How does Amtech's valuation metrics (P/E, EV/EBITDA, price‑to‑sales) compare to peers like Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA? | ASYS (Aug 06, 2025) | Candlesense
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How does Amtech's valuation metrics (P/E, EV/EBITDA, price‑to‑sales) compare to peers like Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA?

Answer

The press release you shared only announces that Amtech Systems (NASDAQ: ASYS) will report its fiscal Q3 2025 results on August 6 2025. It does not contain any valuation multiples—such as the price‑to‑earnings (P/E) ratio, enterprise‑value‑to‑EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) multiple, or price‑to‑sales (P/S) ratio—for Amtech or for its peers (Applied Materials, Lam Research, KLA).

Because those figures aren’t in the news release, I can’t provide a direct, data‑driven comparison here. However, I can outline the steps you can take to obtain the relevant metrics and how to interpret them when you do a peer‑comparison.

How to Gather the Valuation Metrics

Metric What It Shows How to Calculate (or where to find it)
P/E (Price‑to‑Earnings) Market price relative to earnings per share. A lower P/E can indicate the market values the stock cheaper relative to its earnings. P/E = Current Share Price Ă· (Trailing 12‑Month EPS)
 Data sources: Bloomberg, Reuters, Yahoo Finance, Nasdaq.com, or your brokerage’s research screeners.
EV/EBITDA (Enterprise Value Ă· EBITDA) Enterprise value (market cap + debt – cash) relative to operating cash generation. Useful for comparing firms with different capital structures. EV/EBITDA = (Market Cap + Total Debt – Cash) Ă· EBITDA (TTM or FY).
 Data sources: FactSet, S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg, or free sites such as MarketWatch and Macrotrends.
P/S (Price‑to‑Sales) Market price relative to revenue per share. Helpful for companies with little or negative earnings. P/S = Current Share Price Ă· (Revenue per Share).
 Data sources: Same as above.

Typical data‑collection workflow

  1. Identify the “Trailing Twelve‑Month” (TTM) or most recent fiscal‑year figures for each company (revenue, EBITDA, net income, EPS).
  2. Pull the latest market price (or the closing price on the day you’re doing the analysis).
  3. Gather balance‑sheet items (total debt, cash, market‑cap) to compute EV.
  4. Enter the numbers into a spreadsheet or a valuation‑screening tool to generate the three multiples for each firm.

Interpreting the Peer Comparison

Situation Interpretation
Amtech’s P/E is lower than Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA The market may view Amtech as a cheaper earnings play—potentially because of slower growth expectations, higher risk, or a more cyclical exposure.
Amtech’s EV/EBITDA is higher than peers Investors are paying more for Amtech’s operating cash flow, which could suggest optimism about future margin expansion, or it could reflect a higher leverage (more debt) that inflates EV.
Amtech’s P/S is below peers The stock is priced lower relative to its sales, which can be attractive if Amtech can grow revenue at a comparable or faster rate than the peers.
All three multiples line up closely with peers The market is valuing Amtech similarly to the broader semiconductor equipment sector, indicating comparable growth, profitability, and risk profiles.
Amtech’s multiples are significantly above peers The market may be pricing in strong growth expectations, superior technology positioning, or a recent “buy‑the‑dip” sentiment. Conversely, it could also signal overvaluation if fundamentals don’t support the premium.

Quick Ways to Get a Current Snapshot (if you need an immediate answer)

  • Yahoo Finance: Search for “ASYS”, “ALNY” (Applied Materials), “LRN” (Lam Research), “KLAC” (KLA). The “Statistics” tab lists P/E, P/S, and sometimes EV/EBITDA.
  • NASDAQ.com: Similar to Yahoo, provides P/E and P/S; EV/EBITDA may need a manual EV calculation.
  • Google Finance: Type the ticker and view “Key stats”.
  • Financial data platforms (Bloomberg, FactSet, S&P Capital IQ): Offer all three multiples and allow you to export a peer‑comparison table instantly.

Example (illustrative only – do not treat as actual data)

Company P/E (TTM) EV/EBITDA (FY) P/S (TTM)
Amtech Systems (ASYS) 12.5x 8.3x 1.4x
Applied Materials (ALNY) 18.2x 12.1x 2.0x
Lam Research (LRN) 21.0x 15.5x 2.3x
KLA (KLAC) 24.5x 17.8x 2.7x

If the numbers above were real, Amtech would be the most “cheap” of the four on a earnings and sales basis, while still commanding a modest EV/EBITDA multiple relative to its peers.

What to Do Next

  1. Pull the latest market data for ASYS, ALNY, LRN, and KLAC on the day you need the comparison.
  2. Calculate or retrieve the three multiples using the methods above.
  3. Place the results in a side‑by‑side table (as shown in the illustrative example) and add a brief commentary on which company looks most attractively priced and why.
  4. Consider growth expectations (e.g., projected capex, R&D pipelines, end‑market demand) to contextualize the multiples—valuation alone doesn’t capture future potential.

Bottom line

  • The current press release does not provide the P/E, EV/EBITDA, or price‑to‑sales figures for Amtech or its peers.
  • To answer your question accurately, you’ll need to retrieve those metrics from a market data source (e.g., Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, or a brokerage research platform) and then compare them directly.
  • Once you have the numbers, you can interpret the relative valuation using the guidelines above, highlighting where Amtech stands as a “discounted” or “premium” player relative to Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA.

If you obtain the specific multiples and would like help interpreting them, feel free to share the numbers and I can provide a more detailed comparative analysis.

Other Questions About This News

How did the performance of Amtech's core semiconductor equipment and consumables segments contribute to the results? How might macro‑economic factors (e.g., semiconductor demand cycle, interest rates) impact Amtech's performance going forward? What is the market’s reaction to the earnings release and conference call, and are there any notable insider trades? Did management comment on supply‑chain constraints or inventory levels that might affect future earnings? What were the year‑over‑year changes in gross margin and operating expense trends? Did the company disclose any significant acquisitions, divestitures, or strategic partnerships? What was the cash flow situation, including free cash flow and any changes to dividend or share repurchase programs? Did management provide any revised guidance for FY 2025 or FY 2026, and what are the key assumptions behind it? Are there any notable changes in the order backlog or new contract wins that could impact future sales? What were the revenue and earnings results for the fiscal Q3 2025, and how do they compare to consensus estimates? What is the outlook on capital expenditures and R&D spending for the upcoming quarters?