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TERADYNE INC (TER) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:TER - US8807701029 - Common Stock

141.03 USD
+4.06 (+2.96%)
Last: 10/15/2025, 8:03:10 PM
142.66 USD
+1.63 (+1.16%)
Pre-Market: 10/16/2025, 8:16:28 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to TER. TER was compared to 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. TER scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. TER has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. This makes TER very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TER was profitable.
In the past year TER had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years TER has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years TER had a positive operating cash flow.
TER Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTER 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 12.47%, TER belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.93% of the companies in the same industry.
TER's Return On Equity of 16.54% is amongst the best of the industry. TER outperforms 83.04% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.46%, TER belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TER is significantly above the industry average of 10.94%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.46%) for TER is well below the 3 year average (19.67%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that TER had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.47%
ROE 16.54%
ROIC 15.46%
ROA(3y)15.98%
ROA(5y)19.21%
ROE(3y)22.06%
ROE(5y)28.25%
ROIC(3y)19.67%
ROIC(5y)24.33%
TER Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTER Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.59%, TER is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TER has remained more or less at the same level.
TER has a Operating Margin of 19.22%. This is in the better half of the industry: TER outperforms 79.46% of its industry peers.
TER's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
TER has a better Gross Margin (59.14%) than 83.93% of its industry peers.
TER's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.22%
PM (TTM) 16.59%
GM 59.14%
OM growth 3Y-15.69%
OM growth 5Y-3.67%
PM growth 3Y-11.13%
PM growth 5Y-1.14%
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y0.03%
TER Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTER Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TER is creating some value.
TER has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
TER has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
TER has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
TER Yearly Shares OutstandingTER Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
TER Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTER Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 16.39 indicates that TER is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 16.39, TER belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.04% of the companies in the same industry.
TER has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 16.39
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC11.55%
TER Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTER Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.35 indicates that TER has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of TER (2.35) is worse than 63.39% of its industry peers.
TER has a Quick Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that TER is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
TER has a Quick ratio of 1.83. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TER outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.35
Quick Ratio 1.83
TER Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTER Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

TER shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.09%.
TER shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.47% yearly.
TER shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.57%.
Measured over the past years, TER shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.21% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.09%
EPS 3Y-18.64%
EPS 5Y2.47%
EPS Q2Q%-33.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.21%
Sales Q2Q%-10.7%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, TER will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.26% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.48% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-1.88%
EPS Next 2Y19.07%
EPS Next 3Y21.08%
EPS Next 5Y19.26%
Revenue Next Year3.03%
Revenue Next 2Y10.74%
Revenue Next 3Y12%
Revenue Next 5Y10.48%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
TER Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTER Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B 4B
TER Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTER Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 44.49 indicates a quite expensive valuation of TER.
TER's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TER is cheaper than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.53. TER is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 30.89, which means the current valuation is very expensive for TER.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TER is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TER to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.04), we can say TER is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 44.49
Fwd PE 30.89
TER Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTER Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TER indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TER is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TER is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 39.43
EV/EBITDA 33.05
TER Per share dataTER EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of TER may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as TER's earnings are expected to grow with 21.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)18
EPS Next 2Y19.07%
EPS Next 3Y21.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TER has a yearly dividend return of 0.33%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.15, TER pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.33, TER pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.33%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of TER grows each year by 6.27%, which is quite nice.
TER has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
TER has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.27%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years10
TER Yearly Dividends per shareTER Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

TER pays out 16.55% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of TER is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP16.55%
EPS Next 2Y19.07%
EPS Next 3Y21.08%
TER Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTER Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
TER Dividend Payout.TER Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TER Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TERADYNE INC

NASDAQ:TER (10/15/2025, 8:03:10 PM)

Premarket: 142.66 +1.63 (+1.16%)

141.03

+4.06 (+2.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29/amc
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Inst Owners104.22%
Inst Owner Change-0.67%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change1.88%
Market Cap22.43B
Analysts70.91
Price Target122.21 (-13.34%)
Short Float %6.66%
Short Ratio2.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.33%
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.27%
DP16.55%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date09-05 2025-09-05 (0.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.49%
Min EPS beat(2)4.95%
Max EPS beat(2)20.03%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.49%
Min EPS beat(4)3.4%
Max EPS beat(4)20.03%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)15.7%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)16.78%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)14.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.9%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.21%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.59%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.39%
PT rev (1m)3.87%
PT rev (3m)22.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 44.49
Fwd PE 30.89
P/S 7.93
P/FCF 39.43
P/OCF 28.31
P/B 7.91
P/tB 9.93
EV/EBITDA 33.05
EPS(TTM)3.17
EY2.25%
EPS(NY)4.57
Fwd EY3.24%
FCF(TTM)3.58
FCFY2.54%
OCF(TTM)4.98
OCFY3.53%
SpS17.78
BVpS17.84
TBVpS14.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)18
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.47%
ROE 16.54%
ROCE 17.61%
ROIC 15.46%
ROICexc 17.56%
ROICexgc 22.3%
OM 19.22%
PM (TTM) 16.59%
GM 59.14%
FCFM 20.12%
ROA(3y)15.98%
ROA(5y)19.21%
ROE(3y)22.06%
ROE(5y)28.25%
ROIC(3y)19.67%
ROIC(5y)24.33%
ROICexc(3y)27.48%
ROICexc(5y)40.08%
ROICexgc(3y)35.32%
ROICexgc(5y)56.65%
ROCE(3y)22.4%
ROCE(5y)27.7%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-36.99%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-17.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.32%
OM growth 3Y-15.69%
OM growth 5Y-3.67%
PM growth 3Y-11.13%
PM growth 5Y-1.14%
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y0.03%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 181.67%
Cap/Sales 7.91%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 118.88%
Profit Quality 121.26%
Current Ratio 2.35
Quick Ratio 1.83
Altman-Z 16.39
F-Score7
WACC11.55%
ROIC/WACC1.34
Cap/Depr(3y)152.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)141.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.53%
Profit Quality(3y)80.07%
Profit Quality(5y)84.52%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.09%
EPS 3Y-18.64%
EPS 5Y2.47%
EPS Q2Q%-33.72%
EPS Next Y-1.88%
EPS Next 2Y19.07%
EPS Next 3Y21.08%
EPS Next 5Y19.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.21%
Sales Q2Q%-10.7%
Revenue Next Year3.03%
Revenue Next 2Y10.74%
Revenue Next 3Y12%
Revenue Next 5Y10.48%
EBIT growth 1Y4.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.01%
EBIT growth 5Y0.38%
EBIT Next Year21.62%
EBIT Next 3Y25.87%
EBIT Next 5Y23.17%
FCF growth 1Y22.9%
FCF growth 3Y-21.12%
FCF growth 5Y1.31%
OCF growth 1Y28.43%
OCF growth 3Y-15.1%
OCF growth 5Y3.04%