jim Scholhamer (CEO), Sheri Savage (CFO). The organizational structure is functional, with departments focused on engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Gas Delivery Systems: Gas delivery systems are critical for controlling the flow of gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes. UCTT provides integrated gas systems, valve manifold boxes, and other gas delivery components. Competitors include Brooks Automation and MKS Instruments. Revenue from this product is not explicitly publically known.
- Process Chambers: UCTT's process chambers are used in various semiconductor manufacturing steps, such as etching and deposition. Competitors include Applied Materials and Lam Research. Revenue from this product is not explicitly publically known.
- Cleaning and Coating Services: Offers cleaning and coating services for semiconductor components extending the life of process-critical parts. Competitors include companies like Materion. Revenue from this product is not explicitly publically known.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The semiconductor equipment industry is cyclical and driven by demand for semiconductors. It's characterized by technological innovation and consolidation.
Positioning
Ultra Clean Holdings Inc. is a key supplier in the semiconductor equipment supply chain, providing critical subsystems and services. Its competitive advantage lies in its integrated solutions and global presence.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The semiconductor equipment market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. UCTT is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its diverse product offerings and strategic partnerships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong customer relationships
- Integrated solutions
- Global presence
- Technical expertise
- Diversified product portfolio
Weaknesses
- Customer Concentration
- Cyclicality
- Reliance on key suppliers
- Limited product breadth compared to larger players
Opportunities
- Growth in semiconductor demand
- Expansion into new markets
- Strategic acquisitions
- Increasing outsourcing trends
- Technological advancements
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Intense competition
- Technological obsolescence
- Supply chain disruptions
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MXLS
- KLAC
- AMAT
Competitive Landscape
UCTT competes with larger players like Applied Materials and smaller specialized companies. Its advantages include specialized expertise and customer service.
Major Acquisitions
QuantumScape
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 275
- Strategic Rationale: To expand surface treatment capabilities and address growing demand in advanced technologies.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: UCTT's growth has been driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Historical growth rates vary based on market conditions.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary. Consult financial news sources for updated analyst forecasts.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions to expand product offerings and investments in new technologies.
Summary
Ultra Clean Holdings Inc. is a critical player in the semiconductor equipment supply chain, known for its subsystems and services. Customer concentration and cyclical industry trends pose challenges. Acquisitions are helping to grow its products and service offering. The company must look out for intense competition and technology obsolescence.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Financial News Articles
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
Data and analysis are based on available information and are subject to change. This is not financial advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About Ultra Clean Holdings Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Hayward, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2004-03-25 | Chairman & Interim CEO Mr. Clarence L. Granger | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductor Equipment & Materials | Full time employees 6773 | Website https://www.uct.com |
Full time employees 6773 | Website https://www.uct.com | ||
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. develops and supplies critical subsystems, components and parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services for the semiconductor industry in the United States and internationally. The company provides ultra-clean valves, high purity connectors, industrial process connectors and valves, pneumatic actuators, manifolds and safety solutions, hoses, pressure gauges, and gas line and component heaters; chemical delivery modules that deliver gases and reactive chemicals in a liquid or gaseous form from a centralized subsystem to the reaction chamber; and gas delivery systems, such as weldments, filters, mass flow controllers, regulators, pressure transducers and valves, component heaters, and an integrated electronic and/or pneumatic control system. It also offers various industrial and automation production equipment; fluid delivery systems consist of one or more chemical delivery units, including PFA tubing, filters, flow controllers, regulators, component heaters, and an integrated electronic and/or pneumatic control system; precision robotic systems; top-plate assemblies; frame assemblies; process modules, a subsystem of semiconductor manufacturing tools that process integrated circuits onto wafers; and other high-level assemblies. In addition, the company provides tool chamber parts cleaning and coating services; tool part life extension and process tool part optimization solutions; micro-contamination analysis services for tool parts, wafers and depositions, chemicals, cleanroom materials, deionized water, and airborne molecular contamination; and analytical verification services for process tool chamber part cleaning. It primarily serves customers in the semiconductor capital equipment and semiconductor integrated device manufacturing industries, as well as display, consumer, medical, energy, industrial, and research equipment industries. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Hayward, California.
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