Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG): Price and Financial Metrics
VPG Stock Summary
- Of note is the ratio of Vishay Precision Group Inc's sales and general administrative expense to its total operating expenses; 82.51% of US stocks have a lower such ratio.
- Equity multiplier, or assets relative to shareholders' equity, comes in at 1.55 for Vishay Precision Group Inc; that's greater than it is for 25.13% of US stocks.
- With a year-over-year growth in debt of 167.07%, Vishay Precision Group Inc's debt growth rate surpasses 92.38% of about US stocks.
- Stocks with similar financial metrics, market capitalization, and price volatility to Vishay Precision Group Inc are STC, PICO, HNI, TAIT, and IPAR.
- VPG's SEC filings can be seen here. And to visit Vishay Precision Group Inc's official web site, go to vpgsensors.com.
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VPG Price/Volume Stats
| Current price | $33.15 | 52-week high | $37.08 |
| Prev. close | $33.18 | 52-week low | $16.56 |
| Day low | $32.10 | Volume | 184,200 |
| Day high | $33.20 | Avg. volume | 63,726 |
| 50-day MA | $33.23 | Dividend yield | N/A |
| 200-day MA | $27.60 | Market Cap | 450.01M |
Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) Company Bio
Vishay Precision Group, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets sensors, sensor-based measurement systems, specialty resistors, and strain gages based upon its proprietary technology in Asia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, Europe, and Canada. The company is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
VPG Price Forecast Based on DCF Valuation
| Current Price | DCF Fair Value Target: | Forecasted Gain: |
| $33.15 | $7.71 | -77% |
We started the process of determining a valid price forecast for Vishay Precision Group Inc with a discounted cash flow analysis -- the results of which can be found in the table below. To summarize, we found that Vishay Precision Group Inc ranked in the 22th percentile in terms of potential gain offered. Our DCF analysis suggests the stock is overvalued by about 76.67%. The most interesting components of our discounted cash flow analysis for Vishay Precision Group Inc ended up being:
- The compound growth rate in the free cash flow of Vishay Precision Group Inc over the past 5.5 years is 0.05%; that's better than just 23.22% of cash flow producing equities in the Technology sector, where it is classified.
- Vishay Precision Group Inc's interest coverage rate -- a measure of gross earnings relative to interest payments -- comes in at 11.9. This coverage rate is greater than that of 77.58% of stocks we're observing for the purpose of forecasting via discounted cash flows.
| Terminal Growth Rate in Free Cash Flow | Return Relative to Current Share Price |
| 0% | -77% |
| 1% | -77% |
| 2% | -77% |
| 3% | -77% |
| 4% | -76% |
| 5% | -76% |
GLOB, QADB, AUDC, CALX, and CYBR can be thought of as valuation peers to VPG, in the sense that they are in the Technology sector and have a similar price forecast based on DCF valuation.
Latest VPG News From Around the Web
Below are the latest news stories about Vishay Precision Group Inc that investors may wish to consider to help them evaluate VPG as an investment opportunity.
We Think Vishay Precision Group (NYSE:VPG) Can Stay On Top Of Its DebtWarren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that... |
Micro-Measurements’ New Portable Strain Gage Welding Unit Is Capable of 60 Welds per Minute Making it One of the Fastest Tools of Its KindThe Model 700B welder is lightweight and is powered by longer life rechargeable batteries Micro-Measurements® Announces Model 700B welder unit for installing weldable strain gages and temperature sensors The Model 700B welder unit is a portable, lightweight instrument that is ideal for installing weldable strain gages and temperature sensors to metallic surfaces in difficult industrial and outdoor field environments. MALVERN, Pa., March 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micro-Measurements®, a Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) brand, today announced its Model 700B welder unit -- a portable, lightweight instrument ideal for installing weldable strain gages and temperature sensors to metallic surfaces in difficult industrial and outdoor field environments. A key enhancement of the 700B is its ... |
New Overload Monitoring System Helps Truck and Van Owners and Operators to Avoid Costly Fines and Maximize Legal Loads of Commercial VehiclesLoadPro Overload Monitoring System LoadPro® on-vehicle overload monitoring and load optimization system offers truck/van owners and drivers a low-cost solution to maximize the legal loads of their vehicles and avoid overloading fines and related expenses MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG), today announced the North American launch of its LoadPro® on-vehicle overload monitoring and load optimization system that offers truck/van owners and drivers a low-cost solution to maximize the legal loads of their vehicles and avoid overloading fines and related expenses. The LoadPro® family of cost-efficient axle overload monitoring solutions provide drivers with real-time visual and audible indication of vehicle overloading. LoadPro® is the onl... |
Vishay Precision Group (NYSE:VPG) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Meets ExpectationsVishay Precision Group (NYSE:VPG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.43 EPS for the quarter, hitting the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $0.43, MarketWatch Earnings reports. Vishay Precision Group had a return on equity of 6.41% and a net margin of 5.52%. During the same period in the […] |
Vishay Precision’s 4Q Sales Beat Analysts’ Estimates; Shares Drop 5.5%Vishay Precision Group delivered better-than-expected sales in the fourth quarter as the producer of precision sensors and sensor-based systems saw an increase in demand for its products. Meanwhile, shares of Vishay Precision (VPG) fell 5.5% as the company posted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.43 during the fourth quarter, which were in line with analysts' expectations. Revenue increased 9.1% year-on-year to $75.45 million topping analysts’ estimates of $70.92 million. Gross margin rose to 38.1% from 35% in the comparable year ago period. The increase in 4Q revenues was attributable to 23% increase in foil technology products, higher precision resistors sales and a 8% increase in force sensors sales. |
VPG Price Returns
| 1-mo | 0.39% |
| 3-mo | 9.33% |
| 6-mo | 33.78% |
| 1-year | 19.72% |
| 3-year | 8.87% |
| 5-year | 173.06% |
| YTD | 5.30% |
| 2020 | -7.41% |
| 2019 | 12.47% |
| 2018 | 20.20% |
| 2017 | 33.07% |
| 2016 | 66.96% |
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