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Vishay Precision Group Inc (VPG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/05/2025: VPG (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
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $41
1 Year Target Price $41
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -45.58% | Avg. Invested days 44 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 518.02M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 65.02 | 1Y Target Price 41 |
Price to earnings Ratio 65.02 | 1Y Target Price 41 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.86 | 52 Weeks Range 18.57 - 39.20 | Updated Date 12/7/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 18.57 - 39.20 | Updated Date 12/7/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.6 |
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 2.65% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.04% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.16% | Return on Equity (TTM) 2.38% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 65.02 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 475596065 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.73 |
Enterprise Value 475596065 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.73 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.59 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.16 | Shares Outstanding 12256197 | Shares Floating 11007033 |
Shares Outstanding 12256197 | Shares Floating 11007033 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.48 | Percent Institutions 95.38 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Vishay Precision Group Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) was formed as a spin-off from Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. in 2010. It leverages Vishay's legacy in precision resistors and strain gages, expanding into related measurement systems and sensors.
Core Business Areas
- Sensing Technologies: Designs, manufactures, and markets sensors based on precision resistor foil technology and other technologies. Includes strain gages, force sensors, load cells, and pressure transducers.
- Precision Resistors: Manufactures precision resistors used in various applications requiring high accuracy and stability.
- Measurement Systems: Provides instruments and systems for precision measurement, control, and data acquisition.
Leadership and Structure
Ziv Shoshani is the Chief Executive Officer and serves on the Board of Directors. The company has a typical corporate structure with functional departments such as Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and Finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Strain Gages: Resistive foil strain gages used to measure strain on objects. The market is competitive with Micro-Measurements (owned by MTS Systems), HBM (Hottinger Bru00fcel & Kju00e6r), and Kyowa. VPG has a significant market share in precision strain gages.
- Load Cells: Force transducers used to measure weight or force. Competitors include Mettler Toledo, Sartorius, and various smaller manufacturers. While VPG participates, their market share is smaller than in strain gages.
- Precision Resistors: High-precision resistors for applications requiring accuracy. Competitors include TT Electronics and Ohmite. VPG's precision resistor business is a core strength.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The precision measurement and sensing market is driven by industrial automation, aerospace, automotive, and medical applications. Demand for higher accuracy and reliability is increasing.
Positioning
VPG is positioned as a provider of high-precision components and systems. Its competitive advantage lies in its resistor foil technology and experience in precision measurement.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for precision measurement and sensing is estimated in the billions of USD. VPG targets segments where its precision technology offers a competitive edge, capturing a portion of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary resistor foil technology
- Strong reputation for precision and accuracy
- Established customer base in demanding industries
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Relatively small size compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on specific industries, making it vulnerable to sector-specific downturns
- Limited brand awareness compared to some competitors
Opportunities
- Growing demand for precision sensors in automation and IoT
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new sensor technologies
- Strategic acquisitions to expand product portfolio
Threats
- Competition from larger companies with greater resources
- Technological advancements that could disrupt existing products
- Economic downturns that could reduce demand for industrial and aerospace products
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MTS
- HBK
- MTD
Competitive Landscape
VPG competes by offering high-precision solutions and leveraging its proprietary technology. Its smaller size can be a disadvantage compared to larger, more diversified competitors. Focus on niche markets is key.
Major Acquisitions
Alpha Electronics
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 36
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded VPG's precision resistor capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: VPG's historical growth has been influenced by economic cycles and acquisitions. Specific growth rates require access to financial reports.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, but generally project moderate growth driven by industrial automation and aerospace demand.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions and product development efforts focused on expanding the sensor portfolio.
Summary
Vishay Precision Group is a key player in high-precision sensing technologies. Their competitive advantage lies in proprietary foil-resistor technology and focus on accuracy. VPG's strengths are its technological capabilities and customer relationships. However, its smaller size and dependance on key sectors requires it to look out for economic downturns and larger competitor moves. Acquisition and product development will improve their product portfolio.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data is estimated based on available information.
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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. engages in the precision measurement and sensing technologies business 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; 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 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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