(COHR) Coherent - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US19247G1076

COHR: Laser, Fiberoptics, Optoelectronics, Semiconductors, Thermal Imaging

Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of engineered materials, optoelectronic components, and laser systems. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation. Coherent operates through three primary business segments: Networking, Materials, and Lasers.

The Networking segment focuses on telecommunication and datacom solutions, offering fiber-optic transmission products, pluggable transceivers for Ethernet and fiber channel applications, and advanced optics for projection displays, optical communications, and life sciences. This segment also provides UV, visible, and near-infrared spectroscopy optics for industrial lasers, showcasing its versatility in optical technologies.

The Materials segment delivers a broad portfolio of products, including laser optics and accessories, infrared thermal imaging optics, polycrystalline materials, and thermoelectric components. It also supplies ceramic and metal-matrix composite products, semiconductor lasers, and integrated optical assemblies. This segment is critical for applications in industrial lasers, sensors, and semiconductor equipment, highlighting Coherents role in enabling cutting-edge technologies.

The Lasers segment specializes in UV and IR lasers, optical systems, and subsystems. It offers UV gas and solid-state lasers, nanosecond lasers, continuous-wave lasers, and crystal and diode lasers. Additionally, this segment provides polishing and coating solutions for precision optical components. Coherents expertise in laser technology positions it as a key player in industrial processing, scientific research, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Formerly known as II-VI Incorporated, Coherent Corp. adopted its current name in September 2022. Founded in 1971, the company is headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, and has established itself as a pioneer in photonics and laser-based technologies. Its comprehensive product portfolio and global reach make it a vital supplier to industries requiring advanced optical and laser solutions.

Over the next three months, Coherent Corp. (COHR) is expected to experience continued volatility, with a potential price range of $53 to $65. This forecast is supported by technical indicators such as a declining SMA trend (SMA 20: 58.68, SMA 50: 68.13, SMA 200: 83.83) and a high ATR of 5.63, signaling significant price fluctuations. On the fundamental side, the forward P/E of 30.03 suggests investor confidence in future growth, while the current P/S ratio of 1.61 indicates moderate valuation relative to its revenue.

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COHR Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 9,994m
Sector Technology
Industry Scientific & Technical Instruments
GiC Sub-Industry Electronic Equipment & Instruments
IPO / Inception 1990-03-26

COHR Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 28.3
Fundamental -8.61
Dividend Rating 0.10
Rel. Strength 11.1
Analysts 4.16/5
Fair Price Momentum 54.98 USD
Fair Price DCF 11.67 USD

COHR Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.00%
Yield on Cost 5y %
Annual Growth 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 0.4%

COHR Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -88%
Growth Correlation 12m 23.4%
Growth Correlation 5y 9.8%
CAGR 5y 13.49%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.19
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.16
Alpha -4.35
Beta 3.213
Volatility 92.86%
Current Volume 1831.7k
Average Volume 20d 3563.7k
What is the price of COHR stocks?
As of April 29, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 64.81 with a total of 1,831,745 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +24.35%, over one month by -1.40%, over three months by -21.43% and over the past year by +16.06%.
Is Coherent a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Coherent is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -8.61 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of COHR as of April 2025 is 54.98. This means that COHR is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -15.17%.
Is COHR a buy, sell or hold?
Coherent has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.16. Therefor, it is recommend to buy COHR.
  • Strong Buy: 8
  • Buy: 6
  • Hold: 5
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for COHR stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, COHR Coherent will be worth about 66 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 64.81. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +1.81%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 96.7 49.2%
Analysts Target Price 112 72.9%
ValueRay Target Price 66 1.8%