Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO) — Stock Score Summary

Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 65/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (18/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Onto Innovation, a semiconductor equipment supplier, is a beneficiary of the global AI buildout. However, its very low value (V:22) and high momentum (M:72) indicate it is extremely expensive, already pricing in significant future growth. As a capital-intensive business in a cyclical industry, it fails the 'growth at a reasonable price' and 'quality compounder' tests. The market has likely fully priced its tailwinds, leaving no asymmetric opportunity.

Onto Innovation Inc. is a leading provider of process control equipment and software solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, specializing in metrology, inspection, and lithography systems. The company's highly specialized and proprietary technologies are critical for enabling the production of next-generation chips, creating significant switching costs for its global semiconductor fabrication clients. Onto Innovation plays a crucial role in maintaining yield and performance in complex semiconductor production processes.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$271.77
Market Cap$15.4B
P/E (TTM)133.11
P/E (Forward)30.27
Price/Book6.80
Return on Equity5.3%
Return on Invested Capital7.0%
Gross Margin54.2%
Operating Margin16.8%
Revenue Growth9.5%
Free Cash Flow$197M

Onto Innovation Inc. operates in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Onto Innovation Inc.’s (ONTO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO) is 65/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (18), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does Onto Innovation Inc. have an economic moat?
Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. 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 Onto Innovation Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 65/100. 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 Onto Innovation Inc. in?
Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry (United States).
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