Author: andyguy
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How much of the profit leverage created by MKS (MKSI) debt reduction is reflected in the target price?
MKS (MKSI)'s quarterly interest expense decreased from $59 million to $45 million in one year, and its adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 25.71 TP3T. Even reflecting these structural improvements, the 12-month baseline target price remains $306 (approx. 436,662 KRW), with a Hold rating. The current price of $320.76 slightly exceeds the fair forward multiple of 22x. Base exchange rate: 1 USD = 1,427 KRW (2026-08-04).
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Palantir (PLTR) Q2 Earnings Announcement: Revenue Surges 931 TP3T · U.S. Commercial 1,491 TP3T, FY2026 Guidance Raised
Detailed analysis of Palantir (PLTR) Q2 2026 earnings. The company outperformed the consensus with revenue of $1.935 billion (+931 TP3T YoY), U.S. commercial revenue (+1,491 TP3T), and Rule of 40 (+1,551 TP3T), and raised its FY2026 guidance to $8.15 billion. This report summarizes the valuation (forward P/S of approximately 42x) following an after-hours surge of +14.91 TP3T, as well as 12-month target price scenarios. Base exchange rate: 1 USD = 1,430 KRW (2026-08-03).
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McCom's (MTSI) Consensus Target Price of $400 vs. Current Price of $251, Valuation Gap Analysis
McCom Technology (MTSI) 12-month baseline target price of $315 (approx. 455,000 KRW) · Investment opinion: Buy in Splits. We analyze that the stock is currently in a phase where 601 TP3T growth guidance for the data center segment coexists with a forward P/E premium of approximately 36x, and that the 401 TP3T correction from the May high is a valuation retracement rather than earnings impairment. Base exchange rate: 1 USD = 1,443 KRW (2026-07-31).
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Amphenol (APH), the Hidden Infrastructure Leader of AI Data Centers — Earnings, Moat, and Target Price Analysis
Amphenol (APH) Key Summary: The Hidden Infrastructure Leader of AI Data Centers. Amphenol is a world-leading interconnect component company that manufactures connectors, cables, optical modules, and sensors. Although inconspicuous, most of the components connecting signals and power within AI server racks pass through this company. The analysis is based on July 7, 2026, and the KRW exchange rate is standardized at 1,540 KRW per USD (as of July 6). The company's revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $7.62 billion (approximately 11.7 trillion KRW), compared to the previous year…
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Pure Storage (PSTG) Changes Name to Everpure and Adopts Hyperscaler: What Is the Current Stock Price Outlook?
Pure Storage (PSTG · Everpure) 12-month baseline target price $75 (approx. 114,750 KRW) · Investment opinion: Hold. Although growth is accelerating with Q1 FY2027 revenue of $1.053 billion (approx. 1.61 trillion KRW, +35%) and driven by the adoption of hyperscaler large-sized flash, we analyze a phase where upside potential is limited as revaluation has already significantly progressed, reflected in forward P/E of approximately 28.7x and Price/FCF of approximately 47x. Base exchange rate: 1 USD = 1,530 KRW (2026-07-03).
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Teradyne (TER) Quadruples in a Year? Earnings, Target Price, and Overvaluation Controversy Surrounding the Leading AI Testing Stock
Teradyne (TER) 12-month baseline target price $300 (approx. 466,200 KRW) · Investment rating: Sell (Underweight). Q1 2026 revenue is projected at $1.2825 billion (approx. 1.99 trillion KRW, +87% YoY), marking a record quarter where demand for AI semiconductor testing accounted for approximately 70% of revenue. However, with a forward P/E of approximately 37x and a trailing P/E of 68x, the stock has surged about fourfold over the past year, posing a significant risk of overvaluation. Base exchange rate: 1 USD = 1,554 KRW (2026-07-03).
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Synopsys (SNPS) Stock Outlook & Target Price 2026: Valuation Analysis After Ansys Acquisition
Synopsys (SNPS) maintains a 12-month baseline target price of $550 (approx. 852,500 KRW) and a Buy rating. The company completed its 'Silicon to Systems' strategy with the acquisition of Ansys for approximately $35 billion (approx. 54.2 trillion KRW) in July 2025, and raised its guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 to project revenue of $2.276 billion (approx. 3.53 trillion KRW, +42%) and non-GAAP EPS of $3.35. The forward P/E is analyzed to be around 26x, which is within the discount range compared to the cadence (approx. 42x). Base exchange rate: 1 USD = 1,550 KRW (2026-07-02).
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IREN: From Bitcoin Mining to AI Cloud? Analysis of Earnings, Growth, and Target Price Forecasts
IREN 12-month baseline target price $53 (approx. 82,600 KRW) · Investment opinion: Buy (High Risk). We analyze this high-risk stock characterized by extreme volatility, including a free cash flow of -3.6 trillion KRW and a beta of 4.2, despite securing a remaining contract ARR of $3.1 billion (approx. 4.8 trillion KRW) and major deals with NVIDIA and Microsoft while transitioning from Bitcoin mining to AI cloud. Base exchange rate: 1 USD = 1,558 KRW (2026-07-01).
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Cadence (CDNS) AI Chip Design Software Key Stock? Analysis of Earnings, Growth, and Fair Value
Cadence (CDNS) 12-month baseline target price $400 (approx. 623,200 KRW) · Investment opinion: Hold. We analyze the burden of high valuation due to a forward P/E of approximately 47x, despite Q1 2026 revenue of +19%, an all-time high order backlog of $8.0B, and cooperation with Intel Foundry and NVIDIA. Base exchange rate: 1 USD = 1,558 KRW (2026-07-01).
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KLA (KLAC) No. 1 in Semiconductor Inspection Equipment? Analysis of AI Chip Demand, Earnings, and Target Stock Price Forecasts
KLA (KLAC) is the world's leading company in the semiconductor process control and inspection equipment market, holding a market share of approximately 581 TP3T. Based on a 12-month baseline target price of 1 TP4T310 (approx. 479,880 KRW) and a Hold investment rating, the stock price has surged by approximately 1,081 TP3T over the past six months due to demand for AI chips, entering a high-valuation zone with a forward P/E of approximately 52x. Base exchange rate: 1 USD = 1,548 KRW (2026-06-30).