CAMTCamtek Ltd. demonstrates robust fundamental strength driven by innovation in semiconductor inspection and metrology. While technical indicators suggest a slightly overbought condition in the short term, strong long-term growth prospects and positive thematic alignment position it as a compelling investment for growth-oriented portfolios.
Camtek is well-positioned to benefit from secular growth trends in advanced semiconductor packaging, AI-driven chip manufacturing, and the increasing complexity of integrated circuits, all of which demand sophisticated inspection and metrology solutions.
Camtek exhibits strong revenue and earnings growth, coupled with improving profitability and a healthy balance sheet. The company's consistent year-over-year performance and positive earnings surprises underscore its operational efficiency and market execution.
Camtek's stock is exhibiting a strong upward trend, with most moving averages indicating a buy signal. However, some oscillators suggest the stock may be approaching overbought territory, potentially signaling a short-term consolidation or pullback.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Advanced Semiconductor Packaging | 92 |
| AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing | 90 |
| Industry Demand for Precision Metrology | 88 |
| Global Semiconductor Supply Chain Trends | 80 |
| Economic Sensitivity of Semiconductor Cycle | 75 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 60 |
| Profitability | 95 |
| Growth | 95 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 85 |
| Cash Flow | 90 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 85 |
| Momentum | 55 |
| Support and Resistance | 70 |
| Volume | 75 |
Strong Earnings Momentum
Quarterly EPS estimates have consistently been surpassed, with the latest quarter exceeding estimates by 2.52%. The company has a positive earnings surprise streak over the last several quarters, indicating reliable earnings performance.
Attractive Valuation Metrics
The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 35.65 is reasonable given the company's growth prospects in the semiconductor inspection and metrology sector. The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 12.2 (TTM) indicates strong market acceptance and demand for its products.
High P/E in Quarterly Trends
The quarterly P/E ratio can be significantly high (e.g., 171.1 in Q1 2024), suggesting that recent earnings might be temporarily depressed or that the market is pricing in very high future growth, which may be difficult to sustain.
Mixed Medium-Term Performance
The stock's 6-month performance is -7.65%, and its 1-year performance is -7.8%, indicating a period of weakness or consolidation that may persist in the short to medium term.
April 2024
3
Ex-Dividend Date
April 2024
18
Next Dividend Date
August 2025
5
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.80
A: $0.79
L: $0.78
H: 122.00M
A: 121.57M
L: 121.49M
Camtek Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells inspection and metrology equipment for semiconductor industry in the United States, China, Korea, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company provides Eagle-i, a system that delivers 2D inspection and metrology capabilities; Eagle-AP, which addresses the advanced packaging market using software and hardware technologies that deliver superior 2D and 3D inspection and metrology capabilities on the same platform; Golden Eagle, a panel inspection and metrology system to address the challenges fanout wafer level packaging applications; Hawk, a platform engineered for advanced packaging; and Eagle G5 for enhanced detection and metrology, as well as automatic defect classification for color images utilizing deep learning techniques to reduce and eliminate manual verification. It also develops MicroProf AP, a wafer metrology tool for applications at 3D packaging process steps; MicroProf DI, an optical inspection tool that enables inspection of structured and unstructured wafers; MicroProf FE, a 2D/3D wafer metrology tool; MicroProf FS, an wafer metrology tool configurable; MicroProf PT for hybrid metrology applications to common panel sizes; MicroProf MHU metrology tool, a material handling unit for semiconductor, MEMS, sapphire, and LED industries; MicroProf TL, an optical surface measurement tool for fully automatic 3D surface measurements; MicroProf 100, a universal surface metrology tool for determination of topography and film and sample thickness; MicroProf 200, a measuring device for contactless and non-destructive characterization of surfaces and films; and MicroProf 300, a SurfaceSens technology for quality assurance, development, and manufacturing. It serves semiconductor manufacturers, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test, integrated device manufacturers, and wafer level packaging subcontractors. Camtek Ltd. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Migdal Haemek, Israel.
89.00 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for CAMT have a max estimate of 105.00 and a min estimate of 80.00.