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IQE Stock Chart & Stats
39.10 p
-0.90 p(-2.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
39.10 p
-0.90 p(-2.25%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range4.66 p - 72.90 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.72M
Average Volume (3M)6.84M
Market Cap
£532.41M
Enterprise Value124.95 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£15.65M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£91.69M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.37
Next Earnings
Sep 15, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.04
Shares Outstanding1,331,032,800
10 Day Avg. Volume6,643,697
30 Day Avg. Volume6,841,931
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.28
Price to Book (P/B)0.54
Price to Sales (P/S)0.50
P/FCF Ratio-10.51
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£60.00Price Target Upside53.45% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£128.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Specialized Manufacturing CapabilitiesIQE’s core capability is MOCVD/epitaxy for III-V compound semiconductor epi-wafers, a specialized tech with high barriers to entry. This entrenched manufacturing know‑how supports long-term customer switching costs and positions IQE in high-value RF, photonics and sensing supply chains.
Customer Engineering-to-production ModelIQE’s business captures engineering, prototyping and qualification work that often converts to recurring production programs. This model builds long-term customer relationships, creates program stickiness and can steadily convert development engagements into predictable wafer volumes over months to years.
Improving Operating Cash GenerationReturn to positive operating cash flow in 2025 indicates operational recovery and better working‑capital or margin management. If sustained, positive operating cash flow is a durable prerequisite for funding capex and reducing reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Bears Say
Negative Gross Profit And Persistent LossesA negative gross margin in 2025 signals structural pressure on pricing, yields or cost base; ongoing operating and net losses mean the core business is not yet self-sustaining. Without durable margin recovery, profitability weakness will limit reinvestment and long‑term viability.
Rising Debt And Weakening EquityLeverage increasing while equity falls reduces balance-sheet flexibility, raising refinancing and covenant risks. Higher debt servicing needs can crowd out R&D/capex, constraining the company’s ability to invest in capacity or weather industry cyclicality over the next several quarters.
Negative Free Cash Flow And Inconsistent Cash GenerationPersistent negative free cash flow means the business still requires external capital to fund investments and operations. Inconsistent cash conversion elevates dilution or borrowing risk and limits the firm’s ability to deleverage or fund growth initiatives without fresh financing.
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IQE FAQ
What was IQE PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
IQE PLC lowest share price was 4.66 p and its highest was 72.90 p in the past 12 months.
What is IQE PLC’s market cap?
IQE PLC’s market cap is £532.41M.
When is IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 15, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were IQE PLC’s earnings last quarter?
IQE PLC released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported -0.011 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is IQE PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts IQE PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does IQE PLC pay dividends?
IQE PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is IQE PLC’s EPS estimate?
IQE PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does IQE PLC have?
IQE PLC has 1,331,032,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to IQE PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
IQE PLC reported an EPS of -0.011 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.016%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of IQE PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:IQE
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IQE plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£60.00 (53.45% Upside)
£60.00 (53.45% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £359.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-69.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
IQE PLC
IQE Plc is a holding company, which engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, and sale of compound semiconductor materials. It operates through the following segments: Wireless, Photonics, and CMOS++. The Wireless segment includes mobile smartphones, base station, mobile networks, Wi-Fi, smart metering, satellite navigation, and a plethora of other connected devices. The Photonics segment refers to devices that emit or detect light, such as advanced lasers and sensors. The CMOS++ segment combines the advanced properties of compound semiconductors with silicon. The company was founded on April 01, 1999 and is headquartered in Cardiff, the United Kingdom.
IQE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
60.00 p
▲(53.45% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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