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IQE PLC(IQE)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward34Low
Risk80High
📊75%Data
Thin -51% profit margin · Revenue down 32% YoY
IQE
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
IQE PLC | Technology
Earnings Deterioration
Market Cap:254.46M
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Reward Rating
34
Low
Bottom 5% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
80
High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 41p.

What is IQE PLC?

IQE plc, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells advanced semiconductor materials.

IQE · Verdict

Limited reward · high risk

IQE has limited near-term tailwinds — volatility and profitability weigh on the model output.

Based on 88% data coverage

IQE · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Watchouts 6

  • Volatility5/100

    Weak vs peers

  • Profitability9/100

    -32% net margin · -38% ROE

  • Cash flow20/100

    -15% free-cash-flow margin

  • Balance sheet26/100

    Current ratio 1.51

  • Growth35/100

    Rev -8.5% CAGR · earnings +7.2%

  • Valuation40/100

    P/E 56.2×

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is IQE PLC?

IQE plc, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells advanced semiconductor materials. It operates through three segments: Wireless, Photonics, and CMOS++. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Technology sector, with a market capitalisation of 254.46M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Elevated volatility implies higher downside and expectation risk.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Low (34)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are high — this profile reflects meaningful downside exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorTechnology
Market Cap254.46M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High29.7195
52 Week Low4.655
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding979M
No. of Employees517
IndustrySemiconductor Equipment & Materials
ExchangeLSE
Beta2.396
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.iqep.com
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