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Vishay Intertechnology Inc

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As of 2025-12-17

Snapshot

  • FCF TTM is -220.8M despite 102.6M operating cash flow - capex of 323.4M (10.8% of revenue) is consuming all cash generation[Free Cash Flow TTM]
  • Trading at 0.95x tangible book (1.82B) with P/S of 0.66x vs industry median 3.0x - deep value or value trap territory[P/B Ratio]
  • Revenue down 5.1% 3Y CAGR while industry median grew 0.8% - losing share in cyclical downturn[Total Revenue 3Y Growth]

Watch Triggers

  • Free Cash Flow TTM: Turns positive for 2 consecutive quartersValidates capex cycle completion thesis; current -220.8M is primary concern
  • Gross Margin TTM: Rises above 25%Signals pricing power recovery or mix shift; currently 19.5% vs 41.6% industry median
  • Inventory: Declines below 650M without revenue drop760M inventory (25% of revenue) - reduction signals demand absorption or write-down risk

Bull Case

Deep discount to tangible assets (P/B 1.09x, P/TBV 0.95x) with 1.18B working capital provides downside protection and optionality on cycle recovery

P/B RatioTangible Book ValueWorking Capital

Asset turnover of 0.71x exceeds industry median 0.58x - operational efficiency intact despite revenue decline, positioned for leverage on recovery

Asset Turnover TTMTotal Revenue TTM

Bear Case

Negative FCF (-220.8M TTM) while paying 13.6M dividends and carrying 1.04B debt (0.5x D/E) - capital allocation unsustainable if downturn persists

Free Cash Flow TTMTotal DebtDividends Paid Per Share TTM

Gross margin 19.5% vs industry median 41.6% - structurally disadvantaged cost position limits pricing power in commoditized passive components

Gross Margin TTMOperating Margin TTM

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Forward Thesis

Capex cycle peak signals FCF inflection within 12-18 months as capacity investments mature

1-3ylow
  • Capex at 10.8% of revenue vs typical 5-6% suggests expansion phase
  • PPE of 1.75B (42% of assets) indicates manufacturing buildout
  • EBITDA of 220M shows underlying cash generation capacity
Capex TTM -323.4M vs industry median -18.6MOperating cash flow 102.6M positive despite net lossInventory at 760M suggests demand anticipation

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