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PVA TePla
(XETRA:TPE)
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Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
€31.00
▲(5.51% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/18/26
The score is held back primarily by the fundamental downturn—profits have swung to slightly negative and free cash flow is meaningfully negative—despite a still-manageable leverage position. Technicals add further pressure, with the stock in a downtrend and weak momentum. Valuation is difficult to assess on earnings due to the negative P/E and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Moderate Leverage
Moderate leverage and a sizable equity base provide financial flexibility to absorb cyclical weakness. This should help PVA TePla continue funding operations and development while semiconductor and materials investment conditions recover.
Negative Factors
Profitability Deterioration
The shift from strong double-digit EBIT margins in 2023–2024 to low single digits indicates substantial operating pressure. Unless costs, product mix, or utilization improve, earnings may remain vulnerable through the next investment cycle.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Moderate Leverage
Moderate leverage and a sizable equity base provide financial flexibility to absorb cyclical weakness. This should help PVA TePla continue funding operations and development while semiconductor and materials investment conditions recover.
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PVA TePla (TPE) vs. iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG)
Market Cap
€639.01M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)63.19K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.77
Revenue Growth-3.63%
EPS Growth-106.89%
CountryDE
Employees1,043
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustrySemiconductors
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.07
Shares Outstanding21,749,989
10 Day Avg. Volume50,349
30 Day Avg. Volume63,187
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.88
Price to Book (P/B)3.29
Price to Sales (P/S)1.93
P/FCF Ratio-29.72
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€47.67Price Target Upside62.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)€267.88M
PVA TePla Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Headquartered in Wettenberg, Germany, PVA TePla AG is a global provider of specialized systems for the production and refinement of advanced materials. The company operates through two core divisions: Industrial Systems and Semiconductor Systems. ...
How the Company Makes Money
PVA TePla makes money mainly by selling specialized capital equipment and associated services for high-temperature, high-vacuum, and crystal-growth applications. Its core revenue streams include: (1) equipment sales—one-time revenues from designin...
PVA TePla Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 12, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presents a mixed picture. While there are strong order intakes and positive developments in R&D and market expansions, the company faces challenges with revenue declines, reduced guidance, and impacts on profit margins and cash position. The sentiment reflects both cautious optimism for future growth and current operational challenges.Positive Updates
Strong Order Intake
Order intake reached almost EUR 33 million in Q3, the strongest quarter since Q3 2023, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.3. Year-to-date order intake is EUR 177 million, indicating growth potential.
Negative Updates
Revenue Decline
Q3 revenue was EUR 55.8 million, 11% below comparison periods, impacted by trade-related uncertainties and project delays.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Order Intake
Order intake reached almost EUR 33 million in Q3, the strongest quarter since Q3 2023, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.3. Year-to-date order intake is EUR 177 million, indicating growth potential.
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Company Guidance
In the earnings call for PVA TePla AG, the company provided guidance for the fiscal year 2025, revising its revenue forecast to between EUR 235 million and EUR 255 million due to external delays affecting order processing. The third quarter revenue came in at EUR 55.8 million, significantly lower than expected due to global trade uncertainties causing project delays. Despite these challenges, the order intake was robust, reaching EUR 33 million in Q3, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.3. The company highlighted strong contributions from its metrology sector, with EUR 72 million in revenue year-to-date, and materials solutions, generating EUR 104 million. Looking ahead to 2026, a gradual recovery is anticipated, driven by ongoing projects and emerging opportunities in metrology and silicon carbide systems. The company remains optimistic about its long-term growth potential, supported by R&D initiatives and strategic investments in sales and infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency and market expansion.PVA TePla Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
55
Neutral
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
38
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 245.19M | 244.26M | 270.12M | 263.45M | 205.22M | 155.74M |
| Gross Profit | 73.26M | 77.85M | 88.04M | 77.51M | 59.06M | 46.76M |
| EBITDA | 15.64M | 24.11M | 47.22M | 41.73M | 28.95M | 22.70M |
| Net Income | -1.40M | 7.63M | 27.07M | 24.42M | 17.66M | 12.15M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 310.23M | 284.49M | 299.46M | 305.36M | 290.33M | 240.25M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 6.33M | 17.87M | 31.37M | 20.13M | 27.23M | 57.73M |
| Total Debt | 44.66M | 48.36M | 22.39M | 17.79M | 8.91M | 2.20M |
| Total Liabilities | 169.32M | 141.65M | 149.20M | 177.94M | 186.24M | 157.46M |
| Stockholders Equity | 140.91M | 142.84M | 150.25M | 127.42M | 104.10M | 82.79M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -17.57M | -15.83M | 22.03M | -9.27M | -20.76M | 55.43M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 7.96M | 9.71M | 46.18M | 2.00M | -14.07M | 58.85M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -20.33M | -30.08M | -23.33M | -10.84M | -21.28M | -33.98M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 2.92M | 8.01M | -6.00M | 7.30M | -1.30M | -1.51M |
PVA TePla Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
59 Neutral | €1.61B | 23.69 | 12.29% | 4.66% | 0.35% | 116.73% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
51 Neutral | €317.23M | -12.50 | -34.65% | ― | -27.00% | -5153.47% | |
48 Neutral | €639.01M | -435.01 | -0.99% | ― | -3.63% | -106.89% | |
48 Neutral | €137.34M | -66.80 | -1.09% | ― | -8.60% | -107.57% | |
46 Neutral | €74.20M | -6.25 | 19.12% | ― | -6.77% | -47.94% |
* General Sector Average
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30.06
4.32
16.78%
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