Siltronic (WAF) Stock Overview
Develops, produces, markets, and sells hyperpure silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry in Germany, Rest of Europe, the United States, Taiwan, Mainland China, South Korea, Rest of Asia, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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€138.26
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39.6% undervalued intrinsic discount10
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Siltronic AG Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | €83.55 |
| 52 Week High | €108.80 |
| 52 Week Low | €31.70 |
| Beta | 1.54 |
| 1 Month Change | -2.62% |
| 3 Month Change | -6.12% |
| 1 Year Change | 127.04% |
| 3 Year Change | 11.62% |
| 5 Year Change | -39.63% |
| Change since IPO | 152.04% |
Recent News & Updates
New Narrative • Aug 17
Siltronic AG: 2-minute Drill - The Loss-Making AI Supplier at an Earnings Inflection
The market sees a loss-making wafer maker. I see a semiconductor oligopoly where volumes are recovering just as depreciation is about to peak.
Narrative Update • Aug 05
WAF: Tightening Wafer Supply And Cycle Turn Will Support A Firmer Earnings Floor
The analyst fair value estimate for Siltronic has been raised from €105 to €114. This reflects recent research that highlights a tightening silicon wafer supply and an improving wafer cycle as key supports for the higher price target.
Narrative Update • Jul 22
WAF: Higher Required Returns Will Likely Expose An Uneven AI-Led Recovery Path
Siltronic's updated fair value estimate moves from €39.00 to about €37.33 as analysts lift medium term margin and growth assumptions, while also factoring in a slightly higher discount rate and a lower future P/E. This is broadly in line with recent Street price target revisions clustered around €100 to €108.Recent updates
New Narrative • Aug 17
Siltronic AG: 2-minute Drill - The Loss-Making AI Supplier at an Earnings Inflection
The market sees a loss-making wafer maker. I see a semiconductor oligopoly where volumes are recovering just as depreciation is about to peak.Narrative Update • Aug 05
WAF: Tightening Wafer Supply And Cycle Turn Will Support A Firmer Earnings Floor
The analyst fair value estimate for Siltronic has been raised from €105 to €114. This reflects recent research that highlights a tightening silicon wafer supply and an improving wafer cycle as key supports for the higher price target.Narrative Update • Jul 22
WAF: Higher Required Returns Will Likely Expose An Uneven AI-Led Recovery Path
Siltronic's updated fair value estimate moves from €39.00 to about €37.33 as analysts lift medium term margin and growth assumptions, while also factoring in a slightly higher discount rate and a lower future P/E. This is broadly in line with recent Street price target revisions clustered around €100 to €108.
Narrative Update • Jul 08
WAF: AI Wafer Demand And Index Shift Will Test 2026 Profit Weakness
Siltronic's updated analyst price target has moved from €69.90 to €74.00, with analysts pointing to stronger assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, supported by recent research highlighting AI driven demand for 300mm wafers and a mixed but constructive reset of Street targets between €100 and €105. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Siltronic reflects a wide range of views, with price targets clustered around the €100 to €105 range and differing opinions on how quickly the company can translate AI related wafer demand into a smoother recovery.Narrative Update • Jun 24
WAF: Higher Revenue And Margin Assumptions Will Support A Firmer Earnings Floor
Analysts have lifted their average price target for Siltronic to €105, supported by updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly improved profit margin, and a broadly similar future P/E outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Siltronic reflects a cluster of higher price targets around €105, providing a clearer view of how bullish analysts are framing the stock's risk reward profile.Analysis Article • Jun 18
Siltronic (XTRA:WAF) Stock Could Be 32% Overvalued After €273 Million Equity Raise
Siltronic (XTRA:WAF) has completed a follow on equity offering, raising €273 million through the sale of 3,000,000 ordinary registered shares at €91 each in a subsequent direct listing, a financing move that may change investor exposure. See our latest analysis for Siltronic. Siltronic’s latest share price of €92.50 comes after a 7 day share price return of 8.19% and a 90 day share price return of 66.07%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 147.59% contrasts with a 5 year total shareholder...Narrative Update • Jun 09
WAF: Higher P/E Assumptions And Stronger Margins Will Support A Firmer Earnings Floor
Analysts have lifted Siltronic's implied fair value from €70.00 to €105.00 after a series of recent price target increases from major brokers. These revisions are backed by updated assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • May 26
WAF: Raised Multiple Will Be Tested By Weaker 2026 Profit Outlook
Siltronic's analyst fair value estimate has moved from €67.90 to €69.90, as analysts factor in updated expectations that include higher published price targets from several banks, along with more cautious assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Siltronic has been mixed, with several banks raising price targets while at least one turned more cautious on the stock.Narrative Update • May 09
WAF: Raised Multiple Will Be Tested By Weak 2026 Earnings Outlook
Siltronic's updated fair value estimate moves from €57.60 to €67.90. Analysts point to higher assumed revenue growth, profit margins and Street price target hikes from several banks as key drivers behind the change.Narrative Update • Apr 24
WAF: Raised Multiple Will Face Pressure From 2026 Earnings Guidance
Siltronic's analyst price target has moved higher, with an updated fair value estimate of €57.60 compared with €52.60 previously. This change reflects analysts' revised assumptions regarding growth, profitability and P/E multiples following recent target increases from the Street.Narrative Update • Apr 10
WAF: Refined Discount Rate And Margins Will Support A Firmer Earnings Floor
Analysts raised their price target on Siltronic by €17, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the main drivers of the revised view. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive stance on Siltronic, with the latest €17 price target adjustment framed around refreshed views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 27
WAF: Higher 2026 Guidance Clarity Will Support A Firmer Earnings Floor
Analysts have raised their price target on Siltronic by €17. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly lower discount rate.Narrative Update • Mar 11
WAF: Fair Value View Will Balance Raised Multiple And Earnings Headwinds
Analysts have increased their price target on Siltronic by €17, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, long-term margins, and P/E multiples that refine their fair value view without materially changing it. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the €17 uplift in the price target as a refinement of their existing valuation work, suggesting their core thesis on Siltronic’s earnings power and cash generation remains broadly intact.Narrative Update • Feb 25
WAF: Fair Value Update Will Balance Wafer Weakness And Margin Resilience
Analysts now see fair value for Siltronic at €52.60, down from €54.61. They also highlight updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that reflect the latest Street research, including the recent €17 price target change at Berenberg.Narrative Update • Feb 08
WAF: Higher Required Returns Will Likely Pressure An Already Stretched Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Siltronic from €35.35 to €39.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that contribute to a higher fair value estimate despite a slightly higher discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: updated from €35.35 to €39.00, which supports a modestly higher valuation anchor.Narrative Update • Jan 25
WAF: Potential 2026 Volume Recovery Will Signal A More Constructive Earnings Floor
Narrative update on Siltronic The blended analyst view on Siltronic now centers on a price target of €70, with recent target moves between €57 and €70 reflecting updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions as analysts weigh gradual volume recovery over the coming years. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Siltronic gives you a clearer picture of how expectations are being fine tuned rather than radically reset.Narrative Update • Jan 10
WAF: Potential 2026 Volume Recovery Will Support A More Constructive Earnings Outlook
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Siltronic to about €70 from roughly €63. This reflects recent Street price target revisions in a range of about €57 to €70 and updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Dec 23
WAF: Customer Inventory Drawdown Will Support Wafer Demand Recovery Into 2026
Analysts have nudged their average price target for Siltronic higher, reflecting increased confidence that wafer demand is stabilizing after what they view as a potential earnings trough and that gradually recovering volumes into 2026 can support fair value around the mid EUR 50s. Analyst Commentary Recent target changes and rating shifts highlight a more constructive stance on Siltronic, even as views on the pace of recovery remain mixed.Narrative Update • Dec 09
WAF: Customer Inventory Drawdown Will Drive Wafer Volume Recovery Into 2026
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Siltronic slightly higher, reflecting a modest uptick in long term growth expectations as recent research points to recovering wafer volumes into 2026 and reduced downside risks at current EUR share levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a cautiously constructive stance on Siltronic, with multiple target price revisions signaling improving confidence in execution and end market recovery, even as some valuation and cycle timing concerns persist.Narrative Update • Nov 25
WAF: Customer Inventory Drawdown Will Support Demand Recovery Through 2026
Siltronic's analyst price target has increased slightly, rising from €54.06 to €54.61. Analysts have highlighted improved sentiment following recent upward revisions by major research firms, despite ongoing cautiousness around profit margins.Narrative Update • Nov 10
WAF: Recovery Hopes Will Strengthen As Customer Inventory Drawdown Drives Demand
Siltronic's analyst price target has increased from €49.76 to €54.06, as analysts cite improved recovery prospects and a strengthened financial outlook. This outlook is supported by higher projected revenue growth and profit margins.Narrative Update • Oct 27
Improved Inventory Trends And New Partnerships Will Support Revenue Recovery
Siltronic’s analyst price target has risen significantly from €48.19 to €49.76, as analysts cite improved inventory trends and reduced downside risk in their updated outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst actions reflect shifting sentiment toward Siltronic, as updated views incorporate changing inventory dynamics and shifting expectations for growth.Narrative Update • Oct 13
FabNext Facility And AI Demand Will Fuel Semiconductor Resurgence
Analysts have adjusted Siltronic's price target upward from €45.89 to €48.19, citing improved revenue growth forecasts despite concerns about continued headwinds across the semiconductor sector. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst assessments of Siltronic reflect a nuanced view of the company’s outlook as it navigates a period of industry volatility.
New Narrative • Feb 09
Semiconductor Demand Rebound Post-2024 Will Benefit Singapore Fab Output
Flexible production capacity and reduced equipment lead times help optimize investments, potentially improving net margins as market demand adjusts.Analysis Article • Dec 07
The Returns On Capital At Siltronic (ETR:WAF) Don't Inspire Confidence
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Nov 19
Siltronic AG's (ETR:WAF) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
It's not a stretch to say that Siltronic AG's ( ETR:WAF ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.8x right now seems...Analysis Article • Oct 31
Siltronic's (ETR:WAF) Shareholders Have More To Worry About Than Only Soft Earnings
A lackluster earnings announcement from Siltronic AG ( ETR:WAF ) last week didn't sink the stock price. We think that...Analysis Article • Oct 21
Siltronic (ETR:WAF) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Sep 04
What Is Siltronic AG's (ETR:WAF) Share Price Doing?
While Siltronic AG ( ETR:WAF ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Aug 14
The Returns On Capital At Siltronic (ETR:WAF) Don't Inspire Confidence
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Jul 19
Siltronic AG's (ETR:WAF) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement
Siltronic AG's ( ETR:WAF ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.2x might make it look like a buy right now compared...Analysis Article • Jun 05
Does Siltronic (ETR:WAF) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • May 21
Is Siltronic AG (ETR:WAF) Potentially Undervalued?
Siltronic AG ( ETR:WAF ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent...Shareholder Returns
| WAF | DE Semiconductor | DE Market | |
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| 7D | 5.8% | -8.0% | -0.9% |
| 1Y | 127.0% | 61.1% | 2.2% |
Return vs Industry: WAF exceeded the German Semiconductor industry which returned 75.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: WAF exceeded the German Market which returned 3.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| WAF volatility | |
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| WAF Average Weekly Movement | 11.1% |
| Semiconductor Industry Average Movement | 9.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in DE Market | 12.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in DE Market | 2.7% |
Stable Share Price: WAF's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the German market.
Volatility Over Time: WAF's weekly volatility (11%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of German stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 4,210 | Michael Heckmeier | www.siltronic.com |
Siltronic AG, together with its subsidiaries, develops, produces, markets, and sells hyperpure silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry in Germany, Rest of Europe, the United States, Taiwan, Mainland China, South Korea, Rest of Asia, and internationally. The company offers polished and epitaxial wafers. It also provides Ultimate Silicon for use in CMOS technologies, such as DRAM and NAND components and memory chips; Float zone/FZ wafer based on float zone method; and HIREF wafers for discrete applications.
Siltronic AG Fundamentals Summary
| WAF fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | €2.51b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -€192.80m |
| Revenue (TTM) | €1.30b |
1.9x
P/S Ratio-13.0x
P/E RatioIs WAF overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| WAF income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | €1.30b |
| Cost of Revenue | €1.34b |
| Gross Profit | -€44.30m |
| Other Expenses | €148.50m |
| Earnings | -€192.80m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Nov 04, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -6.43 |
| Gross Margin | -3.41% |
| Net Profit Margin | -14.83% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 60.3% |
How did WAF perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/18 09:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| 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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Analyst Sources
Siltronic AG is covered by 24 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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| Bruno Bulic | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Guenther Hollfelder | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Gustav Froberg | Berenberg |