Advantest Corp. (JP:6857)
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6857 Stock Chart & Stats
¥27870.00
¥334.00(3.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥27870.00
¥334.00(3.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥7,343.00 - ¥32,400.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.19M
Average Volume (3M)13.33M
Market Cap
¥18.36T
Enterprise Value¥18.67T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥339.97B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥20.19B
Price to Earnings (P/E)53.5
Beta1.63
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
154.88Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)515.12
Shares Outstanding732,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume15,502,300
30 Day Avg. Volume13,331,246
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.29
Price to Book (P/B)18.62
Price to Sales (P/S)13.13
P/FCF Ratio49.02
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥33,875.00Price Target Upside21.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)691.57
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.47T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Strong Balance SheetMaterial debt reduction and a large equity base create durable financial flexibility. This lower leverage reduces default and refinancing risk across semiconductor cycles, enabling sustained investment in R&D, capacity or M&A without materially stressing cash flows during downturns.
Sharply Improved Revenue And ProfitabilityA meaningful rebound in top-line and net income demonstrates strong end-market demand and operational leverage in ATE products. Durable demand for test equipment from advanced logic/HPC nodes supports multi-quarter revenue potential and sustained earnings power if secular trends persist.
High Absolute Cash GenerationLarge operating and free cash flows provide persistent internal funding for capex, software and service development, and customer support. Consistent FCF at scale underpins long-term investment capacity and cushions the business through semiconductor capex cycles.
Bears Say
Cyclical End-market ExposureAdvantest’s revenues depend on semiconductor capital spending and device ramps. This structural cyclicality can produce multi-quarter swings in orders, revenue and cash conversion, making medium-term earnings and investment planning volatile despite strong underlying tech demand.
Margin Visibility ConcernsMargins can fluctuate with product mix, pricing and utilization of installed testers. Lack of detailed recent margin disclosure and historical contraction during downturns raises risk that profitability could compress if pricing or mix deteriorates when the cycle softens.
Cash Conversion And Asset-growth PressureFCF volatility and slight recent decline versus prior year reflect working-capital and investment timing sensitivity. Rapid asset growth could pressure returns on capital if end-market demand cools, reducing ROIC and limiting the durability of recent cash generation levels.
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6857 FAQ
What was Advantest Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Advantest Corp. lowest stock price was ¥7343.00 and its highest was ¥32400.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Advantest Corp.’s market cap?
Advantest Corp.’s market cap is ¥18.36T.
When is Advantest Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Advantest Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 55 days.
How were Advantest Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Advantest Corp. released its earnings results on Apr 27, 2026. The company reported ¥174.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥141.46 by ¥33.09.
Is Advantest Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Advantest Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Advantest Corp. pay dividends?
Advantest Corp. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥29 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.25%. See more information on Advantest Corp. dividends here
What is Advantest Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Advantest Corp.’s EPS estimate is 154.88.
How many shares outstanding does Advantest Corp. have?
Advantest Corp. has 732,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Advantest Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Advantest Corp. reported an EPS of ¥174.55 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥141.46. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.997%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Advantest Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6857
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Company Description
Advantest Corp.
Advantest Corporation manufactures and sells semiconductor and component test system products and mechatronics-related products. It operates through three segments: Semiconductor and Component Test System; Mechatronics System; and Services, Support and Others. The Semiconductor and Component Test System segment provides customers with test system products for the semiconductor industry and the electronic parts industry. This segment offers test systems for SoC semiconductor devices; and test systems for memory semiconductors devices. The Mechatronics System segment provides test handlers; mechatronic-applied products for handling semiconductor devices; and device interfaces, which serve as interfaces with the devices that are measured. This segment also engages in the operations related to nano-technology products. The Services, Support and Others segment provides customer solutions for the semiconductor and component test system and mechatronics system segments; and support services. This segment is also involved in the sale of consumables and used products; and equipment lease business and others. In addition, the company engages in the research and development activities measuring and testing technologies. Advantest Corporation serves fabless semiconductor companies, foundries, and test houses, as well as industrial, design, and manufacturing companies in Japan, rest of Asia, the United States, and Europe. Advantest Corporation has collaboration with STMicroelectronics on advanced automated test cell for IC Testing; and partnership with PDF Solutions Inc. for cloud-based software solutions. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
6857 Company Deck
6857 Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Advantest reported a strong financial performance in FY 2024 with record-high sales and profits, driven by robust demand for AI-related semiconductors. Despite some challenges including impairment losses and geopolitical uncertainties, the company maintains a positive outlook for FY 2025, expecting continued high demand and market presence.View all JP:6857 earnings summaries6857 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥33,875.00
▲(21.55% Upside)
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