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InTest Corporation INTT

Instruments For Meas & Testing of Electricity & Elec Signals · SIC 3825 · Vertical: Instruments For Meas & Testing of Electricity & Elec Signals (SIC 3825)

14.00USD−4.63% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

InTest Corporation is a global supplier of test and process technology solutions used in manufacturing, with its largest market in semiconductors but growing exposure to automotive/EV, defense and industrial customers. For the third quarter of 2026 the company expects record orders, estimated at 48 to 50 million USD, showing that back-end semiconductor demand has rebounded strongly.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, InTest Corporation (INTT) stock was 14.00 USD (−4.63% on the day), with market capitalisation 175.9 m USD, P/E 335.2 on diluted EPS of 0.04 USD over the last 12 months, beta 1.35, 52-week range 7.18–18.90 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q1 2026): revenue of 33.9 m USD (+27.2% YoY), net income of 789.0 k USD, diluted EPS 0.06 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
175.9 m USD
shares as of 30 Apr 2026
P/E (TTM)
335.2
Diluted EPS TTM 0.04 · TTM to 31 Mar 2026
E/P (TTM)
0.30%
TTM to 31 Mar 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.35
Volatility (1y) 73%
52-week range
7.1818.90

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
51.2
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
12.40 – 15.90
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.46 · band width 24.7%
SMA 50 / 200
12.61 / 13.89
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.49 / 0.55
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−6.9%−1.1%−5.8 pp—
3 months−1.6%−0.5%−1.2 pp—
6 months−19.6%+4.4%−24.0 pp—
Year to date+87.4%+12.3%+75.1 pp—
1 year+61.8%+13.5%+48.3 pp+47.7%
3 years+8.5%+76.4%−67.9 pp+51.5%
5 years+6.7%+63.7%−57.0 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−44.7%
14 May 2026 → 01 Sept 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−78.8%
27 Jun 2023 → 05 May 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
+1.3%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q1 2026 · 31 Mar 2026

Revenue
33.9 m USD
+27.2% YoY
Net income
789.0 k USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
0.06
unavailable YoY
net / operating
2.3% / 2.8%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '23Q4 '23Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Revenue30.9 m27.9 m36.6 m26.6 m28.1 m26.2 m32.8 m33.9 m
Cost of revenue16.5 m15.4 m—15.6 m16.2 m15.2 m17.9 m18.5 m
Gross profit14.4 m12.4 m14.5 m11.1 m12.0 m11.0 m14.9 m15.4 m
Research & development1.8 m1.9 m—2.4 m2.2 m2.3 m2.4 m2.6 m
Operating income2.5 m1.1 m—-2.9 m-927.0 k-1.2 m1.3 m954.0 k
Depreciation & amortisation515.0 k1.2 m—1.7 m1.6 m ≈1.7 m ≈1.8 m1.6 m
Interest expense168.0 k153.0 k—152.0 k119.0 k95.0 k84.0 k80.0 k
Pre-tax income2.7 m1.6 m1.8 m-2.8 m-583.0 k-1.2 m1.4 m977.0 k
Income tax446.0 k111.0 k298.0 k-460.0 k-80.0 k-289.0 k134.0 k188.0 k
Net income2.3 m1.5 m1.5 m-2.3 m-503.0 k-938.0 k1.2 m789.0 k
Diluted EPS0.190.120.12-0.19-0.04-0.080.10 ≈0.06
Operating cash flow6.2 m ≈4.7 m—5.5 m-688.0 k ≈3.5 m ≈-1.0 m-3.3 m
Capex274.0 k ≈308.0 k—229.0 k462.0 k407.0 k534.0 k644.0 k
Share repurchases—0————0—

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 100 percentile of its own 25-quarter history (min 12.1, median 20.4, max 326.8; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue78.6 m60.7 m53.8 m84.9 m116.8 m123.3 m130.7 m113.8 m
Revenue YoY+17.6%−22.8%−11.3%+57.7%+37.6%+5.5%+6.0%−12.9%
Net income3.0 m2.3 m-895.0 k7.3 m8.5 m9.3 m2.9 m-2.5 m
Net income YoY+211.5%−23.5%−138.5%unavailable+16.2%+10.4%−69.1%−187.4%
Diluted EPS0.290.22-0.090.680.780.790.24-0.21
Diluted EPS YoY+222.2%−24.1%−140.9%unavailable+14.7%+1.3%−69.6%−187.5%
net %3.9%3.8%-1.7%8.6%7.2%7.6%2.2%-2.2%
Free cash flow8.7 m-9.0 m2.6 m9.8 m-2.8 m14.9 m2.5 m5.7 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
14.2 m USD
Financial debt
7.5 m USD
Net debt
-6.7 m USD
Equity
103.6 m USD
Total assets
151.3 m USD
Debt / equity
0.07x
Current ratio
2.20x
ROE
-2.5%
ROA
-1.7%
FCF margin
5.0%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
123.3 m
2024
130.7 m
2025
113.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
66.3 m
2024
75.3 m
2025
64.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
57.0 m
2024
55.4 m
2025
48.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Research & development
2023
7.6 m
2024
8.5 m
2025
9.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
10.4 m
2024
3.4 m
2025
-3.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
4.7 m
2024
5.4 m
2025
6.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
15.1 m ≈
2024
8.8 m ≈
2025
3.1 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
679.0 k
2024
846.0 k
2025
450.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
11.0 m
2024
3.5 m
2025
-3.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
1.7 m
2024
563.0 k
2025
-695.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
9.3 m
2024
2.9 m
2025
-2.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
0.79
2024
0.24
2025
-0.21

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
11.8 m
2024
12.2 m
2025
12.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
45.3 m
2024
19.8 m
2025
14.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
18.2 m
2024
29.5 m
2025
25.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Inventories
2023
20.1 m
2024
26.8 m
2025
31.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
85.8 m
2024
78.8 m
2025
78.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
3.2 m
2024
4.5 m
2025
4.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
21.7 m
2024
30.7 m
2025
32.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
16.6 m
2024
26.4 m
2025
24.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
134.8 m
2024
152.3 m
2025
151.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
5.5 m
2024
8.0 m
2025
11.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
4.1 m
2024
7.5 m
2025
6.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
7.9 m
2024
7.5 m
2025
1.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
24.3 m
2024
31.9 m
2025
35.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
38.5 m
2024
52.5 m
2025
47.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
96.3 m †
2024
99.8 m †
2025
103.6 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
16.2 m
2024
3.8 m
2025
7.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
1.3 m
2024
1.3 m
2025
1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
14.9 m ≈
2024
2.5 m ≈
2025
5.7 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-1.3 m
2024
-20.1 m
2025
-1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
15.6 m
2024
-8.6 m
2025
-8.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
0
2024
1.0 m
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-12.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-0.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
16.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
-209.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
-187.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
-187.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
127.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
44.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
EBITDA margin
5.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
EBIT margin
0.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Net margin
0.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
FCF margin
-3.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026

Returns

ROE
0.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
ROA
0.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
ROIC
0.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
ROCE
0.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
-4.3 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
-0.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Debt / equity
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Interest coverage
0.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
2.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Quick ratio
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Cash ratio
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-1.5 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Capital expenditure
2.0 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Free cash flow
-3.6 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
FCF conversion
-606.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Cash conversion
-22.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
77 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Days inventory outstanding
156 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Days payables outstanding
46 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Cash conversion cycle
188 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
175.9 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Enterprise value
171.6 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
297.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
P/E (TTM)
335.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Earnings yield
0.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
P/B
1.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
P/S
1.5x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
EV/EBITDA
25.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
EV/EBIT
1,559.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
EV/Sales
1.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-2.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing
Shareholder yield (distributions)
0.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Unattractive profile

Score: 25 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

score < 40

Closing price

14.00 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 175.9 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
175.9 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
P/E (TTM)
335.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
P/B
1.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
EV/EBITDA
25.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
ROE
0.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Net margin
0.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-12.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing

Coverage and freshness

33/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Mar 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Mar 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 30 Apr 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 11 May 2026
verified 2313derived 140

Score by group

  • Valuation12
  • Returns0
  • Quality17
  • Balance sheet70
  • Growth0

Estimated value range

Low
5.54
USD per share
Mid
6.63
USD per share
High
6.82
USD per share
Price: 14.00 USD
The price is above the range
Potential to the central value: -52.6% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -111.1% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 2 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 1.07 – 12.37 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Peers: EV/EBITDA10.00 – 12.37 (Mid 12.06)
    5 companies used · median multiple 21.6x · quartiles 17.8x – 22.2x
    ALNT, ITRI, TER, TRNS, VLTO
  • Peers: P/E1.07 – 1.28 (Mid 1.21)
    4 companies used · median multiple 28.9x · quartiles 25.7x – 30.7x
    ALNT, ITRI, TER, VLTO
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · input data missing
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Instruments For Meas & Testing of Electricity & Elec Signals (SIC 3825)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Unattractive profile · Score 25/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality0.1%17 (vs peers)12%
Net margin · Quality0.5%33 (vs peers)7%
FCF conversion · Quality-606.1%0 (on a fixed band)7%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-0.9%0 (on a fixed band)10%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet-0.6x100 (vs peers)12%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet0.3x0 (on a fixed band)7%
Current ratio · Balance sheet2.2x100 (on a fixed band)5%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation335.2x0 (vs peers)12%
EV/EBITDA · Valuation25.2x33 (vs peers)12%
FCF yield · Valuation-2.0%0 (on a fixed band)10%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns0.0%0 (on a fixed band)7%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet70/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality17/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation12/100 · 3/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

inTest Corporation (INTT). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-03-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 113.8 m USD in 2025; YoY growth -12.9%; net margin 0.5%; ROE 0.6%; net debt/EBITDA -0.6x.

The estimated value range is 5.54–6.82 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 6.63 USD, the price of 14.00 USD leaves a potential of -52.6% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -111.1% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 25/100, methodological classification: unattractive profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: growth, returns. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Net debt / EBITDA: -0.6x
  • Current ratio: 2.2x

What contradicts it

  • ROIC: 0.1%
  • FCF conversion: -606.1%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -0.9%
  • Interest coverage: 0.3x
  • P/E (TTM): 335.2x
  • FCF yield: -2.0%
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 0.0%
  • The price is above the estimated value range
  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): EPS CAGR 3Y, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Instruments For Meas & Testing of Electricity & Elec Signals (SIC 3825) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 9 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
335.2x
vertical median 32.4x
above median (+934.8%)
EV/EBITDA
25.2x
vertical median 21.9x
above median (+15.1%)
P/S
1.5x
vertical median 3.7x
below median (−60.3%)
P/B
1.7x
vertical median 4.1x
below median (−59.3%)
ROE
0.6%
vertical median 3.0%
below median (−80.9%)
Net margin
0.5%
vertical median 3.7%
below median (−86.7%)
EBIT margin
0.1%
vertical median 3.6%
below median (−97.5%)
Revenue YoY
-12.9%
vertical median 4.6%
below median (−379.0%)
Net debt/EBITDA
-0.6x
vertical median 1.3x
below median (−147.8%)
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 0.2%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
TERTeradyne, Inc.39.2 bn28.842.9%27.5%+13.1%+38% / +172%
VLTOVeralto Corporation28.5 bn28.933.0%17.3%+6.0%+16% / +51%
ITRIItron, Inc.4.5 bn16.416.5%12.1%−3.0%+3% / +51%
COHUCohu, Inc.2.1 bn—-2.8%-4.0%+12.7%+81% / +39%
AEHRAehr Test Systems2.0 bn—-4.2%-14.3%−15.2%+165% / +165%
ALNTAllient Inc1.4 bn35.812.1%6.2%+4.6%+48% / +205%
TRNSTranscat, Inc.1.0 bn226.71.5%1.3%+19.2%+91% / +10%
FEIMFrequency Electronics, Inc.693.5 m243.83.0%3.7%−9.4%+115% / +523%
INTTinTest Corporation175.9 m335.20.6%0.5%−12.9%+62% / +9%
DAIOData I25.2 m—-61.2%-50.1%−1.2%−16% / −16%

1- and 3-year price returns: for INTT from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Base
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
Allowed range: 0 … 100
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Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
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Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
8.82
Total return -37% · Per year -37%
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What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 3.84
  • Net margin± 2.69
  • Annual revenue growth± 2.33
  • Annual dilution± 0.23

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

InTest Corporation is a global supplier of test and process technology solutions used in manufacturing, with its largest market in semiconductors but growing exposure to automotive/EV, defense and industrial customers. For the third quarter of 2026 the company expects record orders, estimated at 48 to 50 million USD 3, showing that back-end semiconductor demand has rebounded strongly.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A diversified portfolio of test and process products, with customers across several industries and a global presence.
  • Broad compatibility with multiple types of ATE equipment, which eases changeovers and can lower testing costs for customers.
  • Rising orders in the third quarter of 2026 and a stronger order book carried into the rest of the year.

Weaknesses

  • Continued heavy dependence on the semiconductor market, with demand cycles that are hard to predict.
  • Exposure to sole-source suppliers for certain critical components.
  • The company has identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.

Opportunities

  • Expanding sales in automotive/EV, defense and industrial markets, which the company says are less cyclical than Semi.
  • Developing new products linked to electrification, power management and rising complexity in semiconductor components.
  • Acquiring complementary businesses, which could broaden the product range and geographic reach.

Threats

  • Geopolitical tensions and trade policies could raise costs and disrupt supply.
  • Competitive price pressure in the semiconductor market could limit margins.
  • A cut in capital spending by semiconductor customers could quickly reduce orders.

Risks

  • Cyclicality of the semiconductor markethigh

    Revenue depends on capital spending by chip makers, which can fall sharply during oversupply periods.

  • Acquisition strategymedium

    Acquisitions can be hard to integrate, may bring unexpected costs and could dilute existing shareholders if financed with equity.

  • Sole suppliers and regional conflictshigh

    Reliance on a sole capacitor supplier in a conflict region, and on a sanctioned supplier in Belarus, could delay deliveries.

  • Internal controlsmedium

    The company has acknowledged material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, and remediation is ongoing.

  • Trade and tariff policymedium

    Changes in global trade policy could raise material costs and affect demand for the company's products.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If back-end semiconductor demand holds and diversification into automotive, defense and industrial markets progresses, the company could grow revenue and margins in the coming years.
  • Newer products such as high-power chillers and advanced manipulators could support order growth as customers invest in power conversion.
  • Strategic acquisitions could extend the company into new markets, and the integration of Alfamation shows its ability to use such deals.

What would break the thesis

  • If semiconductor investment slows, orders could fall quickly, as they did in the earlier contraction periods of 2023 and 2024.
  • If geopolitical tensions disrupt supply chains, costs could rise and shipments could be delayed, weighing on results.
  • If the internal control weaknesses are not fully remediated, investor confidence and the quality of reporting could suffer.

What to watch

  • Full third-quarter results and confirmation of the revenue guidanceQ3 2026
  • Development of orders and backlog against the estimates releasedQ4 2026
  • Progress on remediating the material weaknesses in internal controlnext 10-K
  • Pace of revenue growth from non-Semi markets and progress toward the VISION 2030 goals2027

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

InTest Corporation, headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, trades on the NYSE American under the symbol INTT 1. The company operates six businesses grouped into three operating segments: Electronic Test, Environmental Technologies and Process Technologies 1. Its products include automated test equipment for semiconductors, thermal and temperature systems, induction heating and video imaging systems 1.

The company manufactures in the United States, Canada and Italy, and began limited manufacturing in Malaysia in the fourth quarter of 2025 1. Marketing and support are conducted from facilities in several countries, including Germany, Singapore and the U.K. 1. Its VISION 2030 strategy focuses on diversifying markets and growing through innovation and acquisitions 1.

The 2024 acquisition of Alfamation S.p.A. expanded the company's global footprint, deepened its automotive test capabilities and created exposure to the consumer electronics market 1. The company describes this acquisition as part of its strategy of inorganic growth 1.

Segments

Electronic Test

The Electronic Test segment includes semiconductor test equipment, flying probe and in-circuit testers, as well as Alfamation products for automotive/EV 12.

Environmental Technologies

The Environmental Technologies segment covers thermal test, process and storage products, including ThermoStream platforms and process chillers 12.

Process Technologies

The Process Technologies segment includes Ambrell induction heating and Videology video imaging products used in industrial and safety applications 12.

Market context

The semiconductor market remains the company's largest, but its share has declined: revenue from other markets represented 68% of the total in fiscal 2025 1. The company says the Semi market is highly cyclical and demand can vary significantly from quarter to quarter 13.

The company describes the automotive/EV, defense and industrial markets as generally less cyclical than Semi, although it acknowledges limited market penetration in many of them 1. It expects investment in expanded semiconductor capacity to support demand in the second half of 2026 3.

Trends

  • Investment in new semiconductor fabstailwind

    Billions of dollars in new fabrication facilities, along with AI and data center demand, could support demand for the company's test equipment 13.

  • Cyclicality of the Semi marketheadwind

    The semiconductor sector is known for expansion periods followed by contraction, which can cause large swings in the company's orders and revenue 1.

  • Rising defense spendingtailwind

    Higher defense spending in the United States and Europe could generate additional demand for the company's solutions in the Defense/Aerospace segment 1.

  • Trade tensions and supply chainsmixed

    Trade policies, tariffs and regional conflicts could raise material costs and delay shipments, although the company has diversified suppliers and increased inventory 1.

Competitive position

The supplied sources do not name the company's competitors. The company only notes that its products compete with solutions from other suppliers and that the degree of competition affects margins 1.

The company stresses that it can defend its position through compatibility with many types of ATE equipment and customized solutions, while acknowledging competitive price pressure in the Semi market 1.

  • Unnamed ATE equipment suppliers

    The sources do not name specific rivals, only refer to other suppliers of similar products in the markets served.

  • Thermal and temperature control system makers

    Competition comes from suppliers of thermal chambers and temperature control systems, not identified in the sources.

  • Induction heating suppliers

    Other suppliers operate in induction heating, and the company notes its reliance on a sole-source capacitor supplier.

  • Industrial imaging equipment makers

    Video imaging competes with other camera and capture system makers, unnamed in the supplied sources.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

  • Current report05 Oct 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report17 Aug 2026
    Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report10 Aug 2026
  • Current report10 Aug 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report31 Jul 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report18 Jun 2026
    Shareholder vote
  • Quarterly report11 May 2026
  • Current report05 May 2026
    Material agreement · Results of operations · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Proxy statement28 Apr 2026
  • Current report10 Apr 2026
    Departure or appointment of officers · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / InTest Corporation · 12 Mar 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / InTest Corporation · 10 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / InTest Corporation · 05 Oct 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.