Will Vishay’s New Chip Fuses and Thermistor Portfolio Sharpen Its Competitive Edge in Circuit Protection (VSH)?

• In recent days, Vishay Intertechnology announced the launch of two thin film chip fuse series (S2F and S3F) and a new AEC-Q200-qualified 0402 glass-protected NTC thermistor, expanding its portfolio of circuit protection and precision temperature sensing components.
• These compact, high-reliability parts, spanning fast and very fast fusing options and high-precision thermistors for automotive and industrial uses, underline Vishay’s push to deepen its presence in critical electronic sub-systems.
• We’ll now examine how this expanded line-up of fast- and very fast-acting thin film chip fuses could influence Vishay’s broader investment narrative.

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Vishay Intertechnology Investment Narrative Recap

To own Vishay Intertechnology, you need to believe its heavy capacity build-out and broad component portfolio will eventually translate into sustained demand and better margins, despite recent losses and weak free cash flow. The new thin film fuses and 0402 thermistor strengthen Vishay’s presence in safety critical and automotive electronics, but they do not materially change the near term picture where cash burn and low profitability remain the key catalyst and risk to watch.

Among the recent launches, the AEC Q200 qualified 0402 NTC thermistor stands out because it targets automotive and industrial temperature sensing, areas closely tied to Vishay’s hopes around higher value design wins. Its tight tolerances and drop in compatibility could help deepen content in applications like EV battery packs and ADAS modules, which links directly to the company’s capacity expansion and its effort to improve product mix toward more specialized solutions.

Yet while these products expand Vishay’s reach into critical systems, investors should also be aware that ongoing negative free cash flow and rising capital intensity could...

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Vishay Intertechnology's narrative projects $3.5 billion revenue and $587.0 million earnings by 2028. This requires 6.6% yearly revenue growth and about a $675 million earnings increase from -$87.7 million today.

Uncover how Vishay Intertechnology's forecasts yield a $14.00 fair value, a 6% downside to its current price.

Exploring Other Perspectives

Three fair value estimates from the Simply Wall St Community span a wide range, from about US$6.88 to US$45.54 per share, underscoring how differently investors can view Vishay’s prospects. When you set these views against the current risk of stretched cash flows from large capacity investments, it becomes even more important to explore several alternative opinions before forming your own.

Explore 3 other fair value estimates on Vishay Intertechnology - why the stock might be worth over 3x more than the current price!

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