IPG Photonics has the GF Score of 79, which implies that the company
is
Likely to have average performance.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes IPG Photonics
is
Likely to have average performance.
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IPG Photonics (STU:IPF) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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IPG Photonics GF Score Related Terms
STU:IPF vs AXTI, VECO, ACLS: GF Score Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, IPG Photonics's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.
IPG Photonics GF Score vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, IPG Photonics's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IPG Photonics's GF Score falls into.
IPG Photonics (STU:IPF) has a GF Score of 79 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on IPG Photonics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 84.00. Over the past decade, IPG Photonics' GF Score has ranged from 34.00 to 100.00.
Is IPG Photonics' GF Score too high?
IPG Photonics' current GF Score of 79 is near median its 10-year median of 84.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.00 to a high of 100.00. Overall, IPG Photonics has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPG Photonics' GF Score compare to AXTI and VECO?
IPG Photonics' GF Score of 79 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. Historically, IPG Photonics' own GF Score has ranged from 34.00 to 100.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Semiconductors company?
A good GF Score depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on IPG Photonics and its competitors. IPG Photonics's current GF Score is 79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 84.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPG Photonics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics (STU:IPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.03, compared to a current price of €93.62 — trading 26.5% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 79, which is near median its 10-year median of 84.00. IPG Photonics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IPG Photonics (STU:IPF), the current GF Score is 79 as of Jun. 29, 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 IPG Photonics (STU:IPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €93.62 is trading 26.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €74.03.
GuruFocus considers IPG Photonics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:IPF:
GF Score: 79 (near median its 10-year median of 84.00)
GF Value™: €74.03 vs. price of €93.62 (26.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:IPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IPG Photonics Corp is a vertically integrated developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers, laser and non-laser systems, fiber amplifiers, diode lasers, and related optical components. Its products are used in diverse applications in the manufacturing, automotive, industrial, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer end markets. The company sells its products globally to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and end users. Additionally, it manufactures complementary products used with its lasers, including optical delivery cables, fiber couplers, beam switches, optical processing heads, in-line sensors, and chillers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by China, Japan, Germany, and other markets.
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