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U.S. Semiconductor Equipment Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies39
  • 7D5.5%
  • 3M33.0%
  • 1Y139.4%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Semiconductor Equipment industry is up 7.9%, with Lam Research up 12%. Meanwhile, Daqo New Energy actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 9.5% in the last week. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 139%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 18% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Semiconductor Equipment Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 21 Mar 2026US$966.7bUS$97.8bUS$20.8b44.5x46.5x9.9x
Mon, 16 Feb 2026US$963.2bUS$97.5bUS$20.7b42.1x46.6x9.9x
Wed, 14 Jan 2026US$866.5bUS$95.9bUS$19.0b45.5x45.5x9x
Fri, 12 Dec 2025US$736.3bUS$95.9bUS$19.0b39x38.7x7.7x
Sun, 09 Nov 2025US$669.9bUS$96.0bUS$18.9b37x35.4x7x
Tue, 07 Oct 2025US$607.8bUS$89.4bUS$16.3b35.1x37.2x6.8x
Thu, 04 Sep 2025US$444.6bUS$89.4bUS$16.3b25.7x27.2x5x
Sat, 02 Aug 2025US$461.4bUS$87.6bUS$15.5b26.8x29.7x5.3x
Mon, 30 Jun 2025US$467.5bUS$87.0bUS$15.5b28.1x30.2x5.4x
Wed, 28 May 2025US$397.3bUS$87.0bUS$15.5b23.3x25.6x4.6x
Fri, 25 Apr 2025US$355.0bUS$85.9bUS$14.6b26.5x24.3x4.1x
Sun, 23 Mar 2025US$395.0bUS$84.8bUS$14.2b30.3x27.8x4.7x
Tue, 18 Feb 2025US$439.0bUS$85.1bUS$14.5b35x30.2x5.2x
Thu, 16 Jan 2025US$432.0bUS$83.2bUS$14.6b35.3x29.6x5.2x
Sat, 14 Dec 2024US$421.0bUS$83.2bUS$14.6b28x28.8x5.1x
Mon, 11 Nov 2024US$448.3bUS$82.9bUS$14.9b30x30.2x5.4x
Wed, 09 Oct 2024US$483.8bUS$82.5bUS$15.6b26.4x31x5.9x
Fri, 06 Sep 2024US$457.2bUS$82.5bUS$15.6b25.3x29.3x5.5x
Sun, 04 Aug 2024US$445.1bUS$83.3bUS$14.0b25.6x31.9x5.3x
Tue, 02 Jul 2024US$572.1bUS$82.8bUS$13.8b32.7x41.6x6.9x
Thu, 30 May 2024US$543.1bUS$82.8bUS$13.8b27.4x39.5x6.6x
Sat, 27 Apr 2024US$498.5bUS$83.9bUS$14.1b35.1x35.5x5.9x
Mon, 25 Mar 2024US$515.3bUS$84.5bUS$14.2b35.5x36.3x6.1x
Wed, 21 Feb 2024US$476.1bUS$85.5bUS$14.7b32.6x32.4x5.6x
Fri, 19 Jan 2024US$427.5bUS$90.1bUS$15.9b25.1x26.9x4.7x
Sun, 17 Dec 2023US$431.2bUS$90.1bUS$15.9b25.7x27.1x4.8x
Tue, 14 Nov 2023US$378.2bUS$90.2bUS$15.5b23.7x24.3x4.2x
Thu, 12 Oct 2023US$377.6bUS$93.9bUS$17.0b24.8x22.3x4x
Sat, 09 Sep 2023US$391.8bUS$93.9bUS$17.0b25.2x23.1x4.2x
Mon, 07 Aug 2023US$400.2bUS$94.4bUS$17.3b20.4x23.1x4.2x
Wed, 05 Jul 2023US$406.2bUS$96.1bUS$20.1b19.8x20.2x4.2x
Fri, 02 Jun 2023US$385.0bUS$96.1bUS$20.1b17.7x19.1x4x
Sun, 30 Apr 2023US$328.4bUS$95.5bUS$20.6b15x15.9x3.4x
Tue, 28 Mar 2023US$338.9bUS$96.1bUS$21.2b16.2x16x3.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16x


Total Market Cap: US$338.9bTotal Earnings: US$21.2bTotal Revenue: US$96.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Semiconductor Equipment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 30x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Semiconductor Equipment industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 45.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 30.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 5.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 9.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Both revenue and earnings for companies in the Semiconductor Equipment industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • This means that sales and the cost of doing business have remained relatively consistent over this period and subsequently, so have profits.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Semiconductor Equipment compare with similar industries?

US Market-1.86%
Tech-1.70%
Semiconductors-1.94%
Semiconductor Equipment5.54%
Semiconductors-2.79%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
LRCX Lam ResearchUS$228.367.6%
+US$20.2b		201.1%PE45.9x
AMAT Applied MaterialsUS$357.064.5%
+US$12.3b		134.7%PE36.1x
KLAC KLAUS$1.50k5.6%
+US$10.5b		112.1%PE43.1x
NVMI NovaUS$465.308.6%
+US$1.2b		136.5%PE57x
ENTG EntegrisUS$114.665.9%
+US$969.1m		19.0%PE73.9x

Latest News

ALMU
US$13.27
Aeluma
7D
-10.4%
1Y
117.5%
SEDG
US$51.73
SolarEdge Technologies
7D
38.2%
1Y
203.8%
VECO
US$30.65
Veeco Instruments
7D
-1.0%
1Y
44.8%
ENTG
US$114.66
Entegris
7D
5.9%
1Y
19.0%

ENTG: Rising Earnings Conviction And Active Debate Will Support Shares Toward Fair Value

Entegris' updated fair value estimate has been trimmed by $1 to $155 as analysts balance higher price targets and slightly stronger long term margin and growth assumptions, against a modestly higher discount rate and a lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Entegris shows a mix of views, but there is a clear cluster of bullish analysts lifting price targets and turning more constructive on the stock.
LRCX
US$228.36
Lam Research
7D
7.6%
1Y
201.1%

LRCX: AI Memory Spending Upturn Will Support WFE Cycle Reacceleration

The analyst price target for Lam Research has been raised modestly to reflect a slightly higher fair value estimate of about $275, with analysts pointing to a robust wafer fab equipment spending outlook, stronger DRAM and NAND memory investment expectations, and inclusion on preferred idea lists as key supports for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Lam Research has been active, with a series of price target revisions and rating changes clustered around a stronger wafer fab equipment spending backdrop, improving expectations for DRAM and NAND investment, and inclusion on preferred idea lists.
AMAT
US$357.06
Applied Materials
7D
4.5%
1Y
134.7%
DQ
US$20.74
Daqo New Energy
7D
-10.3%
1Y
7.6%

DQ: Cost Control And Output Guidance Will Support Future Re Rating

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Daqo New Energy to $25 from $30, citing a mixed Q4 with a revenue miss, stronger EBITDA, and limited visibility on industry reform. This feeds into slightly lower fair value and growth assumptions alongside a reduced future P/E outlook.
KLAC
US$1,498.67
KLA
7D
5.6%
1Y
112.1%

KLAC: AI And DRAM Spending Cycles Will Support Stronger Long Term Outlook

The analyst price target for KLA has been revised higher, with the updated fair value estimate moving from about $1,297 to roughly $1,676 as analysts factor in stronger long term revenue growth, higher profit margin assumptions and KLA's more constructive Investor Day outlook, while views on the appropriate discount rate and future P/E multiple remain fairly similar. Analyst Commentary Recent research has centered on KLA's updated long term framework, higher 2030 financial targets and a reassessment of wafer fab equipment spending, with most firms adjusting price targets and rating views around those themes.
MKSI
US$227.13
MKS
7D
6.4%
1Y
157.6%

MKSI: Wafer Fab Upswing And Lower Interest Expense Will Support 2025 To 2027 Cycle

Analysts have raised their average price target for MKS to $320, up from prior levels around $260, citing stronger than expected Q4 results, healthier margins, improving semiconductor-related demand and lower interest expense following recent debt refinancing. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been raising their price targets on MKS in response to the recent Q4 beat, stronger guidance and margin profile, and the effects of debt refinancing on interest expense.
CAMT
US$165.95
Camtek
7D
11.4%
1Y
151.2%

CAMT: AI Packaging Demand And 2026 Cycle Risks Look Balanced

Our updated view lowers Camtek's fair value estimate from $173.83 to $168.83 per share, even as analysts raise price targets into the $175 to $190 range on expectations of stronger multi year sales and EPS assumptions, along with improved visibility into margins and demand. Analyst Commentary Street research on Camtek has turned more constructive on earnings power and end market visibility, even as some voices urge caution on how much of that outlook may already be reflected in the share price.
ASYS
US$10.94
Amtech Systems
7D
-15.7%
1Y
111.6%

ASYS: Revenue Guidance And Buyback Authorization Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have held their fair value estimate for Amtech Systems steady at $16.00 per share, with only minor tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate and assumed future P/E. This reflects updated modeling rather than a shift in overall conviction.
ACMR
US$43.55
ACM Research
7D
-6.1%
1Y
62.1%

ACMR: Backlog Visibility And New Customer Wins Will Support Future Returns

Analysts lifted their fair value estimate for ACM Research to $70.50 from $51.87, citing higher long-term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, as well as recent Street price target increases that reflect confidence in the company’s backlog and new customer contributions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ACM Research has centered on how the order book, customer mix, and margin outlook feed into valuation.
NVMI
US$465.30
Nova
7D
8.6%
1Y
136.5%

NVMI: Multi Year Metrology Demand Visibility Will Shape Future Free Cash Flow

NOVA’s analyst price target has moved higher into the low $450s, with firms citing in-line earnings, steady wafer fab equipment guidance and improving multi-year demand visibility as key reasons for the reset. Analyst Commentary Recent research reflects a cluster of higher price targets for Nova into the low US$450 range, with analysts largely focused on execution against wafer fab equipment trends and the durability of multi-year demand.
KLIC
US$63.89
Kulicke and Soffa Industries
7D
-0.7%
1Y
78.7%
AEHR
US$34.52
Aehr Test Systems
7D
-3.2%
1Y
287.9%
Q
US$107.59
Qnity Electronics
7D
-1.3%
1Y
n/a