Nova Ltd (NVMI)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
NVMI
Nova Ltd
$371.81
+1.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $11.84B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$379.72
+2.57%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $59.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Teradyne Inc generates 376% more annual revenue ($4.46B vs $937.50M). NVMI leads profitability with a 28.8% profit margin vs 25.8%. TER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
NVMI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
TER
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
15.9% revenue growth
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.2%
Revenue surging 103.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 385.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.1x book value
2.9% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 18.9x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NVMI
The strongest argument for NVMI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.8% and operating margin at 29.9%. Revenue growth of 15.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue 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 : NVMI
The primary concerns for NVMI are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 46.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 50.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.78 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 103.9% — sustainability is the question.
TER generates stronger free cash flow (378M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (79/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 25.8% margins and 103.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Nova Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. designs, develops, produces, and sells process control systems used in semiconductor manufacturing in Israel, Taiwan, the United States, China, Korea, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel.
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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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