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Advantest CorporationTSE:6857 Stock Report

Market Cap JP¥7.7t
Share Price
JP¥10.49k
My Fair Value
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AnalystConsensusTarget
JP¥11k
4.5% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y81.0%
7D2.6%
Portfolio Value
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Advantest Corporation

TSE:6857 Stock Report

Market Cap: JP¥7.7t

Advantest (6857) Stock Overview

Manufactures and sells semiconductors, component test system products, and mechatronics related products in Japan, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. More details

6857 fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation0/6
Future Growth3/6
Past Performance6/6
Financial Health5/6
Dividends0/6

Rewards

Earnings are forecast to grow 5.69% per year

Earnings grew by 195.6% over the past year

Risk Analysis

Volatile share price over the past 3 months compared to the JP market


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Consensus Narrative from 19 Analysts

AI And Advanced Node Adoption Will Drive Semiconductor Testing Expansion

Key Takeaways AI proliferation and semiconductor complexity are generating strong demand for Advantest's advanced testing solutions, supporting above-industry revenue and margin growth. Expansion into adjacent markets and disciplined cost management increase operational resilience, diversify revenues, and boost long-term profitability.
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JP¥10.98k
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4.5% undervalued intrinsic discount
3.89%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Consensus Narrative from 19 Analysts

Surging Capacity And Normalizing AI Demand Will Erode Profitability

Key Takeaways AI-driven order surges and rapid capacity expansion expose Advantest to risks of demand reversion, overcapacity, and margin pressure if market growth slows. Geopolitical tensions and increased competition threaten profitability, supply chain stability, and the company's historical advantages in traditional testing segments.
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JP¥6.21k
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68.9% overvalued intrinsic discount
-4.90%
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Consensus Narrative from 19 Analysts

Advanced AI And Chip Complexity Will Fuel Test System Evolution

Key Takeaways AI and next-generation semiconductor trends are driving stronger-than-expected demand, with Advantest's expansion and product positioning enabling outsized revenue and margin growth opportunities. Growing chip complexity and expanded service offerings enhance pricing power and recurring revenues, positioning the company for sustained industry leadership and long-term profit outperformance.
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JP¥15.75k
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33.4% undervalued intrinsic discount
22.73%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Advantest
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceJP¥10,485.00
52 Week HighJP¥12,040.00
52 Week LowJP¥4,703.00
Beta0.67
1 Month Change-6.76%
3 Month Change56.61%
1 Year Change81.03%
3 Year Change396.92%
5 Year Change647.59%
Change since IPO3,193.34%

Recent News & Updates

Solid Earnings Reflect Advantest's (TSE:6857) Strength As A Business

Aug 07
Solid Earnings Reflect Advantest's (TSE:6857) Strength As A Business

Advantest Corporation Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

Aug 01
Advantest Corporation Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

Do Advantest's (TSE:6857) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Jul 17
Do Advantest's (TSE:6857) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Recent updates

Solid Earnings Reflect Advantest's (TSE:6857) Strength As A Business

Aug 07
Solid Earnings Reflect Advantest's (TSE:6857) Strength As A Business

Advantest Corporation Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

Aug 01
Advantest Corporation Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

Do Advantest's (TSE:6857) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Jul 17
Do Advantest's (TSE:6857) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Does Advantest (TSE:6857) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jun 13
Does Advantest (TSE:6857) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Advantest Corporation's (TSE:6857) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 27% Share Price Bounce

May 28
Advantest Corporation's (TSE:6857) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 27% Share Price Bounce

Advantest Corporation Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models

Apr 29
Advantest Corporation Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models

Advantest Corporation's (TSE:6857) Stock Retreats 33% But Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors

Apr 09
Advantest Corporation's (TSE:6857) Stock Retreats 33% But Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Advantest (TSE:6857)

Apr 01
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Advantest (TSE:6857)

Advantest (TSE:6857) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Mar 13
Advantest (TSE:6857) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Advantest Corporation's (TSE:6857) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

Feb 23
Advantest Corporation's (TSE:6857) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

We Think Advantest's (TSE:6857) Robust Earnings Are Conservative

Feb 05
We Think Advantest's (TSE:6857) Robust Earnings Are Conservative

Advantest Corporation (TSE:6857) Just Beat Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Jan 31
Advantest Corporation (TSE:6857) Just Beat Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Advantest Corporation (TSE:6857)?

Jan 21
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Advantest Corporation (TSE:6857)?

Many Would Be Envious Of Advantest's (TSE:6857) Excellent Returns On Capital

Dec 21
Many Would Be Envious Of Advantest's (TSE:6857) Excellent Returns On Capital

Is Advantest (TSE:6857) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 30
Is Advantest (TSE:6857) Using Too Much Debt?
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AI-Driven Semiconductor Innovations Spark Growth And Elevate Earnings Potential

Strong demand for high-performance semiconductors and SoC testers is expected to drive sales growth and improve margins.

Earnings Beat: Advantest Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Nov 03
Earnings Beat: Advantest Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Advantest Corporation (TSE:6857) Looks Just Right With A 26% Price Jump

Oct 08
Advantest Corporation (TSE:6857) Looks Just Right With A 26% Price Jump

Is It Time To Consider Buying Advantest Corporation (TSE:6857)?

Oct 03
Is It Time To Consider Buying Advantest Corporation (TSE:6857)?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Advantest (TSE:6857) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Aug 19
These 4 Measures Indicate That Advantest (TSE:6857) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Shareholder Returns

6857JP SemiconductorJP Market
7D2.6%-2.5%2.4%
1Y81.0%-1.2%21.4%

Return vs Industry: 6857 exceeded the JP Semiconductor industry which returned -1.2% over the past year.

Return vs Market: 6857 exceeded the JP Market which returned 21.4% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is 6857's price volatile compared to industry and market?
6857 volatility
6857 Average Weekly Movement6.8%
Semiconductor Industry Average Movement5.4%
Market Average Movement3.5%
10% most volatile stocks in JP Market7.5%
10% least volatile stocks in JP Market1.8%

Stable Share Price: 6857's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the JP market.

Volatility Over Time: 6857's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of JP stocks.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19467,001Douglas Lefeverwww.advantest.com

Advantest Corporation manufactures and sells semiconductors, component test system products, and mechatronics related products in Japan, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company operates through three segments: Semiconductor and Component Test System; Mechatronics Related Business; and Services, Support and Others. The Semiconductor and Component Test System segment provides customers with test system products for the semiconductor industry and the electronic parts industry, as well as offers test systems for SoC semiconductor devices, and test systems for memory semiconductors devices.

Advantest Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do Advantest's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
6857 fundamental statistics
Market capJP¥7.67t
Earnings (TTM)JP¥227.48b
Revenue (TTM)JP¥904.76b
33.7x
P/E Ratio
8.5x
P/S Ratio

Is 6857 overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
6857 income statement (TTM)
RevenueJP¥904.76b
Cost of RevenueJP¥364.94b
Gross ProfitJP¥539.82b
Other ExpensesJP¥312.33b
EarningsJP¥227.48b

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)310.89
Gross Margin59.66%
Net Profit Margin25.14%
Debt/Equity Ratio13.0%

How did 6857 perform over the long term?

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Dividends

0.4%
Current Dividend Yield
13%
Payout Ratio

Does 6857 pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy 6857 by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Advantest dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateSep 29 2025
Dividend Pay DateDec 02 2025
Days until Ex dividend49 days
Days until Dividend pay date113 days

Does 6857 pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/08/09 16:23
End of Day Share Price 2025/08/08 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/03/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* 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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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Advantest Corporation is covered by 37 analysts. 20 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Steven LiuAletheia Analyst Network Limited
Warren LauAletheia Analyst Network Limited
Alex ChangBNP Paribas Exane