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Vishay Precision Group Inc (VPG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: VPG (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
2 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $30.25
1 Year Target Price $30.25
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -45.87% | Avg. Invested days 37 | 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 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 372.53M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 122.17 | 1Y Target Price 30.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 122.17 | 1Y Target Price 30.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.86 | 52 Weeks Range 18.57 - 35.11 | Updated Date 07/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 18.57 - 35.11 | Updated Date 07/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.23 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.04% | Operating Margin (TTM) 0.45% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.45% | Return on Equity (TTM) 0.93% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 122.17 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 343366253 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.25 |
Enterprise Value 343366253 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.25 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.15 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.98 | Shares Outstanding 12234500 | Shares Floating 10987816 |
Shares Outstanding 12234500 | Shares Floating 10987816 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.52 | Percent Institutions 91.56 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2 | Target Price 30.25 | Buy - | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Vishay Precision Group Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) was formed in 2010 as a spin-off from Vishay Intertechnology. It inherited Vishay's precision measurement businesses. VPG focuses on designing, manufacturing, and marketing sensors, weighing solutions, and control systems.
Core Business Areas
- Foil Resistors: Manufactures precision foil resistors used in applications requiring high accuracy and stability.
- Weighing and Control Systems: Develops and produces load cells, weighing modules, and control systems for various industries.
- Sensors: Offers a range of sensors, including strain gages, transducers, and force sensors, used in industrial, medical, and aerospace applications.
Leadership and Structure
Ziv Shoshani is the CEO. The company is structured around its three business segments: Foil Resistors, Weighing and Control Systems, and Sensors. The Board of Directors provides overall governance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Bulk Metal Foil Resistors: Precision resistors with high accuracy and stability. Market share within the high-precision resistor market is significant but undisclosed publicly. Competitors include TT Electronics, Riedon, and Caddock Electronics.
- Load Cells: Used in weighing systems for industrial applications. Competitors include Mettler Toledo, Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik (HBM), and Sartorius.
- Strain Gages: Used for measuring strain in structural analysis and industrial applications. Competitors include HBM, KYOWA, and TML.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The precision measurement industry is driven by demand for accuracy, reliability, and stability in various applications. Growth is influenced by technological advancements, industrial automation, and increasing regulatory requirements.
Positioning
VPG is positioned as a provider of high-precision measurement solutions, focusing on niche markets where accuracy and reliability are critical. Its competitive advantage lies in its technology and brand reputation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for precision measurement solutions is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. VPG holds a small portion of this market, focused on specialized high-precision applications.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- High precision technology
- Strong brand reputation
- Niche market focus
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Limited scale compared to larger competitors
- Concentration in specific industries
- Dependence on economic cycles
- Relatively small R&D budget compared to larger players
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Acquisition of complementary technologies
- Increased adoption of IoT and Industry 4.0
- Growing demand for high-precision measurement
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Technological obsolescence
- Increased competition
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MTD
- HON
- FLIR
Competitive Landscape
VPG operates in a competitive landscape with larger and more diversified players. Its strengths lie in its niche market focus and high-precision technology. However, its smaller scale and limited resources pose challenges in competing with larger companies.
Major Acquisitions
BLH Nobel
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 29
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded VPG's weighing and control solutions portfolio and geographic reach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth depends on the company's performance in sales, revenue, expenses and other financial and operational metrics, as well as acquisitions, investments, capital management and other activities.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on management's guidance on the company's growth plan and industry analysts' outlooks.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include product development, market expansion, and acquisitions to expand the company's offerings.
Summary
Vishay Precision Group is a specialized provider of high-precision measurement solutions, operating in niche markets with a strong brand reputation. While it faces challenges from larger competitors and economic cycles, VPG has opportunities to expand into new markets and capitalize on technological advancements. The company's financial performance needs continuous monitoring, but the overall outlook is stable with potential for measured growth. Recent initiatives are critical for continued market competitiveness and future prospects.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Vishay Precision Group Investor Relations
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance may change. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Vishay Precision Group Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Malvern, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2010-06-23 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Ziv Shoshani Ph.D. | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Scientific & Technical Instruments | Full time employees 2200 | Website https://vpgsensors.com |
Full time employees 2200 | Website https://vpgsensors.com | ||
Vishay Precision Group, Inc. operates in the precision measurement and sensing technologies in the United States, Europe, Israel, Asia, and Canada. It operates through three segments: Sensors, Weighing Solutions, and Measurement Systems. Its product portfolio includes precision resistors, strain gages, load cells and force measurement transducers, on-board weighing systems, and control process weighing products; rolling force measuring load cell systems and pressure transmitters; web tension measurement load cells and systems; and optical strip width gages; and laser velocimeters for speed and length measurements and closed-loop crop optimization control systems for optimal strip cuts. The company also offers data acquisition systems and sensors for product safety testing; thermal-mechanical simulation systems for metallurgical research; and conditioning, data acquisition and control systems, as well as electronic displays, signal processors, microelectromechanical system sensors, cabling, system software, and communications software/hardware. Its products are used in industrial comprising waste management, bulk hauling, logging, scales manufacturing, engineering systems, pharmaceutical, oil, chemical, steel, paper, and food industries, as well as test and measurement, steel, medical, construction, agricultural, and consumer markets. The company offers its products under the Alpha Electronics, Powertron, Vishay Foil Resistors, Micro-Measurements, APR, Celtron, Revere, Sensortronics, Tedea-Huntleigh, Stress-tek, Vulcan, BLH Nobel, KELK, and DTS brands. Vishay Precision Group, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
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