Camtek(CAMT) ZACKS·2025-03-31 23:21Company Performance - Camtek (CAMT) closed at $58.63, reflecting a decrease of -0.63% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.55% [1] - Over the past month, Camtek's shares have declined by 20.83%, significantly more than the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 8.88% and the S&P 500's loss of 6.22% [2] Financial Expectations - Analysts anticipate Camtek will report earnings of $0.77 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 22.22%, with expected revenue of $119.15 million, representing a 22.82% increase compared to the same quarter last year [3] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $3.16 per share and revenue at $485.55 million, reflecting increases of +11.66% and +13.12% respectively from the previous year [4] Analyst Sentiment - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Camtek are crucial as they often reflect shifts in short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [5] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Camtek at 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate having decreased by 1.78% over the last 30 days [7] Valuation Metrics - Camtek is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.67, which is lower than the industry average of 21.3, indicating a potential valuation discount [8] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.29, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.55, suggesting a more favorable growth outlook relative to its valuation [8] Industry Context - Camtek operates within the Electronics - Measuring Instruments industry, which is part of the Computer and Technology sector, currently holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 44, placing it in the top 18% of over 250 industries [9]