IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
IPGP
IPG Photonics Corporation
$90.23
+4.07%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.61B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$379.31
-1.45%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $63.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Teradyne Inc generates 329% more annual revenue ($4.46B vs $1.04B). TER leads profitability with a 25.8% profit margin vs 2.8%. TER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
IPGP
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
TER
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-14.9%
Fair Value
$96.52
Current Price
$90.23
$6.29 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TER.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.6% revenue growth
Strong operational efficiency at 33.2%
Revenue surging 103.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 385.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 506.4B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 1.4% — below average capital efficiency
2.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.1%
Trading at 17.3x book value
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IPGP
The strongest argument for IPGP centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 16.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.8% and operating margin at 33.2%. Revenue growth of 103.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : IPGP
The primary concerns for IPGP are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 125.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are Price/Book, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 55.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 103.9% — sustainability is the question.
TER generates stronger free cash flow (506.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (79/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 25.8% margins and 103.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
IPG Photonics Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
IPG Photonics is a manufacturer of fiber lasers.
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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