UCTT
BEARISH
$77.55
Live
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $81.25
(+4.8%)
$18.02
52W Range
$80.5
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 22, 2026
Market cap
$3.53B
P/E
N/A
ROE
-20.0%
Profit margin
-8.8%
Debt/Equity
0.83
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
UCTT presents a stark disconnect between market valuation and fundamental performance. While the Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates stable financial health and the current ratio of 3.19 shows excellent liquidity, the company is suffering from negative profit margins (-8.82%) and shrinking revenue (-10% YoY). Most concerning is the 315.8% price surge over the last year occurring simultaneously with declining growth and negative ROE (-19.96%), suggesting a speculative bubble or extreme mispricing. Despite 'Strong Buy' analyst ratings, insider sentiment and technical trends are heavily bearish.
Key Strengths
Strong short-term liquidity with a Current Ratio of 3.19
Stable financial health baseline (Piotroski F-Score 6/9)
Manageable Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83
Strong Quick Ratio (1.73) indicating ability to cover liabilities without inventory
Significant 1-year price momentum (though fundamentally unsupported)
Key Risks
Negative revenue growth (-10% YoY and Q/Q) during a price rally
Severe profitability issues with a -19.96% ROE and -8.82% profit margin
Extreme volatility in earnings surprises, including a -2286.7% miss
Bearish insider activity and a very weak technical trend (10/100)
High valuation relative to book value (Price/Book 4.96)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$52.0
-32.9% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
36
Weak
20
25
60
75
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Overvaluation
Key drivers: Revenue decline, Negative net income, Extreme price-to-fundamental divergence
Confidence
90%
Value
20/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 22.51 is moderate for tech
Watchpoints
- Price/Book of 4.96 is excessive for a company with negative ROE
- Negative profit margins
Future
25/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Analyst target price ($81.25) is slightly above current price
Watchpoints
- Negative YoY and Q/Q revenue growth
- Poor earnings track record (1/4 beats)
Past
60/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Massive 1Y return of +315.8%
Watchpoints
- Recent quarterly earnings progression is declining
Health
75/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 6/9
- High Current and Quick ratios
Watchpoints
- Negative ROE
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
- 0/100 dividend strength
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$77.55
Analyst Target
$81.25
Upside/Downside
+4.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for UCTT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-21
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UCTT
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Primary
|
+48.6% | +161.2% | +315.8% | +165.5% | +26.9% | +0.8% |
|
CLBT
Cellebrite DI Ltd.
Peer
|
+41.4% | +154.9% | -21.1% | -23.5% | -5.2% | +2.7% |
|
CVLT
Commvault Systems, Inc.
Peer
|
+18.9% | +33.4% | -44.3% | -53.0% | -7.8% | +1.7% |
|
NAVN
Navan, Inc.
Peer
|
-30.8% | -30.8% | -30.8% | -30.8% | +57.2% | +11.2% |
|
SOUN
SoundHound AI, Inc.
Peer
|
+7.7% | +163.2% | +3.3% | -57.5% | +9.3% | +25.7% |
UCT
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+48.6%
3Y
+161.2%
1Y
+315.8%
6M
+165.5%
1M
+26.9%
1W
+0.8%
CLB
Cellebrite DI Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+41.4%
3Y
+154.9%
1Y
-21.1%
6M
-23.5%
1M
-5.2%
1W
+2.7%
CVL
Commvault Systems, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+18.9%
3Y
+33.4%
1Y
-44.3%
6M
-53.0%
1M
-7.8%
1W
+1.7%
NAV
Navan, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-30.8%
3Y
-30.8%
1Y
-30.8%
6M
-30.8%
1M
+57.2%
1W
+11.2%
SOU
SoundHound AI, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+7.7%
3Y
+163.2%
1Y
+3.3%
6M
-57.5%
1M
+9.3%
1W
+25.7%
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
N/A
Forward P/E
22.51
PEG Ratio
1.19
P/B Ratio
4.96
P/S Ratio
1.72
EV/Revenue
1.92
EV/EBITDA
32.94
Market Cap
$3.53B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-8.82%
Operating Margin
2.15%
Gross Margin
15.72%
ROE
-19.96%
ROA
1.5%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-10.0%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-10.05%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.83
Moderate
Current Ratio
3.19
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.73
Excellent
Cash/Share
$6.85
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.5B
Gross Margin
15.3%
Op. Margin
2.2%
Net Margin
-0.7%
Total Assets
$1.7B
Liabilities
$0.9B
Equity
$0.7B
Debt/Equity
1.33x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
-25%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-28
$N/A
2026-02-23
$0.22
-2.2% surprise
2025-10-28
$0.28
+28.7% surprise
2025-07-28
$-3.58
-2286.7% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing UCTT against 494 companies in the Technology sector
(40 bullish, 167 neutral, 287 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-19.96%
This Stock
vs
-34.67%
Sector Avg
-42.4%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-8.82%
This Stock
vs
-12.58%
Sector Avg
-29.9%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.83
This Stock
vs
0.71
Sector Avg
+17.4%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
-10.0%
This Stock
vs
5016.51%
Sector Avg
-100.2%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
3.19
This Stock
vs
3.75
Sector Avg
-14.9%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UCTT
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $3.53B | - | -20.0% | -8.8% | $77.55 | |
|
CLBT
Cellebrite DI Ltd.
|
NEUTRAL | $3.53B | 45.65 | 19.1% | 16.5% | $14.15 | Compare |
|
CVLT
Commvault Systems, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $3.49B | 41.04 | 34.5% | 7.6% | $79.2 | Compare |
|
NAVN
Navan, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $3.47B | - | -60.2% | -56.7% | $13.85 | Compare |
|
SOUN
SoundHound AI, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $3.44B | - | -4.3% | -8.3% | $8.08 | Compare |
UCTT
Ultra Clean...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$3.5B
P/E
-
ROE
-20.0%
Price
$77.55
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | GRANGER CLARENCE L | Director | Gift | 6,000 | - |
| 2025-12-03 | IBNALE DAVID T. | Director | Sale | 23,500 | $625,749 |
| 2025-12-02 | GRANGER CLARENCE L | Director | Gift | 1,000 | - |
| 2025-11-25 | GRANGER CLARENCE L | Director | Gift | 3,000 | - |
GRANGER CLARENCE L
Director
2026-02-27
6,000 shares
IBNALE DAVID T.
Director
2025-12-03
23,500 shares
·
$625,749
GRANGER CLARENCE L
Director
2025-12-02
1,000 shares
GRANGER CLARENCE L
Director
2025-11-25
3,000 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
10-K
8-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
4 analysts
TD Cowen
2026-02-24
Buy
Buy
Oppenheimer
2026-02-24
Outperform
Outperform
Needham
2026-02-24
Buy
Buy
Needham
2026-01-20
Buy
Buy
Needham
2025-10-29
Buy
Buy
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