ICHRIchor Holdings (ICHR) shows mixed signals. Fundamentally, the company is navigating challenges with declining revenue and profitability. While technical indicators suggest a potential oversold bounce, the overall trend remains weak. Thematic alignment is present but not a strong differentiator. Caution is advised, suitable for investors with a high risk tolerance or a specific belief in a turnaround scenario.
Ichor Holdings operates within the semiconductor capital equipment sector, which is intrinsically linked to the growth of technology and automation. However, its specific focus on fluid delivery systems doesn't position it as a primary beneficiary of emerging high-growth themes like advanced AI chips or next-generation computing, unlike broader semiconductor players.
Ichor Holdings is experiencing a downturn in financial performance, with declining revenues and net losses. The balance sheet shows a reduction in debt, which is positive, but current liquidity and profitability metrics are concerning. The lack of dividends further reduces its appeal to income-focused investors.
Short-term technical indicators show a potential for a bounce. The stock appears oversold across multiple timeframes, with some positive momentum signals. However, the longer-term trend remains downward, and significant resistance levels lie ahead.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Semiconductor Industry Cycles | 60 |
| Automation & Manufacturing Trends | 50 |
| Geopolitical Factors (Supply Chain) | 40 |
| Technological Advancements (Semiconductor) | 55 |
| Market Specialization | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 45 |
| Profitability | 20 |
| Growth | 25 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 75 |
| Cash Flow | 40 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 30 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume Confirmation | 55 |
| Support & Resistance | 65 |
| Short-term Oscillators | 70 |
Attractive Valuation vs. Growth
The stock's Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) Ratio is not directly calculable as the trailing P/E ratio is negative (-62.5). However, the Price/Sales (P/S) ratio of 1.0 (TTM) and 1.3 (2024) indicates that the market is valuing the company at approximately one times its revenue, which could be considered attractive depending on industry comparables and future growth prospects. The company has a positive P/S ratio for 2022 (0.6) and 2021 (1.4).
Solid Liquidity Position
The company maintains a Current Ratio of 3.34 ($452.62M in current assets / $135.67M in current liabilities), indicating a strong ability to meet short-term obligations. Cash equivalents of $108.67M (Q4 2024) provide a buffer for short-term needs.
Negative Profitability
The company has reported net losses for the trailing twelve months (TTM: $-11.28M), 2024 ($-20.82M), and 2023 ($-42.99M). The net margin has been negative for the last four reported quarters, indicating ongoing profitability challenges.
High P/E Ratio and Negative Earnings
The trailing Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is negative (-62.5), which is not a meaningful valuation metric when earnings are negative. The P/E for 2024 is also negative (-52.8). This suggests the stock is expensive relative to its current profitability.
August 2025
5
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.16
A: $0.14
L: $0.11
H: 236.90M
A: 234.51M
L: 230.00M
Ichor Holdings, Ltd. engages in the design, engineering, and manufacture of fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment in the United States and internationally. It primarily offers gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. The company's gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes, such as etch and deposition; and chemical delivery subsystems blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes comprising chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. In addition, it manufactures precision machined components, weldments, electron beam, laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing, surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. It primarily markets its products to equipment OEMs in the semiconductor equipment market in Japan. Ichor Holdings, Ltd. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.
30.33 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for ICHR have a max estimate of 45.00 and a min estimate of 25.00.