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COHERENT CORP (COHR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:COHR - US19247G1076 - Common Stock

173.96 USD
-1.24 (-0.71%)
Last: 12/17/2025, 11:55:07 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to COHR. COHR was compared to 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. COHR has an average financial health and profitability rating. COHR shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

COHR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year COHR had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: COHR reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years COHR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
COHR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCOHR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of COHR (0.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of COHR (1.42%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
COHR has a Return On Invested Capital (4.16%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
COHR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.91%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.29%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.91%) for COHR is below the current ROIC(4.16%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.8%
ROE 1.42%
ROIC 4.16%
ROA(3y)-1.8%
ROA(5y)0.14%
ROE(3y)-3.42%
ROE(5y)-0.03%
ROIC(3y)1.91%
ROIC(5y)3.38%
COHR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCOHR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.96%, COHR is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.03% of the companies in the same industry.
COHR has a Operating Margin of 11.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: COHR outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
COHR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 35.78%, COHR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
COHR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.28%
PM (TTM) 1.96%
GM 35.78%
OM growth 3Y-9.74%
OM growth 5Y23.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.68%
GM growth 5Y0.42%
COHR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCOHR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), COHR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for COHR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
COHR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for COHR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
COHR Yearly Shares OutstandingCOHR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
COHR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCOHR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

COHR has an Altman-Z score of 3.42. This indicates that COHR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of COHR (3.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
COHR has a debt to FCF ratio of 44.83. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as COHR would need 44.83 years to pay back of all of its debts.
COHR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 44.83. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: COHR outperforms 49.19% of its industry peers.
COHR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
COHR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.39 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. COHR is outperformed by 64.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 44.83
Altman-Z 3.42
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC9.14%
COHR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCOHR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.33 indicates that COHR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
COHR's Current ratio of 2.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. COHR outperforms 49.19% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that COHR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
COHR's Quick ratio of 1.39 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. COHR outperforms 40.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.33
Quick Ratio 1.39
COHR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCOHR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 79.46% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, COHR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.89% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, COHR shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 20.80%.
The Revenue has been growing by 19.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)79.46%
EPS 3Y-1.09%
EPS 5Y6.89%
EPS Q2Q%56.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.8%
Revenue growth 3Y20.55%
Revenue growth 5Y19.54%
Sales Q2Q%17.3%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, COHR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 29.00% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.44% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y43.84%
EPS Next 2Y34.03%
EPS Next 3Y29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.51%
Revenue Next 2Y14.51%
Revenue Next 3Y13.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
COHR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCOHR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B
COHR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCOHR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

COHR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 43.27.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of COHR is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of COHR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.43), we can say COHR is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.90, the valuation of COHR can be described as expensive.
COHR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of COHR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.66), we can say COHR is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.27
Fwd PE 26.9
COHR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCOHR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of COHR is on the same level as its industry peers.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as COHR.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 370.55
EV/EBITDA 24.58
COHR Per share dataCOHR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as COHR's earnings are expected to grow with 29.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)6.28
EPS Next 2Y34.03%
EPS Next 3Y29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for COHR!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

COHERENT CORP

NYSE:COHR (12/17/2025, 11:55:07 AM)

173.96

-1.24 (-0.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners96.7%
Inst Owner Change0.98%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change2.2%
Market Cap27.34B
Revenue(TTM)6.04B
Net Income(TTM)118.25M
Analysts80.69
Price Target171.59 (-1.36%)
Short Float %3.83%
Short Ratio1.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP19.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.24%
Min EPS beat(2)7.27%
Max EPS beat(2)9.2%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.74%
Min EPS beat(4)4.19%
Max EPS beat(4)34.28%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)16.73%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)11.69%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)11.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.05%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.33%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.86%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.29%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.42%
PT rev (1m)40.48%
PT rev (3m)49.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.27
Fwd PE 26.9
P/S 4.52
P/FCF 370.55
P/OCF 51.92
P/B 3.28
P/tB 37.58
EV/EBITDA 24.58
EPS(TTM)4.02
EY2.31%
EPS(NY)6.47
Fwd EY3.72%
FCF(TTM)0.47
FCFY0.27%
OCF(TTM)3.35
OCFY1.93%
SpS38.46
BVpS53.04
TBVpS4.63
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)6.28
Graham Number69.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.8%
ROE 1.42%
ROCE 5.26%
ROIC 4.16%
ROICexc 4.45%
ROICexgc 11.97%
OM 11.28%
PM (TTM) 1.96%
GM 35.78%
FCFM 1.22%
ROA(3y)-1.8%
ROA(5y)0.14%
ROE(3y)-3.42%
ROE(5y)-0.03%
ROIC(3y)1.91%
ROIC(5y)3.38%
ROICexc(3y)2.05%
ROICexc(5y)4.61%
ROICexgc(3y)5.86%
ROICexgc(5y)10.02%
ROCE(3y)2.42%
ROCE(5y)4.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y26.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.65%
OM growth 3Y-9.74%
OM growth 5Y23.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.68%
GM growth 5Y0.42%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 44.83
Debt/EBITDA 2.67
Cap/Depr 84.12%
Cap/Sales 7.49%
Interest Coverage 2.91
Cash Conversion 43.15%
Profit Quality 62.39%
Current Ratio 2.33
Quick Ratio 1.39
Altman-Z 3.42
F-Score7
WACC9.14%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)68.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)79.46%
EPS 3Y-1.09%
EPS 5Y6.89%
EPS Q2Q%56.76%
EPS Next Y43.84%
EPS Next 2Y34.03%
EPS Next 3Y29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.8%
Revenue growth 3Y20.55%
Revenue growth 5Y19.54%
Sales Q2Q%17.3%
Revenue Next Year15.51%
Revenue Next 2Y14.51%
Revenue Next 3Y13.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y105.28%
EBIT growth 3Y8.81%
EBIT growth 5Y48.06%
EBIT Next Year53.74%
EBIT Next 3Y29.7%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-81.27%
FCF growth 3Y24.87%
FCF growth 5Y4.23%
OCF growth 1Y-30.09%
OCF growth 3Y15.31%
OCF growth 5Y16.34%

COHERENT CORP / COHR FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of COHERENT CORP (COHR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to COHR.


Can you provide the valuation status for COHERENT CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to COHERENT CORP (COHR). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of COHR stock?

COHERENT CORP (COHR) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for COHR stock?

The financial health rating of COHERENT CORP (COHR) is 4 / 10.


Is the dividend of COHERENT CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of COHERENT CORP (COHR) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 19.34%.