Coherent, Inc.

COHRUS

Coherent, Inc. specializes in advanced laser technologies, offering a comprehensive suite of products that includes lasers, laser-based solutions, and complete systems. These are deployed across a spectrum of uses, from commercial and industrial operations to critical scientific research. The company's operations are distinctly segmented into two primary areas: laser sources for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and industrial lasers alongside integrated systems. Coherent handles the entire lifecycle of its offerings, from conceptual design and manufacturing to global marketing and ongoing service. Their product portfolio spans lasers, specialized laser tools, high-precision optical components, associated accessories, and sophisticated laser measurement and control devices. These sophisticated tools are integral to fields such as microelectronics fabrication, advanced materials processing, integration into original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and instrumentation, scientific studies, and various governmental programs. Distribution in the U.S. is primarily managed by an in-house sales team, while international markets are reached through a combination of direct sales personnel and independent representatives. Established in 1966, Coherent, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Notably, since July 1, 2022, the company has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of II-VI Incorporated.

Founded1966IPO year1987As of2026-08-04
Market Cap
$64.98B
Enterprise Value
$65.98B
EV / LTM Revenue
11.4x
EV / NTM Revenue
6.5x
Trading multiples

Enterprise value over trailing (LTM) vs. forward (NTM) fundamentals. Click an LTM cell to chart it.

LTM
trailing
NTM
forward
Revenue
6.5x
Gross Profit
17.7x
EBITDA
36.9x
Classification
Sector
Semiconductors
Sub-sector
Compute & Communications Semiconductors
Listing
COHR
Country
US
Historical valuation & fundamentals

EV / LTM Revenue

Annual financials & analyst forecasts

$MCY2021CY2022CY2023CY2024CY2025CY2026ECY2027E
Revenue YoY39%5%15%19%33%38%
Revenue$3.19B$4.43B$4.63B$5.31B$6.29B$8.40B$11.59B
Gross Profit$1.21B$1.50B$1.43B$1.77B$2.29B
Gross Profit Margin37.8%33.9%30.9%33.3%36.4%
EBITDA$670M$683M$579M$985M$1.19B$1.49B$2.05B
EBITDA Margin21.0%15.4%12.5%18.6%18.9%17.7%17.7%
EBIT$376M$272M$120M$356M$676M$615M$849M
Net Income$306M$9M($270M)$68M$293M$1.10B$1.71B
Free Cash Flow$290M$15M$256M$229M($104M)
FCF Margin9.1%0.3%5.5%4.3%-1.6%
Short-Term Debt$1.38B$75M$75M$27M$106M
Long-Term Debt$943M$4.42B$4.14B$3.83B$3.25B
Cash & Cash Equivalents$2.65B$913M$856M$918M$864M
Net Debt($329M)$3.58B$3.36B$2.94B$2.49B
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.5x5.3x5.8x3.0x2.1x
Rule of 4039.1%10.1%18.9%17.0%
Figures in $M. True calendar years (Jan–Dec) built from quarterly data — income & cash-flow lines summed across the four quarters, balance sheet as of year-end. E columns are calendarized analyst consensus — gross profit, cash flow and balance-sheet lines are not estimated. Net debt = short-term debt + long-term debt − cash & cash equivalents; Rule of 40 = YoY revenue growth + FCF margin.