IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP) — Stock Score Summary

IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 44/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (23/100), and Momentum (55/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. IPG Photonics is the global leader in high-power fiber lasers, which are critical components for industrial automation, precision welding, and localized EV battery manufacturing. As Western nations accelerate nearshoring and automate factories to combat labor shortages, IPG stands to benefit from a structural demand inflection. However, near-term cyclical weakness in industrial capex and rising Chinese competition prevent a high-conviction buy today.

IPG Photonics Corporation is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers used in diverse applications, including materials processing, medical, and advanced applications. It possesses a significant technological lead and vertical integration in fiber laser production, providing cost efficiency and performance advantages. IPG Photonics is a market leader and technology innovator in fiber lasers, driving adoption across manufacturing and emerging high-tech sectors.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$111.75
Market Cap$5.0B
P/E (TTM)177.55
P/E (Forward)53.00
Price/Book2.46
Return on Equity1.4%
Return on Invested Capital1.1%
Debt/Equity0.77
Gross Margin37.6%
Operating Margin2.1%
Revenue Growth16.6%
Free Cash Flow$604K

IPG Photonics Corporation operates in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IPG Photonics Corporation’s (IPGP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP) is 44/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (23), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does IPG Photonics Corporation have an economic moat?
IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is IPG Photonics Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 44/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is IPG Photonics Corporation in?
IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry (United States).