Cohu, Inc. (COHU) Fair Value 2026

COHU · Instruments For Meas & Testing of Electricity & Elec Signals ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

9.0 /10

32 fundamental signals · 12 models active

Value Trap Risk

LOW (26/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-07-13, Cohu, Inc. (COHU) trades at $52.81, approximately 41% above CirclFi’s Bayesian DCF fair value of $37.58. QOC: 9.0/10. Value Trap Risk: 26/100 (LOW). 12/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
COHU
Price
$52.81
Quality Score
9.0/10
Value Trap Risk
26/100
Models Active
12/13
Last Updated
Strength: First Chicago suggests +2.6% upside with 55% confidence
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Valuation Matrix

12 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($52.81)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Bayesian DCF
High Conviction
$37.58 -28.8%
Earnings Power Value
High Conviction
$15.42 -70.8%
CUCE Ensemble
Low Conviction
$31.08 -41.1%
First Chicago
High Conviction
$54.18 +2.6%

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What Is Cohu, Inc. (COHU) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, the balance of valuation evidence tilts cautious on Cohu, Inc. at its current price of $52.81. The composite intrinsic value is estimated at $32.81 (-37.9% average return), with 8 models flagging overvaluation risk. The most optimistic model, PWERM, places fair value at $55.98 (+6.0%), while Dynamic NAV — the most conservative — estimates $8.35 (-84.2%). This +90.2% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Cohu, Inc.'s intrinsic worth.

What Do the Models Say About COHU?

12 of 13 models are currently active for COHU. Of these, 3 models suggest upside while 9 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates COHU's intrinsic value at $37.58, implying -28.8% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does COHU Rank in Instruments For Meas & Testing of Electricity & Elec Signals?

Among 8 Instruments For Meas & Testing of Electricity & Elec Signals stocks, COHU ranks #5 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 9.0/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 9.0 places COHU in the top tier.

Within the Instruments For Meas & Testing of Electricity & Elec Signals space, Cohu, Inc. competes in an environment where customer growth rate often separates market leaders from laggards. Understanding these industry-specific dynamics is essential context for interpreting our model outputs.

Is COHU a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns COHU a score of 26/100 (LOW). This indicates low risk. The financial profile does not exhibit typical value trap warning signs. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

12 of 13 models are active for Cohu, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, Cohu, Inc. is rated at 9.0/10. This strong-tier score demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +90.2% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every COHU valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across COHU's 12 active models, average confidence is 46%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cohu, Inc.

What is Cohu, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

Based on CirclFi's 13-model analysis, Cohu, Inc. (COHU) has multiple fair value estimates. The Bayesian DCF model runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion to estimate intrinsic value at $37.58. The Quality of Company score is 9.0/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is COHU overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $52.81, 3 of 12 active models suggest COHU may be undervalued, while 9 indicate potential overvaluation. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Cohu, Inc.'s business model in Instruments For Meas & Testing of Electricity & Elec Signals.

What does a Quality of Company score of 9.0 mean for COHU?

Cohu, Inc.'s QOC of 9.0/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on COHU?

CirclFi analyzes COHU with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 12 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is COHU a value trap in 2026?

Cohu, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 26/100 (LOW). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

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