Onto Innovation Inc (ONTO)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
ONTO
Onto Innovation Inc
$281.26
+4.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $17.18B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$379.72
+2.57%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $59.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Teradyne Inc generates 299% more annual revenue ($4.46B vs $1.12B). TER leads profitability with a 25.8% profit margin vs 11.8%. TER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ONTO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
TER
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 35.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 75.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 23.0%
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
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : ONTO
The strongest argument for ONTO centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 35.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : ONTO
The primary concerns for ONTO are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 104.9x 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 66/100), backed by strong 25.8% margins and 103.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Onto Innovation Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Onto Innovation Inc. is dedicated to the design, development, manufacture and support of process control tools that perform macrodefect inspection and metrology, lithography systems, and process control analytical software worldwide. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
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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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