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COHU

Cohu Inc

NASDAQ: COHU · TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS

$51.28
-10.86% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$2.49B
P/E ratio
P/S ratio
5.17x
EPS (TTM)
$-1.19
Dividend yield
52W range
$17 – $55
Volume
1.4M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

39
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C
8.0
Quality
A
2.0
Profitability
F
4.3
Valuation
C
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.1
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$57.43
+11.99%
12-Month target
Intrinsic (DCF)
$23.49
Margin of safety
-45.42%
1 Strong Buy6 Buy0 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $8.29M — positive
+ Revenue growth 29.30% QoQ
+ Debt/equity 0.43x — low leverage
Risks
- Thin margins at -11.50%
- 45.42% above intrinsic value

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$812.77M$636.32M$401.78M$452.96M$481.28M
Net income$96.85M$28.16M$-69.82M$-74.27M$-12.07M
EPS$-1.19
Free cash flow$98.09M$85.42M$-7.86M$10.73M$8.29M
Profit margin11.92%4.42%-17.38%-16.40%-11.50%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
COHU$2.49B394.02.04.38.0-45.42%Hold
NVDA$5.40T8010.010.04.78.5-71.92%Exceptional Buy
AAPL$4.63T676.710.04.36.5Strong Buy
MSFT$3.28T728.09.55.77.0Strong Buy
AVGO$2.28T769.39.55.07.0Strong Buy
TSM$2.18T849.310.06.79.0+49.50%Exceptional Buy

Smart narrative

Cohu Inc trades at $51.28. Our Smart Value Score of 39/100 indicates the stock is weak. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.05, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $481.28M. with profit margins at -11.50%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $23.49.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cohu Inc's stock price?

Cohu Inc (COHU) trades at $51.28, on a P/S of 5.2x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is Cohu Inc overvalued?

Cohu Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 39/100 (Grade D), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $23.49 against the $51.28 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Cohu Inc's growth. The Sell rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.

What is the price target of Cohu Inc (COHU)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $57.43, about 12.0% above the current $51.28. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the intrinsic value of Cohu Inc (COHU)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $23.49, a -45.4% margin of safety versus today's $51.28. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.

What is Cohu Inc's revenue?

Cohu Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $481.28M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

Cohu Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.05, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustrySEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio5.17x
ROE-7.22%
Beta1.61
50D MA$41.67
200D MA$28.85
Shares out0.05B
Float0.05B
Short ratio
Avg volume1.4M

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