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U.S. Semiconductor Equipment Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies38
  • 7D-7.7%
  • 3M16.7%
  • 1Y163.9%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Semiconductor Equipment industry has dropped 5.8%, driven by a pullback from Applied Materials of 8.6%. Meanwhile, Camtek actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 7.5% in the last week. In the past year, the industry has gained 165%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 22% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 21 Jul 2026US$1.3tUS$101.7bUS$22.6b62.7x58.1x12.9x
Thu, 18 Jun 2026US$1.5tUS$101.7bUS$22.6b74.9x66.5x14.8x
Sat, 16 May 2026US$1.2tUS$101.7bUS$22.5b61.7x52.9x11.7x
Mon, 13 Apr 2026US$1.1tUS$97.8bUS$20.8b51.5x52.8x11.2x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026US$903.6bUS$97.8bUS$20.8b42.5x43.5x9.2x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026US$843.3bUS$97.4bUS$19.8b38.3x42.6x8.7x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026US$754.3bUS$95.9bUS$19.0b39.8x39.6x7.9x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025US$677.7bUS$95.9bUS$19.0b35.7x35.6x7.1x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025US$660.7bUS$90.8bUS$16.8b34.7x39.3x7.3x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$559.2bUS$89.4bUS$16.3b30.6x34.2x6.3x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$457.3bUS$89.6bUS$16.3b27.4x28x5.1x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$492.7bUS$87.0bUS$15.5b30.3x31.9x5.7x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$444.9bUS$87.0bUS$15.5b26x28.7x5.1x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$420.1bUS$87.0bUS$15.5b23.3x27.1x4.8x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$359.1bUS$84.9bUS$14.2b24.6x25.3x4.2x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$380.3bUS$84.8bUS$14.2b28.5x26.8x4.5x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$455.7bUS$84.7bUS$15.2b36.7x29.9x5.4x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$422.8bUS$83.2bUS$14.6b32.2x29x5.1x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$440.0bUS$83.2bUS$14.6b28.8x30.2x5.3x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$431.3bUS$83.4bUS$15.9b23.6x27.1x5.2x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$494.5bUS$82.5bUS$15.6b25.5x31.7x6x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$505.7bUS$83.0bUS$15.8b24.8x32x6.1x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$542.2bUS$82.4bUS$13.6b29.7x39.8x6.6x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$576.1bUS$82.8bUS$13.8b27.2x41.9x7x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$516.7bUS$82.8bUS$13.8b28.3x37.5x6.2x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$497.9bUS$84.5bUS$14.2b34.7x35.1x5.9x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$496.2bUS$84.5bUS$14.2b34.4x35x5.9x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$474.5bUS$85.8bUS$14.5b31.5x32.6x5.5x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$402.1bUS$90.1bUS$15.9b25x25.3x4.5x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$385.7bUS$90.0bUS$15.9b24.8x24.2x4.3x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$359.0bUS$90.3bUS$15.6b21.9x23x4x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$367.7bUS$93.9bUS$16.9b24.8x21.7x3.9x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$400.4bUS$93.9bUS$17.0b26.7x23.6x4.3x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023US$396.0bUS$94.5bUS$19.6b20.8x20.2x4.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

20.2x


Total Market Cap: US$396.0bTotal Earnings: US$19.6bTotal Revenue: US$94.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Semiconductor Equipment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 34.4x202420252026
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 58.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 34.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 6.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 13.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Semiconductor Equipment industry have grown 4.8% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.5% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

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

US Market-1.36%
Tech-1.88%
Semiconductors-3.48%
Semiconductor Equipment-7.70%
Semiconductors-2.93%
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
CAMT CamtekUS$147.097.5%
+US$474.7m		56.0%PE140.9x
AEHR Aehr Test SystemsUS$77.3613.7%
+US$373.2m		370.3%PS50.3x
DQ Daqo New EnergyUS$12.295.7%
+US$44.7m		-41.6%PS1.5x
PLAB PhotronicsUS$28.941.3%
+US$22.4m		48.4%PE10.7x
CVV CVD EquipmentUS$7.335.8%
+US$2.8m		109.4%PS2.4x

Latest News

CAMT
US$147.09
Camtek
7D
7.5%
1Y
56.0%
LRCX
US$306.76
Lam Research
7D
-7.0%
1Y
201.5%
AMAT
US$525.70
Applied Materials
7D
-8.6%
1Y
172.9%
AEHR
US$77.36
Aehr Test Systems
7D
13.7%
1Y
370.3%
AMKR
US$62.56
Amkor Technology
7D
-5.3%
1Y
185.0%
TER
US$333.76
Teradyne
7D
-2.2%
1Y
252.0%
ONTO
US$278.54
Onto Innovation
7D
-8.4%
1Y
179.5%
KLAC
US$207.60
KLA
7D
-9.9%
1Y
132.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 16

KLAC: AI WFE Backlogs And Volatile P/E Will Shape Returns Through 2028

KLA's updated analyst price target framework reflects a higher fair value estimate of $232.43, supported by slightly stronger revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, as well as a modestly higher future P/E multiple in line with Street research pointing to AI driven demand and extended semiconductor equipment backlogs. Analyst Commentary Street research around KLA highlights a wide range of updated price targets, with most analysts fine tuning their models around AI related demand for wafer fab equipment, extended backlogs and sector wide capacity plans.
Q
US$134.58
Qnity Electronics
7D
-4.5%
1Y
n/a
MKSI
US$324.28
MKS
7D
-7.9%
1Y
213.8%
DQ
US$12.29
Daqo New Energy
7D
5.7%
1Y
-41.6%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

DQ: New Kunshan Expansion Will Support Future Re Rating Potential

Analysts have reduced their price target on Daqo New Energy by $3.50 to $35.50, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Daqo New Energy Daqo Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
PLAB
US$28.94
Photronics
7D
1.3%
1Y
48.4%
Seeking Alpha • Jul 08

Photronics: The Next Rally Depends On A Recovery In Chip Design Activity

Summary Photronics is rated a buy, with a conservative FY 2026 price target of $32, reflecting 16% upside after a sharp share price correction. PLAB's recent revenue decline and margin contraction stem from delayed IC design releases, memory supply constraints, and geopolitical uncertainty, but liquidity remains robust. Any recovery in tape-out activities or normalization of design releases could catalyze sentiment and drive share price recovery for PLAB. I see moderate risk, with industry macro trends and leading indicators from players like TSMC critical to monitoring near-term recovery potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
CVV
US$7.33
CVD Equipment
7D
5.8%
1Y
109.4%
Analysis Article • May 16

Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About CVD Equipment's (NASDAQ:CVV) Cash Burn Situation

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...