Risk factor
High price volatility
Profitability factor
Greatly overvalued vs peers
About
LPKF Laser & Electronics AG, established in Garbsen, Germany, in 1976, specializes in the design and production of advanced laser-based systems for various technology sectors worldwide, spanning Germany, Europe, North America (including the United States), China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and other Asian regions. The company's operations are divided into four principal segments: Development, Electronics, Welding, and Solar. The Development division equips industrial research and development departments, alongside public entities such as universities, research institutes, and schools, with essential tools like circuit board plotters and ProtoLasers. Electronics delivers sophisticated production machinery for precision tasks, including the cutting of print stencils, rigid and flexible circuit boards, and ultra-thin glass, in addition to systems for etching plastic circuit carriers; it also supplies components fabricated through laser processes. The Welding segment provides specialized systems for the laser beam welding of plastic components. Meanwhile, the Solar segment focuses on developing and manufacturing laser scribers used for etching thin-film solar cells, as well as laser systems for the digital application of functional pastes and inks in production. LPKF's innovative products cater to a broad spectrum of industries, including electronics, automotive supply, solar energy, semiconductor manufacturing, medical technology, and academic research institutions.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA, overvalued on P/F
Target Price
The average target price of LPK.DE is 15.5 and suggests 6.75% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to