VECO (Veeco Instruments) EV-to-EBITDA: 56.98 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 315% Above Median

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VECO Veeco Instruments Inc VECO
62 GF Score
Price $50.16
GF Value $31.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Veeco Instruments EV-to-EBITDA?

Veeco Instruments VECO +1.65% 62 EV-to-EBITDA is 56.98 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 315% above its 10-year median of 13.73. GuruFocus rates VECO with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 759 Semiconductors companies, Veeco Instruments ranks worse than 73.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Veeco Instruments's enterprise value is $2,944.1 Mil. Veeco Instruments's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $51.7 Mil. Therefore, Veeco Instruments's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 56.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for Veeco Instruments's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

VECO' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -481.75   Med: 13.73   Max: 269.62
Current: 56.98

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Veeco Instruments was 269.62. The lowest was -481.75. And the median was 13.73.

VECO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
73.25% of 759 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 25.68 vs VECO: 56.98

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-11), Veeco Instruments's stock price is $50.155. Veeco Instruments's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.380. Therefore, Veeco Instruments's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 131.99.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Veeco Instruments  (NAS:VECO) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Veeco Instruments's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=50.155/0.380
=131.99

Veeco Instruments's share price for today is $50.155.
Veeco Instruments's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.380.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Veeco Instruments EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Veeco Instruments EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Veeco Instruments's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Veeco Instruments EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Veeco Instruments Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Veeco Instruments Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.53 12.65 23.11 23.31 37.63

VECO vs AXTI, ICHR, AMBA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Veeco Instruments's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Veeco Instruments EV-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Veeco Instruments's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Veeco Instruments's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Veeco Instruments EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Veeco Instruments's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2944.118/51.673
=56.98

Veeco Instruments's current Enterprise Value is $2,944.1 Mil.
Veeco Instruments's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $51.7 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 56.98 mean?
Veeco Instruments (VECO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 56.98 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Veeco Instruments. This is 315% above median its historical median of 13.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Veeco Instruments ranks #556 out of 759 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Veeco Instruments' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Veeco Instruments' current EV-to-EBITDA of 56.98 is 315% above median its 10-year median of 13.73. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 25.68. Veeco Instruments' value of 56.98 is 121.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Veeco Instruments ranks #556 out of 759 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Veeco Instruments has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Veeco Instruments' EV-to-EBITDA compare to AXTI and ICHR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Veeco Instruments ranks #556 out of 759 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Veeco Instruments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 25.68. Veeco Instruments' value of 56.98 is 121.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.73 vs. the industry median of 25.68, Veeco Instruments has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 25.68, based on 759 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Veeco Instruments's current EV-to-EBITDA of 56.98 is 121.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Veeco Instruments. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 25.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Veeco Instruments's current EV-to-EBITDA is 56.98, which is 315% above median its own 10-year median of 13.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Veeco Instruments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Veeco Instruments (VECO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.16, compared to a current price of $50.16 — trading 61% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 56.98, which is 315% above median its 10-year median of 13.73 and 121.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 25.68. Veeco Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Veeco Instruments (VECO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 56.98 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Veeco Instruments (VECO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Veeco Instruments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $50.16 is trading 61% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.16. GuruFocus considers Veeco Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VECO:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 56.98 (315% above median its 10-year median of 13.73)
  • GF Value™: $31.16 vs. price of $50.16 (61% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 121.9% above the Semiconductors median (#556 of 759)

No single metric tells the full story. See the VECO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Veeco Instruments Business Description

Other Exchanges VEO:Germany
Address Terminal Drive, Plainview, NY, USA, 11803
Veeco Instruments Inc is a United States-based company engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing thin-film process equipment, mainly used for producing electronic devices. The company focuses on semiconductor process equipment that addresses a range of challenging materials engineering problems for its customers. Its products include Laser Processing Systems, Lithography Systems, Ion Beam Systems, SiC CVD Systems, MOCVD Systems, Wet Processing Systems, MBE Technologies, Atomic Layer Deposition Systems, Physical Vapor Deposition Systems, Dicing and Lapping Systems, as well as Gas & Vapor Delivery Systems. The maximum of the company's revenue is generated from sales to the Semiconductor Industry and within China.
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