Camtek(US:CAMT) ZACKS·2025-03-17 23:20Company Performance - Camtek's stock closed at $65.98, showing a slight increase of +0.14% from the previous day, which is lower than the S&P 500's gain of 0.64% [1] - Over the past month, Camtek's shares have decreased by 24.11%, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's decline of 11.22% and the S&P 500's loss of 7.69% [2] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings release is anticipated, with an expected EPS of $0.77, reflecting a growth of 22.22% compared to the same quarter last year [3] - Revenue is forecasted to be $119.15 million, indicating a growth of 22.82% year-over-year [3] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $3.20 per share and revenue at $492.7 million, representing increases of +13.07% and +14.79% respectively from the previous year [4] Analyst Estimates - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Camtek are noteworthy, as they often reflect changes in short-term business dynamics [5] - Upward revisions in estimates suggest analysts' positive outlook on the company's operations and profit generation capabilities [5] - The consensus EPS projection has decreased by 0.14% in the past 30 days, and Camtek currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [7] Valuation Metrics - Camtek has a Forward P/E ratio of 20.57, which is lower than the industry's average Forward P/E of 21.57, indicating a valuation discount [8] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.42, compared to the industry's average PEG ratio of 1.63, suggesting a favorable growth outlook relative to its valuation [8] Industry Context - Camtek operates within the Electronics - Measuring Instruments industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, which has a Zacks Industry Rank of 29, placing it in the top 12% of over 250 industries [9] - The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with top-rated industries outperforming lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [9]