Three lesser-known companies are critical to AI infrastructure: Camtek provides chip inspection, FormFactor enables chip testing, and Vertiv manages data center cooling, each playing a vital role in supporting the AI technology ecosystem.
Camtek Ltd (CAMT)
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Camtek Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of metrology and inspection equipment and software solutions for the semiconductor industry. Its systems inspect wafers for various semiconductor market segments, including Advanced Packaging, Chiplets, HBM, Compound Semiconductors, Memory, CMOS Image Sensors, Power, RF and MEMS, serving the industry's IDMs, OSATs, and foundries. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from China followed by Asia Pacific, Korea, United States, and Europe. The company's products and services include Surface Inspection, Bump Inspection and Metrology, and others.
Company Info
SIC—
Composite FIGI—
CIK0001109138
IPOJul 28, 2000
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Highlights
Market Cap$7.34B
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Revenue—
Gross Profit—
Net Income—
Employees709
WSO46,548,607
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Websitehttps://www.camtek.com
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Analysis
Share Price Chart
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Camtek Ltd, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Camtek Ltd (CAMT) has returned 42.68% so far this year and 210.98% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CAMT has achieved an annualized return of 54.54%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
CAMT
1M-4.50%
6M35.60%
YTD42.68%
1Y210.98%
5Y37.48%
10Y54.54%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Camtek Ltd (CAMT) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32.55% | 15.75% | -8.75% | 1.93% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 15.57% | -17.17% | -22.14% | 11.79% | 0.44% | 27.56% | 12.31% | -8.94% | 31.44% | 19.58% | -15.20% | 2.44% |
| 2024 | 13.06% | 1.66% | 4.63% | -3.34% | 27.01% | 20.93% | -16.83% | -9.07% | -9.90% | -0.69% | -6.84% | 9.21% |
| 2023 | 16.86% | 4.51% | 3.58% | -5.52% | 8.61% | 23.20% | 33.74% | 29.62% | 2.07% | -15.73% | 16.22% | 9.64% |
| 2022 | -20.76% | -12.43% | -8.03% | -2.62% | 1.16% | -16.58% | 18.93% | -6.48% | -10.92% | -3.24% | 4.10% | -9.74% |
| 2021 | 4.98% | 15.29% | 5.28% | 8.85% | 5.89% | 3.66% | -0.66% | 8.79% | -2.10% | -4.14% | 18.07% | -3.24% |
| 2020 | 0.71% | -10.83% | -20.19% | 25.51% | 25.88% | -3.68% | 20.05% | 0.32% | 0.07% | 6.84% | 5.72% | 15.44% |
| 2019 | 7.04% | 21.03% | 2.06% | 12.01% | -19.96% | 4.45% | 12.36% | -7.57% | 4.80% | 15.15% | -2.41% | 3.24% |
| 2018 | 17.16% | -3.10% | 2.74% | 3.46% | 17.81% | -9.48% | 11.22% | 23.24% | -15.48% | -7.00% | 5.62% | -21.91% |
| 2017 | 1.84% | 4.41% | 7.02% | -2.36% | 67.90% | -24.06% | 9.81% | -16.54% | 14.54% | 12.09% | 6.16% | -5.14% |
| 2016 | 11.62% | -11.98% | 10.53% | 31.13% | -8.52% | 16.22% | -2.36% | 2.41% | 11.15% |
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Camtek Ltd (CAMT) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of CAMT compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Camtek Ltd volatility is 4.74%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
News and Insights
The global inspection equipment market for the electronics industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.07% from 2025 to 2035, driven by the increasing complexity of electronic components and the demand for superior quality assurance. Advanced inspection technologies, such as Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), X-Ray inspection, and 3D inspection systems, are transforming the quality control processes across the sector.
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The latest trading day saw Camtek (CAMT) settling at $125.24, representing a +1.41% change from its previous close.
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