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COHERENT CORP (COHR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:COHR - US19247G1076 - Common Stock

116.35 USD
+0.39 (+0.34%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
116.8 USD
+0.45 (+0.39%)
After Hours: 10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to COHR. COHR was compared to 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While COHR is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. COHR is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

COHR had positive earnings in the past year.
COHR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years COHR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years COHR had a positive operating cash flow.
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

With a Return On Assets value of -0.54%, COHR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.77% of the companies in the same industry.
COHR has a Return On Equity (-0.99%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of COHR (3.62%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for COHR is significantly below the industry average of 9.32%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.62%) for COHR is above the 3 year average (1.91%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.54%
ROE -0.99%
ROIC 3.62%
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

The Operating Margin of COHR (10.34%) is better than 76.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of COHR has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of COHR (35.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
COHR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.34%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.17%
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

COHR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
COHR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 a debt to FCF ratio of 19.13. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as COHR would need 19.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 19.13, COHR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.81% of the companies in the same industry.
COHR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.43, COHR is not doing good in the industry: 63.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 19.13
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC9.07%
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 2.19 indicates that COHR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
COHR's Current ratio of 2.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. COHR outperforms 48.39% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that COHR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.39, COHR is not doing good in the industry: 61.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.19
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

COHR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 116.87%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.89% on average over the past years.
COHR shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.42%.
The Revenue has been growing by 19.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)116.87%
EPS 3Y-1.09%
EPS 5Y6.89%
EPS Q2Q%63.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.42%
Revenue growth 3Y20.55%
Revenue growth 5Y19.54%
Sales Q2Q%16.39%

3.2 Future

COHR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 27.30% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.90% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y29.42%
EPS Next 2Y23.21%
EPS Next 3Y27.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.72%
Revenue Next 2Y7.94%
Revenue Next 3Y9.9%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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
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 32.32.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of COHR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: COHR is cheaper than 63.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.40. COHR is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.97, COHR is valued on the expensive side.
COHR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. COHR is cheaper than 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, COHR is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.32
Fwd PE 24.97
COHR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCOHR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, COHR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.94% of the companies are valued more expensively.
COHR's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 94.05
EV/EBITDA 18.06
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

COHR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as COHR's earnings are expected to grow with 27.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)4.69
EPS Next 2Y23.21%
EPS Next 3Y27.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

COHR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

COHERENT CORP

NYSE:COHR (10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 116.8 +0.45 (+0.39%)

116.35

+0.39 (+0.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)08-13 2025-08-13/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners95.87%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners0.69%
Ins Owner Change3.74%
Market Cap18.13B
Analysts81.38
Price Target114.73 (-1.39%)
Short Float %5.8%
Short Ratio2.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-14.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.73%
Min EPS beat(2)4.19%
Max EPS beat(2)7.27%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.98%
Min EPS beat(4)4.19%
Max EPS beat(4)34.28%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)19.38%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)12.81%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)10.72%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.9%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.33%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.5%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.56%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.71%
PT rev (1m)1.9%
PT rev (3m)15.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.32
Fwd PE 24.97
P/S 3.12
P/FCF 94.05
P/OCF 28.61
P/B 2.23
P/tB 40.11
EV/EBITDA 18.06
EPS(TTM)3.6
EY3.09%
EPS(NY)4.66
Fwd EY4%
FCF(TTM)1.24
FCFY1.06%
OCF(TTM)4.07
OCFY3.5%
SpS37.29
BVpS52.16
TBVpS2.9
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)4.69
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.54%
ROE -0.99%
ROCE 4.58%
ROIC 3.62%
ROICexc 3.89%
ROICexgc 10.47%
OM 10.34%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.17%
FCFM 3.32%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-16.13%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 19.13
Debt/EBITDA 3.03
Cap/Depr 79.63%
Cap/Sales 7.59%
Interest Coverage 2.34
Cash Conversion 54.9%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 1.39
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC0.4
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)116.87%
EPS 3Y-1.09%
EPS 5Y6.89%
EPS Q2Q%63.93%
EPS Next Y29.42%
EPS Next 2Y23.21%
EPS Next 3Y27.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.42%
Revenue growth 3Y20.55%
Revenue growth 5Y19.54%
Sales Q2Q%16.39%
Revenue Next Year8.72%
Revenue Next 2Y7.94%
Revenue Next 3Y9.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y186.09%
EBIT growth 3Y8.81%
EBIT growth 5Y48.06%
EBIT Next Year42.29%
EBIT Next 3Y24.63%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.09%
FCF growth 3Y24.87%
FCF growth 5Y4.23%
OCF growth 1Y16.1%
OCF growth 3Y15.31%
OCF growth 5Y16.34%