IPGP
BEARISH
$127.32
Live
IPG Photonics Corporation · NASDAQ
Target $144.75
(+13.7%)
$50.12
52W Range
$155.82
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 12, 2026
Market cap
$5.4B
P/E
174.41
ROE
1.5%
Profit margin
3.1%
Debt/Equity
0.01
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
IPGP exhibits a stable but mediocre Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, indicating a lack of strong fundamental momentum despite a pristine balance sheet. The stock is trading at a massive premium, with a current price of $127.32 far exceeding both the Graham Number ($28.81) and the Intrinsic Value ($21.54). While earnings growth is accelerating and debt is negligible, the astronomical P/E ratio of 174.41 and heavy insider selling suggest the current valuation is unsustainable. The disconnect between the deterministic value scores and the market price creates a high-risk profile.
Key Strengths
Exceptional balance sheet with near-zero debt (Debt/Equity 0.01)
Very high liquidity with a Current Ratio of 6.08
Strong recent earnings growth (YoY +69.30%)
Consistent history of beating earnings estimates (3/4 last 4 quarters)
Robust revenue growth (YoY 17.10%)
Key Risks
Extreme valuation with a trailing P/E of 174.41
Severe disconnect between market price and Graham/Intrinsic value
Very thin profit margins (Profit Margin 3.10%)
Strongly bearish insider sentiment with $23.86M in recent sales
Technical trend is currently rated as bearish (0/100)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$42.5
-66.6% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
44
Moderate
15
75
50
80
0
AI Verdict
Overvalued Growth Play
Key drivers: Extreme P/E Ratio, Pristine Balance Sheet, Insider Selling, Earnings Acceleration
Confidence
90%
Value
15/100
Ref P/E 174.41, Graham Number $28.81
Positives
- Forward P/E is significantly lower than trailing P/E
Watchpoints
- Price is >4x the Graham Number
- P/E of 174.41 is unsustainable
Future
75/100
Ref Growth rates and Forward P/E
Positives
- Strong YoY earnings growth of 69.30%
- Positive revenue growth trajectory
Watchpoints
- Low operating margins limit upside potential
Past
50/100
Ref Historical price changes
Positives
- Massive 1Y price recovery (+140.8%)
Watchpoints
- Poor 5Y performance (-43.5%)
Health
80/100
Ref Debt/Equity 0.01, Piotroski 4/9
Positives
- Virtually no debt
- High current and quick ratios
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score is only 4/9 (Stable, not Strong)
Dividend
0/100
Ref Dividend Yield N/A
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend payments
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$127.32
Analyst Target
$144.75
Upside/Downside
+13.7%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for IPGP and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IPGP
IPG Photonics Corporation
Primary
|
-43.5% | +9.1% | +140.8% | +57.8% | +5.6% | +11.7% |
|
BLSH
Bullish
Peer
|
-47.4% | -47.4% | -47.4% | -47.4% | -16.6% | -8.4% |
|
FROG
JFrog Ltd.
Peer
|
-13.2% | +114.2% | +40.9% | -7.1% | +8.7% | -12.2% |
|
CIFR
Cipher Digital Inc.
Peer
|
+34.7% | +451.6% | +528.2% | -11.1% | -2.1% | +8.9% |
|
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
Peer
|
+15.8% | -31.1% | +18.6% | +4.5% | -27.3% | -2.5% |
IPG
IPG Photonics Corporation
Primary
5Y
-43.5%
3Y
+9.1%
1Y
+140.8%
6M
+57.8%
1M
+5.6%
1W
+11.7%
BLS
Bullish
Peer
5Y
-47.4%
3Y
-47.4%
1Y
-47.4%
6M
-47.4%
1M
-16.6%
1W
-8.4%
FRO
JFrog Ltd.
Peer
5Y
-13.2%
3Y
+114.2%
1Y
+40.9%
6M
-7.1%
1M
+8.7%
1W
-12.2%
CIF
Cipher Digital Inc.
Peer
5Y
+34.7%
3Y
+451.6%
1Y
+528.2%
6M
-11.1%
1M
-2.1%
1W
+8.9%
ALG
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+15.8%
3Y
-31.1%
1Y
+18.6%
6M
+4.5%
1M
-27.3%
1W
-2.5%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
174.41
Forward P/E
49.35
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.52
P/S Ratio
5.38
EV/Revenue
4.53
EV/EBITDA
50.6
Market Cap
$5.4B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
3.1%
Operating Margin
2.13%
Gross Margin
38.0%
ROE
1.5%
ROA
0.61%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+17.1%
Earnings Growth
+69.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+17.13%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+69.8%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.01
Low debt
Current Ratio
6.08
Strong
Quick Ratio
4.38
Excellent
Cash/Share
$19.89
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.3B
Gross Margin
36.1%
Op. Margin
2.1%
Net Margin
4.8%
Total Assets
$2.4B
Liabilities
$0.3B
Equity
$2.1B
Debt/Equity
0.14x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
38%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-05
$N/A
2026-02-12
$0.46
+85.2% surprise
2025-11-04
$0.18
+39.8% surprise
2025-08-05
$0.3
+127.3% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing IPGP against 262 companies in the Technology sector
(24 bullish, 90 neutral, 148 bearish)
P/E Ratio
174.41
This Stock
vs
65.35
Sector Avg
+166.9%
(Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
1.5%
This Stock
vs
-25.88%
Sector Avg
-105.8%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
3.1%
This Stock
vs
-10.67%
Sector Avg
-129.0%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.01
This Stock
vs
0.73
Sector Avg
-98.9%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
17.1%
This Stock
vs
9374.82%
Sector Avg
-99.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
6.08
This Stock
vs
3.77
Sector Avg
+61.4%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IPGP
IPG Photonics Corporation
|
BEARISH | $5.4B | 174.41 | 1.5% | 3.1% | $127.32 | |
|
BLSH
Bullish
|
BEARISH | $5.39B | - | -% | -30.7% | $35.75 | Compare |
|
FROG
JFrog Ltd.
|
NEUTRAL | $5.39B | - | -8.6% | -13.5% | $44.46 | Compare |
|
CIFR
Cipher Digital Inc.
|
BEARISH | $5.68B | - | -108.3% | -% | $14.01 | Compare |
|
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $5.77B | - | -1.4% | -1.6% | $31.13 | Compare |
IPGP
IPG Photonics Corporation
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$5.4B
P/E
174.4
ROE
1.5%
Price
$127.32
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | BUTTARAZZI MARY F | Officer | Sale | 500 | $58,110 |
| 2026-02-24 | SCHERBAKOV EUGENE A. PH.D. | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 2,700 | $372,141 |
| 2026-02-24 | IP FIBRE DEVICES LTD | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 64,167 | $8,526,978 |
| 2026-02-18 | LOPRESTI ANGELO P | General Counsel | Stock Award | 4,465 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | MAMMEN TIMOTHY P V | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 6,146 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | NESS TREVOR | Officer | Stock Award | 4,621 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | GITIN MARK MILTON | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 19,887 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | BUTTARAZZI MARY F | Officer | Stock Award | 1,789 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | BUCHER PAULUS | Officer | Stock Award | 2,531 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | SAMARTSEV IGOR | Officer | Stock Award | 1,688 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | VALENTIN GAPONTSEV TRUST I | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 66,500 | $8,700,865 |
| 2026-02-17 | SAMARTSEV IGOR | Officer | Option Exercise | 3,363 | $275,396 |
| 2026-02-13 | SCHERBAKOV EUGENE A. PH.D. | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Option Exercise | 7,592 | $621,709 |
| 2026-02-12 | LOPRESTI ANGELO P | General Counsel | Option Exercise | 5,861 | $479,957 |
| 2026-02-02 | MEURICE ERIC | Director | Sale | 750 | $71,250 |
BUTTARAZZI MARY F
Officer
2026-03-17
500 shares
·
$58,110
SCHERBAKOV EUGENE A. PH.D.
Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-02-24
2,700 shares
·
$372,141
IP FIBRE DEVICES LTD
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-02-24
64,167 shares
·
$8,526,978
LOPRESTI ANGELO P
General Counsel
2026-02-18
4,465 shares
MAMMEN TIMOTHY P V
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-18
6,146 shares
NESS TREVOR
Officer
2026-02-18
4,621 shares
GITIN MARK MILTON
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-18
19,887 shares
BUTTARAZZI MARY F
Officer
2026-02-18
1,789 shares
BUCHER PAULUS
Officer
2026-02-18
2,531 shares
SAMARTSEV IGOR
Officer
2026-02-18
1,688 shares
VALENTIN GAPONTSEV TRUST I
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-02-17
66,500 shares
·
$8,700,865
SAMARTSEV IGOR
Officer
2026-02-17
3,363 shares
·
$275,396
SCHERBAKOV EUGENE A. PH.D.
Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-02-13
7,592 shares
·
$621,709
LOPRESTI ANGELO P
General Counsel
2026-02-12
5,861 shares
·
$479,957
MEURICE ERIC
Director
2026-02-02
750 shares
·
$71,250
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
6 analysts
Stifel
2026-02-13
Buy
Buy
Raymond James
2026-02-13
Strong Buy
Outperform
Roth Capital
2026-02-03
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2025-11-05
Sell
Buy
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