Sensata Technologies ST
United StatesTechnology · Scientific & Technical InstrumentsUSD
53.00 USD (+25.1%)
10 analysts
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Sensata Technologies is a global provider of sensors and instrumentation solutions for the automotive, industrial and aerospace sectors, generating recurring revenue from the sale of precision components and control systems.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend9.0
- ✓Attractive valuation7.7
- ✓Strong growth7.6
- ✕Little or no dividend4.5
- !Average business quality5.0
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsForward valuation is reasonable and growth is solid, but low return on capital and a high payout (80%) warrant caution before adding to the position.
Sensata shows a mixed profile: attractive forward valuation (forward P/E 10.36, FCF yield 8.17%) and strong earnings growth (70.70%), but with very weak return on equity (ROE 3.08%) and a moderate operating margin (16.39%) that limit business quality.
The main risk is the low return on equity (ROE 3.08%), which suggests limited value creation for shareholders despite accounting earnings growth.
Context and risks
No recent relevant news and no material exposure to current macro factors. The company operates in the technical instrumentation sector, with a healthy balance sheet (Net Debt/EBITDA of 2.64) that limits the impact of the rate hike, and its activity does not depend on commodities or conflict maritime routes.
Is Sensata Technologies stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 39% above the Technology median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 70.6 | 31.3 | +126% |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.6 | 20.4 | −48% |
| Price / book | 2.1 | 6.3 | −67% |
| Price / sales | 1.6 | 5.3 | −69% |
Sector: median of the 283 Technology companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 7.7 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3).
Average analyst target: 53.00 USD, +25.1% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 5.0 (sector 6.4), Growth 7.6 (sector 7.5).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Technology medianValuation
- P/E
- 70.6
- Forward P/E
- 10.4
- EV / EBITDA
- 10.6
- Price / book
- 2.1
- Price / sales
- 1.6
- PEG
- 0.24
- Market cap
- 6.2B USD
- Enterprise value
- 8.2B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 3.1%
- ROA
- 4.8%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 11.4%
- Gross margin
- 29.5%
- Operating margin
- 16.4%
- Net margin
- 2.4%
- Free cash flow
- 504.0M USD
- FCF yield
- 8.2%
- Cash conversion
- 65%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 2.4B USD
- Net debt
- 2.0B USD
- Cash
- 403.3M USD
- EBITDA
- 772.5M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 2.64
- Debt / equity
- 82.60
- Current ratio
- 2.29
- Quick ratio
- 1.40
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +5.0%
- Earnings growth
- +70.7%
- EPS (TTM)
- 0.60 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 4.09 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.1%
- Payout
- 80.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.24
- Analyst consensus
- none (10)
- Target price
- 53.00 USD
- 52-week range
- 28.16 – 53.89
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Is Sensata Technologies stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 39% above the Technology median on average. Valuation score: 7.7 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3). Average analyst target: 53.00 USD, +25.1% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Sensata Technologies get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.5 out of 10, rank 577 of 2,130 (better than 72% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (9.0) and its weakest, Dividend (4.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Sensata Technologies's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 70.6: the share price equals 70.6 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Technology median is 31.3. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 10.4.
How much is Sensata Technologies worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 6.2B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 8.2B USD.
How much debt does Sensata Technologies have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 2.0B USD. That is 2.64 times its EBITDA; the Technology median is 0.20.
Does Sensata Technologies pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 1.13% and it pays out 80% of its earnings.
How has Sensata Technologies stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 47.8% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 28.16 and 53.89 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Sensata Technologies?
10 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “none” and their average target is 53.00 USD (+25.1% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.