Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) has a Graham intrinsic value of $9.16 per share. At $42.75 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 367% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 8.0% a year to $664.3M, with an average return on invested capital of -6.7%.

Graham intrinsic value
$9.16
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$42.75
Price vs Graham value
367% above
Market cap
$2.6B
Revenue (FY2025)
$664.3M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
8.0%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
-6.7%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$53.3M

VECO 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $664.3M $35.4M $0.59 $53.3M 5.4% 3.3%
FY2024 $717.3M $73.7M $1.23 $45.7M 9.3% 7.6%
FY2023 $666.4M -$30.4M -$0.56 $33.7M 10.5% 9.0%
FY2022 $646.1M $166.9M $2.71 $83.9M 9.3% 9.2%
FY2021 $583.3M $26.0M $0.49 $27.1M 9.7% 9.6%
FY2020 $454.2M -$8.4M -$0.17 $36.2M 5.0% 3.9%
FY2019 $419.3M -$78.7M -$1.66 -$18.3M -9.4% -7.4%
FY2018 $542.1M -$407.1M -$8.63 -$50.4M -76.6% -57.8%
FY2017 $475.7M -$51.4M -$1.01 $9.9M -13.4% -6.5%
FY2016 $331.7M -$122.0M -$3.11 -$35.3M -36.3% -37.8%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 8.0% annually over the past decade.

VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just -6.7% ROIC.

Over the decade, VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC is modeled at 4.8% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $9.16 per share.

VECO stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 4.8% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, VECO's intrinsic value is about $9.16 per share.

Is VECO stock undervalued?

At $42.75 (close on Oct 17, 2026), VECO trades 367% above its Graham value of $9.16. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Veeco Instruments Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $331.7M in fiscal 2016 to $664.3M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 8.0%. Net income was $35.4M in fiscal 2025.

Does Veeco Instruments Inc. generate free cash flow?

Veeco Instruments Inc. generated $53.3M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 7 of the last 10 reported years.

What is VECO's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was -6.7%, and average return on equity was -6.4%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this VECO data come from?

From Veeco Instruments Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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