ASTERA LABS INC (ALAB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ALAB • US04626A1034
Current stock price
196.64 USD
-16.2 (-7.61%)
At close:
196.15 USD
-0.49 (-0.25%)
After Hours:
This ALAB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ALAB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ALAB was profitable.
- In the past year ALAB had a positive cash flow from operations.
1.2 Ratios
- ALAB's Return On Assets of 14.31% is amongst the best of the industry. ALAB outperforms 86.09% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of ALAB (16.07%) is better than 80.87% of its industry peers.
- ALAB has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.79%) than 80.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.31% | ||
| ROE | 16.07% | ||
| ROIC | 9.79% |
ROA(3y)-2.33%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)-3.09%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- ALAB has a better Profit Margin (25.70%) than 84.35% of its industry peers.
- ALAB has a better Operating Margin (20.34%) than 79.13% of its industry peers.
- ALAB's Gross Margin of 75.69% is amongst the best of the industry. ALAB outperforms 93.91% of its industry peers.
- ALAB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.7% | ||
| GM | 75.69% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. ALAB Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ALAB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ALAB has more shares outstanding
- There is no outstanding debt for ALAB. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 131.14 indicates that ALAB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 131.14, ALAB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALAB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 131.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC12.82%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 10.24 indicates that ALAB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of ALAB (10.24) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 9.79 indicates that ALAB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of ALAB (9.79) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 10.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 9.79 |
3. ALAB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ALAB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 84.00%, which is quite impressive.
- Looking at the last year, ALAB shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 115.13%.
- ALAB shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 120.18% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)84%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%56.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)115.13%
Revenue growth 3Y120.18%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%91.77%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 35.04% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 21.07% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y36.91%
EPS Next 2Y40.04%
EPS Next 3Y36.32%
EPS Next 5Y35.04%
Revenue Next Year62.73%
Revenue Next 2Y50.15%
Revenue Next 3Y42.35%
Revenue Next 5Y21.07%
3.3 Evolution
- 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.
4. ALAB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 106.87 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ALAB.
- ALAB's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ALAB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.35), we can say ALAB is valued expensively.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 78.06, ALAB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALAB is on the same level as its industry peers.
- ALAB is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 106.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 78.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ALAB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ALAB is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 118.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 188.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ALAB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- ALAB's earnings are expected to grow with 36.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.04%
EPS Next 3Y36.32%
5. ALAB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ALAB does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
ALAB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
196.64
-16.2 (-7.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners79.45%
Inst Owner Change-0.43%
Ins Owners10.48%
Ins Owner Change-6.16%
Market Cap33.47B
Revenue(TTM)852.52M
Net Income(TTM)219.13M
Analysts80.69
Price Target206.12 (4.82%)
Short Float %10.26%
Short Ratio2.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.96%
Min EPS beat(2)10.58%
Max EPS beat(2)23.34%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)20.27%
Min EPS beat(4)10.58%
Max EPS beat(4)33.19%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)91.39%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.44%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.44%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.2%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.05%
PT rev (3m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)12.93%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 106.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 78.06 | ||
| P/S | 39.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 118.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 104.82 | ||
| P/B | 24.54 | ||
| P/tB | 24.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 188.72 |
EPS(TTM)1.84
EY0.94%
EPS(NY)2.52
Fwd EY1.28%
FCF(TTM)1.66
FCFY0.84%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY0.95%
SpS5.01
BVpS8.01
TBVpS8.01
PEG (NY)2.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.212 (-90.74%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.31% | ||
| ROE | 16.07% | ||
| ROCE | 12.4% | ||
| ROIC | 9.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 65.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 65.25% | ||
| OM | 20.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.7% | ||
| GM | 75.69% | ||
| FCFM | 33.05% |
ROA(3y)-2.33%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)-3.09%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 549.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 177.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 128.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 10.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 9.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 131.14 |
F-Score6
WACC12.82%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)596.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)5.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)84%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%56.76%
EPS Next Y36.91%
EPS Next 2Y40.04%
EPS Next 3Y36.32%
EPS Next 5Y35.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)115.13%
Revenue growth 3Y120.18%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%91.77%
Revenue Next Year62.73%
Revenue Next 2Y50.15%
Revenue Next 3Y42.35%
Revenue Next 5Y21.07%
EBIT growth 1Y249.42%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year54.37%
EBIT Next 3Y43.38%
EBIT Next 5Y41.19%
FCF growth 1Y175.08%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y133.62%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
ASTERA LABS INC / ALAB Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ASTERA LABS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ALAB.
What is the valuation status of ASTERA LABS INC (ALAB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to ASTERA LABS INC (ALAB). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ASTERA LABS INC?
ASTERA LABS INC (ALAB) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of ASTERA LABS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ASTERA LABS INC (ALAB) is 106.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 24.54.
How financially healthy is ASTERA LABS INC?
The financial health rating of ASTERA LABS INC (ALAB) is 8 / 10.