Comet Holding (COTN) Stock Overview
Provides X-ray and radio frequency (RF) power technology solutions in Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Comet Holding AG Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | CHF 330.60 |
| 52 Week High | CHF 352.20 |
| 52 Week Low | CHF 167.00 |
| Beta | 1.78 |
| 1 Month Change | 5.09% |
| 3 Month Change | 8.82% |
| 1 Year Change | 42.75% |
| 3 Year Change | 40.56% |
| 5 Year Change | 43.43% |
| Change since IPO | 2,535.22% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Apr 28
COTN: Lower Dividend Payout And Richer P/E Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Comet Holding from CHF 172.00 to approximately CHF 233.47, citing updated assumptions related to revenue growth, profitability and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Annual general meeting approved a dividend of CHF 0.50 per share, with payment scheduled for April 20, 2026 (AGM resolution).
Narrative Update • Apr 14
COTN: Revenue Outlook And Dividend Shift Will Shape Balanced Return Expectations
Analysts have nudged their price target for Comet Holding higher from CHF 287.56 to CHF 303.50, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth at 17.09%, a profit margin of 16.31% and a future P/E of 20.76x. What's in the News Comet Holding issued earnings guidance for 2026, stating confidence that net sales in 2026 will significantly exceed 2025 (Key Developments).Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 28
COTN: Lower Dividend Payout And Richer P/E Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Comet Holding from CHF 172.00 to approximately CHF 233.47, citing updated assumptions related to revenue growth, profitability and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Annual general meeting approved a dividend of CHF 0.50 per share, with payment scheduled for April 20, 2026 (AGM resolution).Narrative Update • Apr 14
COTN: Revenue Outlook And Dividend Shift Will Shape Balanced Return Expectations
Analysts have nudged their price target for Comet Holding higher from CHF 287.56 to CHF 303.50, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth at 17.09%, a profit margin of 16.31% and a future P/E of 20.76x. What's in the News Comet Holding issued earnings guidance for 2026, stating confidence that net sales in 2026 will significantly exceed 2025 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Mar 31
COTN: Stronger 2026 Sales Guidance Will Support Ongoing Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained Comet Holding's fair value estimate at CHF 370.00, with only minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. These changes together leave their overall CHF price target unchanged.Narrative Update • Mar 17
COTN: Higher 2026 Sales Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts are maintaining their price target for Comet Holding at CHF 370.00. Slightly adjusted assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E are helping to refine, rather than rethink, their valuation view.Narrative Update • Mar 02
COTN: Adjusted Profitability And P/E Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Return Outlook
Analysts have increased their price target for Comet Holding to CHF 287.56 from CHF 241.88, citing revised assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Increased from CHF 241.88 to CHF 287.56, reflecting a higher assessed valuation level for Comet Holding.Narrative Update • Feb 16
COTN: Higher Fair Value And P/E Multiple Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target for Comet Holding from CHF 310 to CHF 370, citing updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the main drivers of this change. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated from CHF 310 to CHF 370, reflecting a higher assessed valuation level for Comet Holding.Narrative Update • Feb 02
COTN: Lower Revenue Assumptions And Compressed P/E Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have lowered their price target for Comet Holding from $196.00 to $172.00, citing updated assumptions that include revenue growth of 10.12%, a profit margin of 19.55%, a future P/E of 11.13 and a slightly adjusted discount rate of 5.24%. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The price target has been adjusted from CHF 196.00 to CHF 172.00 to reflect the updated set of assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 19
COTN: Higher Fair Value And P/E Multiple Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target for Comet Holding from €285.00 to €310.00, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples as key drivers of the revised view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: raised from €285.00 to €310.00, a moderate upward revision in the estimated share value.Analysis Article • Jan 17
Market Participants Recognise Comet Holding AG's (VTX:COTN) Earnings Pushing Shares 33% Higher
Despite an already strong run, Comet Holding AG ( VTX:COTN ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 33% in the...Narrative Update • Jan 05
COTN: Refined 2025 Guidance Will Shape Modest, Balanced Return Prospects
Analysts have raised their price target on Comet Holding modestly, from approximately $232.14 to $241.88, citing slightly stronger expected revenue growth and a higher forward P/E multiple that more than offset a minor downgrade to forecast profit margins. What's in the News Refined 2025 earnings guidance, with management not expecting a rebound in sales volumes until the end of 2025 (Key Developments) Net sales outlook narrowed to the lower end of the CHF 460 million to CHF 500 million range for 2025 (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: increased slightly from CHF 232.14 to CHF 241.88, reflecting a modest uplift in the intrinsic valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Dec 15
COTN: Stronger Revenue Outlook Will Support Shares Despite Delayed Volume Recovery
Analysts have raised their price target on Comet Holding to $285.00 from $285.00. This reflects a slightly higher assumed revenue growth rate that more than offsets a modest uptick in the discount rate and marginally lower projected profit margins and future valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Dec 01
COTN: Earnings Guidance Revisions And Raised Outlook Will Drive Near-Term Upside
Analysts have raised their price target for Comet Holding from $216.50 to $232.14, citing updated assessments of discount rates as well as modest adjustments to revenue growth and profit margin forecasts. What's in the News Comet Holding AG has refined its earnings guidance for 2025 and expects no rebound in sales volumes until the end of the year (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Sep 25
Why Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Could Be Worth Watching
Comet Holding AG ( VTX:COTN ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 23% in the...Narrative Update • Sep 18
Synertia And CA20 Will Expand Market Presence In The Semiconductor Industry
The decrease in Comet Holding’s consensus price target reflects a notable decline in net profit margin and a higher future P/E ratio, indicating lower profitability and more demanding valuation expectations; the fair value estimate is now CHF216.50. What's in the News Comet Holding AG lowered its FY25 earnings guidance, now expecting net sales between CHF 460 million and CHF 500 million.Narrative Update • Aug 21
Synertia And CA20 Will Expand Market Presence In The Semiconductor Industry
Despite a slight uptick in revenue growth forecasts, a notable reduction in future P/E expectations has driven the consensus analyst price target for Comet Holding down from CHF273.83 to CHF245.60. What's in the News Comet Holding AG lowered its earnings guidance for FY25, now expecting net sales between CHF 460 million and CHF 500 million.Analysis Article • Jul 18
Market Participants Recognise Comet Holding AG's (VTX:COTN) Earnings Pushing Shares 26% Higher
Despite an already strong run, Comet Holding AG ( VTX:COTN ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in the...Analysis Article • Jun 24
Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Apr 21
Should You Think About Buying Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Now?
Comet Holding AG ( VTX:COTN ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Shares Slammed 27% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
The Comet Holding AG ( VTX:COTN ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 27...Analysis Article • Apr 04
We Discuss Why Comet Holding AG's (VTX:COTN) CEO Compensation May Be Closely Reviewed
Key Insights Comet Holding will host its Annual General Meeting on 10th of April CEO Stephan Haferl's total...
New Narrative • Mar 09
Synertia And CA20 Will Expand Market Presence In The Semiconductor Industry
Expansion in Malaysia and strategic advancements aim to enhance manufacturing efficiency and operational resilience, potentially boosting profitability and reducing production costs.Analysis Article • Jan 10
Comet Holding AG's (VTX:COTN) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
When close to half the companies in the Electronic industry in Switzerland have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S") below...Analysis Article • Dec 11
What Is Comet Holding AG's (VTX:COTN) Share Price Doing?
While Comet Holding AG ( VTX:COTN ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from...Analysis Article • Nov 14
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Comet Holding's (VTX:COTN) Returns On Capital
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Jun 05
Why Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Could Be Worth Watching
Comet Holding AG ( VTX:COTN ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over...Analysis Article • May 23
The Returns On Capital At Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Don't Inspire Confidence
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'll want to see a proven...Analysis Article • Apr 22
These 4 Measures Indicate That Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Mar 20
Is Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Trading At A 43% Discount?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Comet Holding is CHF540 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Comet...Analysis Article • Feb 09
Why Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Could Be Worth Watching
While Comet Holding AG ( VTX:COTN ) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the SWX gainers with a...Analysis Article • Jan 13
The Return Trends At Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Look Promising
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? One common...Analysis Article • Dec 13
Comet Holding AG's (VTX:COTN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 45% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Comet Holding's estimated fair value is CHF355 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Comet Holding's...Analysis Article • Nov 16
Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Nov 03
What Is Comet Holding AG's (VTX:COTN) Share Price Doing?
Comet Holding AG ( VTX:COTN ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...Analysis Article • Sep 27
Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...Shareholder Returns
| COTN | CH Electronic | CH Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| 1Y | 42.7% | 4.1% | 6.3% |
Return vs Industry: COTN exceeded the Swiss Electronic industry which returned 4.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: COTN exceeded the Swiss Market which returned 5.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| COTN volatility | |
|---|---|
| COTN Average Weekly Movement | 8.1% |
| Electronic Industry Average Movement | 6.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CH Market | 8.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CH Market | 2.4% |
Stable Share Price: COTN's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the Swiss market.
Volatility Over Time: COTN's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of Swiss stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1,656 | Stephan Haferl | comet.tech |
Comet Holding AG, together with its subsidiaries, provides X-ray and radio frequency (RF) power technology solutions in Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. It operates through three divisions: Plasma Control Technologies, X-Ray Systems, and Industrial X-Ray Modules. The Plasma Control Technologies division develops, manufactures, and markets vacuum capacitors, RF generators, and RF impedance matching networks for the high-precision control of plasma processes required in the production of memory chips and flat panel displays.
Comet Holding AG Fundamentals Summary
| COTN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | CHF 2.57b |
| Earnings (TTM) | CHF 12.21m |
| Revenue (TTM) | CHF 457.04m |
210.4x
P/E Ratio5.6x
P/S RatioIs COTN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| COTN income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | CHF 457.04m |
| Cost of Revenue | CHF 283.37m |
| Gross Profit | CHF 173.68m |
| Other Expenses | CHF 161.47m |
| Earnings | CHF 12.21m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Jul 31, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.57 |
| Gross Margin | 38.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.67% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 19.4% |
How did COTN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.2%
Current Dividend Yield32%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/19 07:06 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/19 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Comet Holding AG is covered by 14 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Reto Amstalden | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Lucas Glemser | Berenberg |
| Tammy Qiu | Berenberg |