Fitch Revises Outlook of Vontier Corporation to Negative; Affirms IDR at ‘BBB-‘

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Fitch Ratings has recently reassessed the ratings of Vontier Corporation ($NYSE:VNT) and its outstanding debt, affirming its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at ‘BBB-‘. This rating is supported by the company’s stable performance and debt-paying ability. The company’s current financial position has been strengthened by continued strong cash flow, while their recent decisions to increase capital expenditures have been factored into the ratings.

However, Fitch Ratings also revised Vontier Corporation’s Outlook to Negative. This is due to the company’s increasing leverage levels and associated debt-to-EBITDA ratio, as well as their heightened exposure to volatile markets and macroeconomic risks.

In addition, Vontier Corporation’s reliance on a single customer for a significant portion of their revenue has raised concern over the sustainability of their revenue base. Although the company has taken steps to diversify their customer base and revenue sources, further efforts will be needed to mitigate these risks in the long term.

Share Price

Despite the news, the market response appeared to be mostly positive. Vontier’s stock opened at $27.0 and closed at $27.5, up by 2.3% from the previous closing price of $26.9. This is an indication that investors are confident that Vontier Corporation is still a financially healthy company despite the revision. Live Quote…

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Analysis

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Peers

The company’s products are used in the manufacture of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar cells, and other electronic devices. Vontier’s competitors include Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co Ltd, CyberOptics Corp, and Nireco Corp.

– Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co Ltd ($SHSE:688630)

As of 2022, Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co Ltd has a market cap of 8.44B and a ROE of 8.6%. The company is engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of semiconductor equipment.

– CyberOptics Corp ($NASDAQ:CYBE)

CyberOptics Corporation is a global leader in high-precision sensing technology solutions that enable next-generation advanced factory automation and 3D metrology. The Company’s solutions are used in a wide range of industries such as semiconductor, electronics assembly, advanced packaging, automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, consumer and 3D printing. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, CyberOptics operates in 14 countries.

– Nireco Corp ($TSE:6863)

Nireco Corporation is a Japanese company that manufactures and sells machinery and equipment for the semiconductor and electronics industries. It has a market cap of 6.94B as of 2022 and a return on equity of 3.27%. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Summary

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