Update shared on 16 Nov 2025
Fair value Increased 13%Analysts have raised their price target for Advantest from ¥14,609 to ¥16,436, citing ongoing confidence in the company's valuation even though projections for revenue growth and profit margins are slightly softer.
What's in the News
- Advantest revised its full-year consolidated earnings forecast upward for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing surging demand from AI-related semiconductor growth. (Corporate Guidance: Raised)
- The Board of Directors authorized a major share repurchase plan for up to 18 million shares, enhancing shareholder returns and capital efficiency. (Buyback Transaction Announcements)
- Advantest announced the new MTe power test platform, addressing the rapid growth in power semiconductors for automotive, industrial, renewable energy, and telecom applications. (Product-Related Announcements)
- Advantest is advancing AI-driven semiconductor testing by integrating NVIDIA's machine learning with its cloud solutions, aiming to deliver more efficient, adaptive, and predictive test processes for next-generation chips. (Product-Related Announcements)
- The company introduced power optimization solutions and system-level test advancements, including the APOS software and the 7038 Single Test Rack (STR) system, supporting energy-efficient, scalable production for increasingly complex devices. (Product-Related Announcements)
Valuation Changes
- Consensus Analyst Price Target has increased from ¥14,609 to ¥16,436, reflecting a higher fair value assessment.
- Discount Rate has risen slightly, from 8.51% to 8.85%.
- Revenue Growth expectations have eased somewhat, moving from 7.35% to 7.05%.
- Net Profit Margin is projected to decrease marginally from 31.36% to 30.91%.
- Future P/E ratio has increased from 34.08x to 39.60x, indicating a higher valuation multiple.
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