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    Entegris (ENTG) Earnings And Guidance Put Its Valuation Back In Focus

    Simply Wall St·08/10/2026 14:33:29
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    Entegris (ENTG) shares were in focus after the company reported second quarter results with sales of $883.2 million and net income of $93.6 million, along with new guidance for the second half of 2026.

    See our latest analysis for Entegris.

    The earnings release and new guidance appear to have shifted sentiment around Entegris, with the share price up 6.61% on the day, delivering a 69.81% year to date share price return and a 111.87% total shareholder return over the past year. This points to strong recent momentum.

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    Entegris now sits at the center of two clear narratives. Bulls point to rapid earnings growth and upbeat guidance, while bears question how much of that is already in the price. The valuation numbers help sort that out in the next section.

    Most Popular Narrative: 7.8% Undervalued

    At a last close of $152.08, the most followed narrative for Entegris points to a fair value of $165.00, which implies some upside if those assumptions play out.

    Investments and leadership in advanced materials for next-generation nodes, including CMP slurries, selective etch, and deposition materials, position Entegris to capitalize on upcoming node transitions (e.g., advanced logic, 3D NAND, HBM) and increasing semiconductor complexity, supporting higher ASPs and improved gross margins.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Curious what turns that product story into a higher fair value for Entegris. The narrative leans on faster earnings growth, rising margins, and a future earnings multiple that assumes the market keeps rewarding that profile.

    Result: Fair Value of $165.00 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, Entegris still faces real pressure from high gross leverage and heavy exposure to Asia, where trade policy or customer shifts could quickly challenge this upbeat narrative.

    Find out about the key risks to this Entegris narrative.

    Another View on Entegris Valuation

    While the AI driven narrative points to Entegris as 7.8% undervalued, the current P/E of 76.1x tells a very different story. That compares with 50.9x for the US Semiconductor industry, 58.8x for peers, and a fair ratio estimate of 36.9x, which signals meaningful valuation risk if sentiment cools.

    See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

    NasdaqGS:ENTG P/E Ratio as at Aug 2026
    NasdaqGS:ENTG P/E Ratio as at Aug 2026

    Next Steps

    With sentiment on Entegris split between opportunity and valuation risk, this is a moment to move quickly and test the narrative against the data yourself. To weigh both sides in one place, start with the 1 key reward and 3 important warning signs.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.