This company has been acquired
FARO Technologies Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Peter Lau
Chief executive officer
US$4.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 14.97% |
| CEO tenure | 2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 1.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 3.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
FARO Technologies: A Strategic Pivot That Fell Short
Summary AMETEK's $ 44 per share acquisition of FARO represents a 40% premium and exceeds my intrinsic value estimate of $ 38 per share, justifying shareholder approval. Despite a decade-long pivot to spatial data solutions and attractive end markets, FARO struggled with persistent losses, poor capital allocation, and weak returns. Peer analysis highlights FARO's chronic underperformance, with the company lagging in revenue growth, margins, and returns compared to industry benchmarks. The acquisition provides shareholders a clean exit at a premium, avoiding the risks of an uncertain turnaround and rewarding them above fundamental value. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaWe Think FARO Technologies (NASDAQ:FARO) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Refreshing Core Offerings And Forming Partnerships Will Open New Markets
FARO Technologies aims to drive revenue growth through refreshed solutions, new products, and strategic partnerships to expand market access and customer share.FARO Technologies: 3D Modeling Play Delivering On Margin Gains
Summary FARO Technologies, Inc. has improved margins in 2024, but still faces lackluster revenue trends and a dismal long-term track record. The company has restructured by focusing on the core business, innovation, and operational excellence, but sales remain flat around $350 million. Despite recent profitability improvements, shares are not cheap, trading at 20 times potential earnings, with significant work needed to achieve ambitious targets. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaFARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:FARO) Stock Rockets 26% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Despite an already strong run, FARO Technologies, Inc. ( NASDAQ:FARO ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26...FARO Technologies: A Strong Performer, But I'm Staying Cautious
Summary FARO's gross margin improved to 55.70%, surpassing the sector median, but total revenues dropped by 4.43% year-over-year. Strategic initiatives, including supply chain localization and product innovation like Quantum X ARM, have bolstered EBITDA growth and operational efficiency. FARO's cautious revenue outlook for Q4 2024 and ongoing demand challenges, especially in China, add to the investment risk. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaWe Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At FARO Technologies (NASDAQ:FARO)
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...FARO Technologies (NASDAQ:FARO) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Improved Revenues Required Before FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:FARO) Stock's 47% Jump Looks Justified
Despite an already strong run, FARO Technologies, Inc. ( NASDAQ:FARO ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 47...At US$17.42, Is FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:FARO) Worth Looking At Closely?
FARO Technologies, Inc. ( NASDAQ:FARO ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of...Health Check: How Prudently Does FARO Technologies (NASDAQ:FARO) Use Debt?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Lacklustre Performance Is Driving FARO Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FARO) Low P/S
FARO Technologies, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:FARO ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.1x might make it look like a buy right...Is FARO Technologies (NASDAQ:FARO) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$893k |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$4m | US$600k | -US$9m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$6m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$15m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$43m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$6m | US$254k | -US$57m |
Compensation vs Market: Peter's total compensation ($USD4.01M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD3.91M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Peter's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Peter Lau (45 yo)
Mr. Peter James Lau serves as Chief Executive Officer, President & Director at FARO Technologies, Inc. since July 24, 2023. He serves as Chief Executive Officer at Catalyst Nutraceuticals, LLC since 2023 a...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 2yrs | US$4.01m | 0.098% $ 832.1k | |
| Senior VP & CFO | 1.5yrs | US$1.68m | 0.0030% $ 25.2k | |
| Senior Vice President of Global Sales | less than a year | US$675.96k | no data | |
| Chief Operating Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP of Engineering & CTO | 2.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & General Counsel | 1.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 1.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| VP & Chief Transformation Officer | 2.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Building Insights | 1.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Digital Officer | 1.4yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: FARO's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.5 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 2yrs | US$4.01m | 0.098% $ 832.1k | |
| Independent Director | 3.8yrs | US$255.00k | 0.56% $ 4.8m | |
| Independent Director | 4.3yrs | US$235.00k | 0.15% $ 1.2m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 7.6yrs | US$670.98k | 0.74% $ 6.3m | |
| Independent Director | 17.5yrs | US$255.00k | 0.28% $ 2.4m | |
| Independent Director | 3.8yrs | US$245.00k | 0.095% $ 809.1k | |
| Independent Director | 3yrs | US$235.00k | 0.060% $ 507.8k |
Experienced Board: FARO's board of directors are considered experienced (3.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/07/21 23:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/07/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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.
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Analyst Sources
FARO Technologies, Inc. is covered by 10 analysts. 2 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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| Robert Mason | Baird |
| Andrew DeGasperi | Berenberg |
| Robert Burleson | Canaccord Genuity |