Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 172.9x · EV/EBITDA 83.2x · ROE 5.5%. (2002–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $9.3B | $4.5B | $3.6B | $3.3B | $1.7B | $3.6B | $3.4B | $2.0B | $1.1B | $1.2B | $727M |
| Enterprise Value | $9.2B | $4.5B | $3.5B | $3.1B | $1.7B | $3.5B | $3.3B | $2.0B | $1.0B | $1.2B | $764M |
| P/E Ratio → | 172.91 | 84.14 | 51.60 | 39.72 | 34.20 | 43.13 | 43.45 | 50.92 | 10.21 | 28.45 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 11.85 | 5.79 | 4.72 | 4.92 | 2.32 | 4.70 | 4.90 | 3.40 | 2.00 | 2.12 | 1.89 |
| P/B Ratio | 9.02 | 4.39 | 3.80 | 3.59 | 2.15 | 4.43 | 4.57 | 3.13 | 1.83 | 2.53 | 1.81 |
| P/FCF | 792.23 | 387.30 | 45.54 | 380.18 | 26.13 | 49.65 | 29.97 | 20.03 | 21.69 | 16.94 | 123.24 |
| P/OCF | 80.60 | 39.40 | 30.64 | 50.46 | 13.19 | 25.96 | 20.08 | 16.58 | 15.42 | 13.46 | 41.75 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 5.72 | 4.52 | 4.72 | 2.25 | 4.59 | 4.73 | 3.32 | 1.94 | 2.14 | 1.99 |
| EV / EBITDA | 83.15 | 40.38 | 35.32 | 26.04 | 18.07 | 24.76 | 24.76 | 20.70 | 12.85 | 12.95 | — |
| EV / EBIT | 143.92 | 66.12 | 43.22 | 34.90 | 28.74 | 35.62 | 38.13 | 36.93 | 27.54 | 25.19 | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 382.31 | 43.62 | 365.05 | 25.25 | 48.45 | 28.93 | 19.53 | 21.00 | 17.16 | 129.47 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 39.1% | 39.1% | 40.3% | 39.0% | 39.6% | 41.9% | 41.5% | 40.3% | 39.7% | 39.3% | 26.7% |
| Operating Margin | 8.2% | 8.2% | 8.5% | 12.5% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 12.1% | 8.4% | 6.8% | 8.4% | -12.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 10.9% | 11.3% | 6.7% | 19.6% | 7.5% | -1.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 5.5% | 5.5% | 7.5% | 9.6% | 6.2% | 10.8% | 11.3% | 6.4% | 20.0% | 9.5% | -1.9% |
| ROA | 4.6% | 4.6% | 6.2% | 7.8% | 5.0% | 8.5% | 8.7% | 5.0% | 15.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| ROIC | 5.4% | 5.4% | 6.2% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 7.6% | -12.3% |
| ROCE | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.5% | 9.0% | 6.3% | 11.7% | 11.1% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 8.5% | -11.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.23 | 0.34 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 1.16 | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.06 | -0.16 | -0.14 | -0.07 | -0.11 | -0.16 | -0.08 | -0.06 | 0.03 | 0.09 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.53 | -0.53 | -1.55 | -1.08 | -0.63 | -0.62 | -0.89 | -0.53 | -0.42 | 0.16 | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | -4.98 | -1.92 | -15.12 | -0.88 | -1.20 | -1.04 | -0.50 | -0.69 | 0.21 | 6.23 |
| Interest Coverage | 130.30 | 130.30 | 190.98 | 213.04 | 100.95 | 164.62 | 99.58 | 27.66 | 11.24 | 10.40 | -19.99 |
Net cash position: cash ($103M) exceeds total debt ($45M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.61 | 4.38 | 3.17 | 3.52 | 3.15 | 3.07 | 3.30 | 3.32 | 3.04 |
| Quick Ratio | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.83 | 3.52 | 2.35 | 2.77 | 2.51 | 2.46 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.33 |
| Cash Ratio | 2.22 | 2.22 | 2.74 | 2.50 | 1.59 | 1.86 | 1.65 | 1.62 | 1.45 | 1.52 | 1.30 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.60 | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 0.73 | 0.85 | 0.62 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.31 | 4.31 | 4.48 | 3.62 | 3.67 | 4.01 | 4.09 | 4.23 | 4.11 | 4.91 | 4.70 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 58.31 | 49.85 | 58.76 | 43.01 | 54.79 | 56.62 | 60.60 | 65.69 | 55.74 | 68.09 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | 3.5% | — |
| FCF Yield | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 3.3% | 5.0% | 4.6% | 5.9% | 0.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $78M | $78M | $78M | $78M | $79M | $79M | $77M | $75M | $74M | $65M |
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FormFactor, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 172.9x. The historical average is 44.3x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
FormFactor, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 83.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 23.1x.
FormFactor, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 5.5%. The historical average is 0.5%.
Based on historical data, FormFactor, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 172.9x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
FormFactor, Inc. has 39.1% gross margin and 8.2% operating margin.
FormFactor, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.4x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Cyclical demand and valuation risk
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Expansion Signals Mix Shift
Gross margin expanded from 37.2% in 2025Q2 to 50.7% in 2026Q2, a 1,350 bps improvement, according to reported quarterly financials, reflecting favorable product mix and pricing power.
Operating margin more than tripled from 6.3% to 22.4% over the same period, indicating that the gross margin gains are flowing through to the bottom line with minimal incremental opex. Net margin reached 21.8% in 2026Q2, but the sequential jump from 9.0% in 2026Q1 suggests possible non-operating items, such as tax benefits, may have contributed; investors should monitor sustainability. The margin trajectory appears to be driven by a mix shift toward advanced probe cards, which historically carry higher margins, but cyclicality in semiconductor demand could reverse this trend.
Returns Inflect Sharply Off Low Base
ROIC climbed from 0.5% in 2025Q1 to 4.4% in 2026Q2, a ninefold increase, based on reported figures, indicating improving capital efficiency as revenue scales.
ROE and ROA also improved to 5.2% and 4.3% respectively, but remain below pre-cyclical levels, suggesting the company is still recovering from the 2024-2025 downturn. The improvement is driven primarily by margin expansion rather than asset turnover, which remains low at 0.20, implying that capital intensity is high and returns are sensitive to volume. If the current growth trajectory persists, returns could approach historical peaks, but the low asset turnover suggests that further gains will require sustained revenue growth.
Working Capital Drags on Cash Conversion
Cash conversion cycle lengthened to 87 days in 2026Q2 from 85 days a year earlier, as reported in quarterly data, with DIO rising to 84 days, indicating inventory build-up.
DSO remained stable around 51 days, but DPO fell from 46 to 47 days, providing less supplier financing. The inventory increase may reflect preparation for expected demand, but it also ties up cash; FCF margin improved to 20.2% in 2026Q2, yet the working capital drag could persist if inventory is not converted to sales. Asset turnover is low at 0.20, suggesting that the company's heavy asset base requires high utilization to generate returns, and any demand softening could pressure efficiency.
Minimal Debt Masks Cyclical Exposure
Debt-to-equity fell to 0.02 in 2026Q2 from 0.05 in 2024Q1, with D/EBITDA at 0.30, according to balance sheet data, indicating a fortress-like balance sheet.
Interest coverage is extremely high at 150x in 2025Q4, but the company's earnings are highly cyclical, as seen in the 2025 downturn when margins compressed. The low leverage provides ample headroom to weather a downturn, but the lack of debt also means the company is not using leverage to enhance returns, which may be appropriate given the cyclicality. Investors should monitor whether the company increases debt to fund growth or acquisitions, which could alter the risk profile.
Liquidity Buffer Remains Robust
Current ratio stands at 4.08 in 2026Q2, down from 4.51 in 2024Q1, but quick ratio of 3.34 indicates ample coverage, as per reported figures.
Cash declined to $109.8M from $186.3M over the period, but the company still holds significant liquid assets relative to current liabilities. The liquidity position appears strong enough to absorb a severe demand shock, especially given the minimal debt load. However, the decline in cash and the increase in inventory suggest that working capital is absorbing cash, which could become a constraint if the cycle turns.
P/E Misleads in Cyclical Recovery
The trailing P/E of 163.0 is distorted by depressed earnings, while forward P/E of 36.9 better reflects normalized earnings, based on current valuation multiples.
The most commonly misapplied ratio for FormFactor is the trailing P/E, which is artificially high due to the cyclical trough in earnings. Investors should instead use forward P/E or EV/EBITDA on normalized earnings, as the company's earnings power is significantly higher than the trailing twelve months suggest. The forward EV/EBITDA of 52.61 still implies high expectations, so investors should assess whether the current growth rate is sustainable or if it reflects a cyclical peak.