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PDF SOLUTIONS INC (PDFS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PDFS - US6932821050 - Common Stock

28.95 USD
-0.08 (-0.28%)
Last: 12/4/2025, 8:00:00 PM
28.95 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/4/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

PDFS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PDFS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. PDFS shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PDFS was profitable.
In the past year PDFS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years PDFS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
PDFS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PDFS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPDFS 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 0 20M -20M -40M

1.2 Ratios

PDFS has a Return On Assets of -0.01%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PDFS outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -0.02%, PDFS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PDFS has a Return On Invested Capital (1.33%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.01%
ROE -0.02%
ROIC 1.33%
ROA(3y)0.38%
ROA(5y)-4.15%
ROE(3y)0.46%
ROE(5y)-5.13%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PDFS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPDFS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of PDFS (3.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PDFS has a better Gross Margin (71.18%) than 94.64% of its industry peers.
PDFS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.48%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 71.18%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.06%
GM growth 5Y2.79%
PDFS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPDFS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PDFS is destroying value.
PDFS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PDFS has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for PDFS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
PDFS Yearly Shares OutstandingPDFS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
PDFS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPDFS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

PDFS has an Altman-Z score of 5.31. This indicates that PDFS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PDFS (5.31) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that PDFS is not too dependend on debt financing.
PDFS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PDFS outperforms 47.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 5.31
ROIC/WACC0.13
WACC10.39%
PDFS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPDFS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.21 indicates that PDFS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PDFS's Current ratio of 2.21 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PDFS is outperformed by 69.64% of its industry peers.
PDFS has a Quick Ratio of 2.21. This indicates that PDFS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PDFS (2.21) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.21
Quick Ratio 2.21
PDFS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPDFS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PDFS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.29%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 42.75% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 21.23% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 15.96% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.29%
EPS 3Y128.03%
EPS 5Y42.75%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.23%
Revenue growth 3Y17.33%
Revenue growth 5Y15.96%
Sales Q2Q%23.07%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.65% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y3.23%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year21.87%
Revenue Next 2Y20.14%
Revenue Next 3Y19.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PDFS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPDFS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M
PDFS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPDFS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PDFS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.17.
75.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PDFS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.41, PDFS is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.88 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PDFS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PDFS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PDFS is cheaper than 72.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PDFS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.17
Fwd PE 25.88
PDFS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPDFS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

PDFS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 71.13
PDFS Per share dataPDFS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PDFS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PDFS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)9.96
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

PDF SOLUTIONS INC

NASDAQ:PDFS (12/4/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 28.95 0 (0%)

28.95

-0.08 (-0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners75.33%
Inst Owner Change0.95%
Ins Owners11.14%
Ins Owner Change3.42%
Market Cap1.14B
Revenue(TTM)206.71M
Net Income(TTM)-53.00K
Analysts80
Price Target34.94 (20.69%)
Short Float %4.28%
Short Ratio4.7
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.65%
Max EPS beat(2)10.16%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.65%
Max EPS beat(4)14%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)10.91%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)19.86%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)39.85%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.4%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.26%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.15%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.91%
PT rev (1m)14.17%
PT rev (3m)14.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.17
Fwd PE 25.88
P/S 5.53
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 137.51
P/B 4.33
P/tB 10.09
EV/EBITDA 71.13
EPS(TTM)0.9
EY3.11%
EPS(NY)1.12
Fwd EY3.86%
FCF(TTM)-0.52
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.21
OCFY0.73%
SpS5.23
BVpS6.69
TBVpS2.87
PEG (NY)9.96
PEG (5Y)0.75
Graham Number11.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.01%
ROE -0.02%
ROCE 2.12%
ROIC 1.33%
ROICexc 1.48%
ROICexgc 2.94%
OM 3.48%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 71.18%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.38%
ROA(5y)-4.15%
ROE(3y)0.46%
ROE(5y)-5.13%
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 3Y5.06%
GM growth 5Y2.79%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.95
Cap/Depr 309.96%
Cap/Sales 13.98%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 50.34%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.21
Quick Ratio 2.21
Altman-Z 5.31
F-Score3
WACC10.39%
ROIC/WACC0.13
Cap/Depr(3y)162.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)123.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.83%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.29%
EPS 3Y128.03%
EPS 5Y42.75%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y3.23%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.23%
Revenue growth 3Y17.33%
Revenue growth 5Y15.96%
Sales Q2Q%23.07%
Revenue Next Year21.87%
Revenue Next 2Y20.14%
Revenue Next 3Y19.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1686.12%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-178.98%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-77.43%
OCF growth 3Y31.78%
OCF growth 5Y-16.97%

PDF SOLUTIONS INC / PDFS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PDF SOLUTIONS INC (PDFS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PDFS.


What is the valuation status for PDFS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to PDF SOLUTIONS INC (PDFS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for PDF SOLUTIONS INC?

PDF SOLUTIONS INC (PDFS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the financial health of PDF SOLUTIONS INC (PDFS) stock?

The financial health rating of PDF SOLUTIONS INC (PDFS) is 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PDFS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PDF SOLUTIONS INC (PDFS) is expected to grow by 3.23% in the next year.