Comet Holding AG/€COTN
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About Comet Holding AG
Comet Holding AG, established in 1948 and headquartered in Flamatt, Switzerland, specializes in developing and manufacturing high-tech components and systems in plasma control and X-ray technology. The company operates through three divisions: Plasma Control Technologies, X-Ray Systems, and Industrial X-Ray Modules. Its products, marketed under the Comet and Comet Yxlon brands, serve industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, automotive, aerospace, and security. Comet maintains a global presence with production facilities in China, Denmark, Germany, Malaysia, Switzerland, and the USA, and subsidiaries in Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and the USA. As of 2025, the company employs over 1,800 people worldwide, including approximately 700 in Switzerland.
Ticker
€COTN
Sector
Digital Hardware
Primary listing
XGAT
Employees
1,810
Headquarters
Flamatt, Switzerland
Website
Comet Holding AG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€1.7B
39.24
€5.41
1.72
€1.62
0.76%
Price and volume
Market cap
€1.7B
Beta
1.72
52-week high
€323.41
52-week low
€179.80
Average daily volume
3.3K
Dividend rate
€1.62
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.897
Quick ratio
1.164
Long term debt to equity
9.148
Total debt to equity
30.296
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
29.94%
Interest coverage (TTM)
22.04%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
64.54
Gross margin (TTM)
42.37%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.06%
Operating margin (TTM)
9.42%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
8.29%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€291,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.79%
Return on equity (TTM)
12.82%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
39.237
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.159
Price to book
4.99
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.62
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
50.185
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
1.99%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
4.226
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.76%
Forward dividend yield
0.76%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
27.24%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
123.46%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-3.21%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.41%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-14.70%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.11%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-24.61%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.15%
Bulls say / Bears say
Comet Holding AG posted a 37.5% year-over-year increase in Q1 2025 net sales to CHF 111.2 million and a 30.2% increase in incoming orders to CHF 118.5 million, driven by strong semiconductor demand, especially in AI and data center sectors. (Investing.com)
In H1 2025, net sales rose 20% compared to H1 2024, supported by robust demand in the Plasma Control Technologies division, demonstrating the company’s resilience in the semiconductor equipment market despite currency-driven profitability pressures. (TipRanks)
On April 6, 2025, RESEARCH PARTNERS AG upgraded Comet Holding from Hold to Buy and set an average one-year price target implying a 72.8% upside, expressing confidence in the company’s technology pipeline and market position. (Nasdaq)
Comet reduced its full-year 2025 guidance with net sales expected between CHF 460-500 million and an EBITDA margin of 10-14%, lower than the previous forecast of CHF 480-520 million and 17-20%, attributing the downgrade to volatile market conditions and currency headwinds. (Comet)
The company indicated there will not be a recovery in the Plasma Control Technologies division in the second half, and highlighted that x-ray units faced weak end-market demand, pointing to ongoing operational challenges. (Investing.com)
UBS analysts warned that the midpoint of Comet’s revised 2025 outlook points to significant downside risk versus consensus EPS estimates, highlighting potential risks to future earnings. (Investing.com)
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Comet Holding AG stock?
Comet Holding AG (COTN) has a market cap of €1.7B as of November 01, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Comet Holding AG stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Comet Holding AG (COTN) stock is 39.24 as of November 01, 2025.
Does Comet Holding AG stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Comet Holding AG (COTN) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 01, 2025, the dividend rate is €1.61842 and the yield is 0.76%. Comet Holding AG has a payout ratio of 29.94% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Comet Holding AG dividend payment date?
The next Comet Holding AG (COTN) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Comet Holding AG?
Comet Holding AG (COTN) has a beta rating of 1.72. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.