CVD Equipment (CVV)


Market Price (9/6/2026): $6.645 | Market Cap: $46.0 MilSector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

CVD Equipment (CVV)


Market Price (9/6/2026): $6.645
Market Cap: $46.0 Mil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 22%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 18%

Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -52%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials. Themes include Nanomaterials, and Specialty Chemicals for Performance.

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -77%

Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -4.3 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -26%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 95x

Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 137%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -36%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -15%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -43%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 73%

High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 109%

Key risks
CVV key risks include [1] high customer concentration combined with a significant drop in new orders, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 22%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 18%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -52%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials. Themes include Nanomaterials, and Specialty Chemicals for Performance.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -77%
4 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -4.3 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -26%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 95x
6 Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 137%
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -36%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -15%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -43%
8 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 73%
9 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 109%
10 Key risks
CVV key risks include [1] high customer concentration combined with a significant drop in new orders, Show more.

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

CVD Equipment (CVV) stock has gained about 10% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. The divestiture of the SDC division significantly boosted net income and cash.

CVD Equipment completed the sale of its SDC division on April 1, 2026, for $17.4 million, generating approximately $15.0 million in net cash proceeds. This transaction resulted in a $13.9 million gain from discontinued operations, which was the primary driver for the company reporting a net income of $12.6 million for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), a substantial improvement compared to a net loss in the prior year.

2. The company achieved a significantly strengthened balance sheet and debt-free status.

Following the SDC divestiture, CVD Equipment ended fiscal Q2 2026 with approximately $23.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, marking a substantial increase from $8.7 million at December 31, 2025. The company also reported having no long-term debt, and stockholders' equity rose to $36.0 million from $24.7 million at the end of fiscal year 2025. This improved financial flexibility and strong cash position likely reassured investors.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

CVD Equipment (CVV) stock has gained about 10% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. The divestiture of the SDC division significantly boosted net income and cash.

CVD Equipment completed the sale of its SDC division on April 1, 2026, for $17.4 million, generating approximately $15.0 million in net cash proceeds. This transaction resulted in a $13.9 million gain from discontinued operations, which was the primary driver for the company reporting a net income of $12.6 million for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), a substantial improvement compared to a net loss in the prior year.

2. The company achieved a significantly strengthened balance sheet and debt-free status.

Following the SDC divestiture, CVD Equipment ended fiscal Q2 2026 with approximately $23.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, marking a substantial increase from $8.7 million at December 31, 2025. The company also reported having no long-term debt, and stockholders' equity rose to $36.0 million from $24.7 million at the end of fiscal year 2025. This improved financial flexibility and strong cash position likely reassured investors.

3. Operational restructuring efforts are expected to reduce fixed costs.

CVD Equipment substantially completed an operational restructuring during fiscal Q2 2026, with management anticipating these actions will materially reduce the company's fixed operating costs going forward. Despite a 42.6% decline in revenue from continuing operations to $2.0 million in fiscal Q2 2026 compared to $3.4 million in the prior year, the market likely viewed the restructuring as a positive step towards improving long-term operational efficiency and profitability.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 10.2% change in CVV stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 20.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269052026Change
Stock Price ($)5.966.5710.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1816-8.2%
P/S Multiple2.32.820.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)770.1%
Cumulative Contribution10.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVV10.2% 
Market (SPY)1.8%45.3%
Sector (XLI)1.2%33.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 85.1% change in CVV stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 183.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269052026Change
Stock Price ($)3.556.5785.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2516-34.2%
P/S Multiple1.02.8183.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)77-0.7%
Cumulative Contribution85.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVV85.1% 
Market (SPY)12.6%33.6%
Sector (XLI)-0.8%26.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 133.0% change in CVV stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 268.7% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259052026Change
Stock Price ($)2.826.57133.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2516-36.3%
P/S Multiple0.82.8268.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)77-0.9%
Cumulative Contribution133.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVV133.0% 
Market (SPY)20.4%36.6%
Sector (XLI)16.5%23.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -8.2% change in CVV stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/5/2026 was primarily driven by a -95.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239052026Change
Stock Price ($)7.166.57-8.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2916-44.5%
Net Income Margin (%)1.6%62.0%3833.8%
P/E Multiple105.74.5-95.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)77-2.1%
Cumulative Contribution-8.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVV-8.2% 
Market (SPY)77.1%21.7%
Sector (XLI)68.7%16.4%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
CVV Return14%33%-20%-1%-30%109%78%
Peers Return57%-22%27%-4%58%38%226%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CVV Win Rate50%58%33%33%42%44% 
Peers Win Rate60%38%57%43%57%51% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CVV Max Drawdown-44%-30%-73%-54%-46%-41% 
Peers Max Drawdown-31%-44%-41%-36%-43%-43% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: VECO, ASYS, ACLS, MKSI, AEIS.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/4/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventCVVS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-29.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven60 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-10.3%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.4%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven18 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-42.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.8%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven884 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-10.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.8%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven27 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-57.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven137.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven198 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-45.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven84.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven780 days105 days

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In The Past

CVD Equipment's stock fell -29.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 41.2% gain to breakeven.

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EventCVVS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-29.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven60 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-42.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.8%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven884 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-57.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven137.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven198 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-45.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven84.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven780 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-38.7%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven674 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-42.4%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven73.5%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven2567 days15 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-23.4%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.5%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven16 days1 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-31.8%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.7%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven11 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-42.5%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven74.0%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven140 days1085 days

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In The Past

CVD Equipment's stock fell -29.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 41.2% gain to breakeven.

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About CVD Equipment (CVV)

CVD Equipment Corporation (CVV) specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling advanced process equipment and solutions used for creating and manufacturing specialized materials and coatings. At its core, the company provides sophisticated systems vital for innovation and production across various high-tech industries. Its flagship offerings include Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) systems, which are instrumental in producing materials for aerospace components, medical devices, semiconductors, LEDs, carbon nanotubes, and solar cells.

Beyond CVD systems, CVV's extensive product portfolio encompasses rapid thermal processing systems for applications like implant activation and oxidation, as well as a range of furnaces for annealing, diffusion, and solar cell manufacturing. The company also supplies critical infrastructure components such as gas and liquid control systems, custom gas cylinder storage cabinets, and custom fabricated quartz-ware. Furthermore, CVD Equipment offers advanced material deposition services, including MesoPlasma direct write printing for fine feature patterns and Tantaline corrosion-resistant coatings for industrial components, along with providing carbon composites and electronic materials.

The company primarily serves a diverse and high-value customer base, including leading entities in the aerospace and defense sectors, medical device manufacturers, and electronic component producers. Additionally, CVV's specialized equipment and services are crucial for research and development efforts at universities, government laboratories, and various industrial research facilities.

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  • Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Systems: Equipment used for developing and manufacturing materials and coatings across various high-tech industries.
  • Rapid Thermal Processing Systems: Systems designed for quick thermal treatments like implant activation and oxidation in material processing.
  • Furnaces (Annealing, Diffusion, LP-CVD): Various types of furnaces used for processes such as annealing, diffusion, and solar cell manufacturing.
  • Gas and Liquid Control Systems: Systems including cabinets and delivery units for managing gases and chemicals in semiconductor and other industrial processes.
  • Quartz-ware (Fabrication, Repair, Replacement): Fabrication of custom and standard quartz components, along with repair and replacement services for existing quartz-ware.
  • MesoPlasma Direct Write Printing: A materials deposition process for creating fine feature patterns and coatings on various components.
  • Tantaline Corrosion Resistant Coating: A specialized coating offering superior corrosion resistance for various industrial components.
  • Carbon Composites and Electronic Materials: Supplies advanced carbon-based composite materials and various electronic materials.

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For the public company CVD Equipment (symbol: CVV), its major customers are primarily organizational entities and fall into the following categories:
  • Aerospace/defense industry
  • Medical component manufacturers
  • Electronic component manufacturers
  • Universities
  • Government and industrial laboratories

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Emmanuel Lakios, President and Chief Executive Officer

Emmanuel Lakios was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of CVD Equipment Corporation in January 2021. He joined the company in February 2017 as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Mr. Lakios brings over 39 years of experience in the aerospace, semiconductor, data storage, and optical device industries and holds several patents in process equipment and device structure. Before joining CVD Equipment, he served as President & CEO at Sensor Electronic Technology Inc (SETi), where he established it as an industry leader in UV LEDs. He also held the role of President & COO of Imago Scientific Instruments Corporation, overseeing its sale to Cameca Ametek. Additionally, he held various leadership positions at Veeco Instruments Inc., contributing to increased sales and market share.

Richard Catalano, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary

Richard Catalano was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of CVD Equipment Corporation, effective August 30, 2022. He began his career at KPMG LLP in 1982 and became an audit partner in 1993. Throughout his more than 35 years as an audit professional at KPMG LLP, Mr. Catalano advised a diverse range of clients on private equity-financed transactions, merger-related accounting, and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Dr. Jeffrey A. Brogan, Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Dr. Jeffrey Brogan was appointed as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for CVD Equipment on March 23, 2021. He previously served as Director of Sales and Marketing for CVD Materials Corporation and held General Management responsibilities for CVD MesoScribe Technologies Corporation. Dr. Brogan was the President and CEO of MesoScribe Technologies, Inc., leading its sale to CVD Equipment in 2017. He has over 20 years of experience in strategic sales & marketing, technology management, and advanced research & development.

Dr. Maxim S. Shatalov, Vice President, Engineering and Technology

Dr. Maxim Shatalov serves as the Vice President of Engineering and Technology at CVD Equipment Corporation.

Warren David Cheesman, Vice President, Manufacturing Operations

Warren David Cheesman is the Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at CVD Equipment Corporation, a position he assumed when he was appointed Chief Operating Officer on September 30, 2022.

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Key Business Risks for CVD Equipment (CVV)

  1. High Customer Concentration and Volatility in Orders: CVD Equipment faces a significant risk due to its high customer concentration, which, combined with a notable drop in new orders and a fluctuating backlog, directly impacts its revenue and profitability. For example, in Q3 2025, the CVD Equipment segment's revenue was heavily reliant on just three key customers, accounting for approximately 55% of the total quarterly revenue. This makes the company vulnerable to the business decisions and financial health of a limited number of clients.
  2. Operational Cash Burn and Liquidity Concerns: The company has been experiencing an operational cash drain, with a significant amount of cash used in operating activities. For the first nine months of 2025, net cash used from operating activities totaled $4.1 million, leading to a decrease in cash and cash equivalents from $12.6 million at the end of 2024 to $8.4 million by Q3 2025. This cash burn raises concerns about the company's liquidity and cash runway if order rates do not improve soon.
  3. Dependence on Volatile Government Funding and Lagging Product Adoption in Emerging Markets: A portion of CVD Equipment's R&D customer base is dependent on potentially volatile US government funding. Furthermore, the company faces the risk of lagging product adoption in emerging growth markets, which could hinder its expansion and growth prospects. The success of new product development for growth markets and the ability to gain market acceptance remain uncertainties.

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CVD Equipment Corporation (CVV) participates in several addressable markets related to its specialized process equipment and materials. The estimated global market sizes for its main products and services are as follows:

  • Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Systems: The global chemical vapor deposition (CVD) equipment market was valued at approximately USD 52.5 billion in 2024. Other sources suggest the market size was around USD 32.7 billion in 2024 or USD 26.87 billion in 2024. This market is projected to grow significantly in the coming years.
  • Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) Systems: The global rapid thermal processing (RTP) equipment market size was estimated to be USD 5.6 billion in 2023. This market is expected to reach USD 9.4 billion by 2032.
  • Diffusion Furnaces: The global diffusion furnace market size was approximately USD 2.5 billion in 2023. This market is projected to grow to around USD 1.2 billion by 2032. Another source indicates the global horizontal diffusion furnace market was valued at US$ 1.2 billion in 2024.
  • Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition (LPCVD) Furnaces: The global Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition (LPCVD) equipment market size was approximately USD 2.74 billion in 2024. Another source estimated the LPCVD equipment market at $2.5 billion in 2025.
  • Gas and Liquid Control Systems (for Semiconductor Fabrication): The global semiconductor gas delivery system market was valued at USD 2.8 billion in 2024. Other sources estimate the broader "semiconductor gas and chemical distribution systems market" at approximately $20 billion in 2024 or the global gas delivery systems market at US$24.6 billion in 2026.
  • Quartz-ware (for Semiconductor Equipment): The global semiconductor quartz materials and components market was valued at USD 595 million in 2024.
  • MesoPlasma Direct Write Printing (Direct Write Semiconductor Market): The global direct write semiconductor market was valued at USD 409.27 million in 2024. This market is projected to reach USD 708.67 million by 2032.
  • Tantaline Corrosion Resistant Coating (Corrosion Protective Coatings Market): The global corrosion protection coatings market size was approximately USD 11.76 billion in 2024. Another estimate for the corrosion protective coatings market size was USD 11.50 billion in 2024, while the global anticorrosion coatings market was valued at USD 36.72 billion in 2025.
  • Carbon Composites: The global carbon composites market size was valued at USD 22.67 billion in 2024. Other sources suggest the market was around USD 21.7 billion in 2023 or USD 24.37 billion in 2024. This market is projected to reach USD 41.68 billion by 2033.
  • Electronic Materials: The global electronic materials market size was valued at USD 68.81 billion in 2024. Other sources reported the global electronic materials and chemicals market size at USD 73.94 billion in 2024 or US$ 58.0 billion in 2023. This market is projected to grow to USD 113.33 billion by 2033.

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CVD Equipment Corporation (CVV) is expected to experience future revenue growth over the next two to three years driven by several key factors:

  1. Growth in the Aerospace & Defense Sector: CVD Equipment has consistently highlighted strong and ongoing demand from the aerospace and defense markets. This sector has been a primary contributor to increased revenue within the company's CVD equipment segment, including significant system orders.
  2. Expansion in High Power Electronics (Silicon Carbide - SiC): The company is strategically targeting the high-growth market of silicon carbide (SiC) for high-power electronics. Key initiatives include the launch of its new PVT200™ 200 mm silicon carbide crystal growth system, which has already secured a second customer evaluation order, and a multi-system order for SiC CVD coating reactors. CVD Equipment is actively focused on gaining traction for SiC crystal boule growth and epitaxy equipment for silicon carbide wafers.
  3. Demand in Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Materials/Energy Storage: CVD Equipment identifies electric vehicle (EV) battery materials and energy storage as a major target market. This includes developing and manufacturing equipment for materials like carbon nanotubes, graphene, and silicon nanowires, which are crucial for advanced battery performance and efficiency.
  4. Increased Demand for SDC Segment's Gas Delivery Equipment: The Stainless Design Concepts (SDC) segment, which provides ultra-high purity gas and chemical delivery control systems, has experienced higher demand. This segment has shown an increase in revenue, and strong order performance has contributed to the company's growing backlog.
  5. New Product Launches and Technology Development: The company has launched new products, such as the PVT200 system in 2024, and continues to invest in research and development. These efforts are aimed at developing new products and technologies, particularly for the high power electronics market, positioning the company for future opportunities.

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Share Issuance

  • Between December 31, 2024, and March 31, 2025, additional paid-in capital increased by $264,000.

Inbound Investments

  • In 2021, the company received $6.9 million from the sale of its 555 North Research Place facility.
  • Also in 2021, a $2.4 million gain was recognized from the forgiveness of a PPP loan.
  • In 2022, CVD Equipment Corporation recognized $1.5 million in Employee Retention Credits for two quarterly periods in 2021.

Outbound Investments

  • In May 2023, the company sold its candle line subsidiary.
  • The MesoScribe segment ceased operations as of September 30, 2024, contributing a $717,000 gain on equipment sales.

Capital Expenditures

  • Net property, plant, and equipment decreased from $12,596,000 at December 31, 2023, to $11,699,000 at December 31, 2024.
  • Net property, plant, and equipment increased from $12,261,000 at December 31, 2021, to $12,596,000 at December 31, 2022.
  • The primary focus for capital expenditures and investments in research and development and sales and marketing has been on aerospace & defense, high-power electronics, and EV battery materials/energy storage.

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Peer Outperformance in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

CVV has trailed 53% of its 70 Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components peers over 5Y. Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components ranks 7th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components constituents that CVV has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
96%
of 75 industry peers · 137.2% return
3Y
14%
of 73 industry peers · -15.8% return
5Y
47%
of 70 industry peers · 41.0% return
No Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten CVV by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components is CVV's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 31 20.5%108.7%190.3% CDNL 2702% · FIX 2049% · STRL 2005%
Marine Transportation 5 70.5%67.6%164.7% HOS 48321% · MATX 188% · KEX 165%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 14.3%63.4%115.4% CAT 322% · ALSN 270% · WAB 223%
Aerospace & Defense 55 -1.8%59.6%70.3% ATI 1074% · FTAI 885% · HWM 739%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -11.2%52.4%58.1% UBER 88% · CAR 58% · LYFT -65%
Rail Transportation 7 31.0%73.3%46.1% FSTR 135% · CSX 65% · UNP 51%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components ← 71 10.1%47.7%45.1% CRS 1411% · PSIX 952% · EROC 609%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 38.0%6.5%35.4% XPO 258% · R 251% · CVLG 209%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 2.7%36.2%32.8% DXPE 533% · AIT 289% · WCC 214%
Diversified Support Services 33 12.7%31.6%26.8% LIME 4173% · TH 371% · WLFC 360%
Electrical Components & Equipment 41 17.6%50.5%21.7% POWL 2201% · BE 1055% · VRT 900%
Building Products 33 -11.0%7.1%19.4% LMB 575% · GFF 398% · PPIH 300%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -10.1%-21.1%-6.3% HURN 214% · GRNQ 137% · CRAI 89%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 14.1%-1.3%-7.2% BLBD 213% · DE 90% · GENC 59%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 10.5%14.1%-8.5% RCMT 676% · CSW 141% · CSL 80%
Environmental & Facilities Services 29 -8.4%20.3%-12.0% CECO 880% · ADUR 558% · NVRI 352%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -31.3%-12.5%-26.0% EXLS 49% · BR 11% · G -23%
Passenger Airlines 11 2.4%0.2%-26.4% LTM 2504% · UAL 141% · SKYW 117%
Office Services & Supplies 9 12.0%25.4%-30.4% PBI 186% · TILE 157% · HNI 59%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 8.4%-18.4%-35.7% BBSI 86% · ADP 49% · KFY 31%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -8.2%-22.2%-39.1% CHRW 85% · FDX 67% · EXPD 62%
Security & Alarm Services 10 -36.1%7.1%-45.5% CIX 137% · MG 96% · NL 53%
Airport Services 3 -67.1%-76.5%-57.6% JOBY -34% · ASLE -58% · UP -100%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

CVVVECOASYSACLSMKSIAEISMedian
NameCVD Equi.Veeco In.Amtech S.Axcelis .MKS Advanced. 
Mkt Price6.5744.6714.95115.08260.31280.9079.88
Mkt Cap0.02.70.23.517.610.93.1
Rev LTM16655828664,3472,038761
Op Inc LTM-43078972627860
FCF LTM0439664558754
FCF 3Y Avg-243611447110775
CFO LTM057107563523866
CFO 3Y Avg-263812860320096

Growth & Margins

CVVVECOASYSACLSMKSIAEISMedian
NameCVD Equi.Veeco In.Amtech S.Axcelis .MKS Advanced. 
Rev Chg LTM-36.3%-7.7%-2.4%-3.3%16.3%24.6%-2.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-14.9%0.8%-11.2%-4.7%4.7%4.9%-1.9%
Rev Chg Q-42.6%-5.4%14.5%10.6%28.3%30.0%12.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-8.2%-1.3%3.6%2.4%6.8%7.0%3.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM-86.4%-65.8%204.9%-44.0%33.9%126.2%-5.0%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-135.1%-2.1%-367.6%-22.2%15.5%38.3%-12.2%
Op Mgn LTM-26.5%4.6%8.3%10.3%16.7%13.6%9.3%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-21.1%9.6%-3.8%17.2%14.8%8.8%9.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-3.3%-2.2%0.9%-1.3%1.7%2.1%-0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM3.0%8.8%11.7%8.7%14.6%11.7%10.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-8.0%9.2%9.2%13.2%15.6%11.6%10.4%
FCF/Rev LTM2.9%6.5%10.7%7.6%10.5%4.3%7.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-8.7%6.3%6.5%11.7%12.2%6.4%6.5%

Valuation

CVVVECOASYSACLSMKSIAEISMedian
NameCVD Equi.Veeco In.Amtech S.Axcelis .MKS Advanced. 
Mkt Cap0.02.70.23.517.610.93.1
P/S2.84.12.84.14.05.44.1
P/Op Inc-10.690.534.239.624.239.436.8
P/EBIT-11.485.335.331.825.842.233.6
P/E4.5116.757.738.240.049.844.9
P/CFO95.447.024.147.127.745.946.4
Total Yield22.0%0.9%1.7%2.6%2.9%2.2%2.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.4%0.1%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-9.4%2.3%4.7%3.3%4.8%1.9%2.8%
D/E0.00.10.10.00.20.10.1
Net D/E-0.5-0.0-0.3-0.10.2-0.0-0.1

Returns

CVVVECOASYSACLSMKSIAEISMedian
NameCVD Equi.Veeco In.Amtech S.Axcelis .MKS Advanced. 
1M Rtn-21.2%-13.4%0.0%-15.8%-10.6%-13.2%-13.3%
3M Rtn18.4%-23.6%-19.1%-21.8%-13.6%-4.7%-16.4%
6M Rtn77.6%47.4%15.7%39.9%24.2%-3.3%32.0%
12M Rtn137.2%82.3%132.9%42.8%150.2%83.0%107.9%
3Y Rtn-15.8%54.7%73.8%-39.8%171.6%147.8%64.3%
1M Excs Rtn-21.3%-13.6%-0.1%-15.9%-10.7%-13.4%-13.5%
3M Excs Rtn13.8%-28.1%-23.7%-26.3%-18.2%-9.2%-20.9%
6M Excs Rtn63.0%32.9%1.2%25.4%9.6%-17.9%17.5%
12M Excs Rtn107.8%68.4%114.5%27.3%138.3%68.7%88.2%
3Y Excs Rtn-77.4%-17.6%1.9%-109.4%98.6%68.9%-7.8%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Equipment181816179
Stainless Design Concepts (SDC)88775
MesoScribe011  
Intersegment revenue-0-1-1-1-0
Other - Tantaline  0  
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Materials   33
Corporate   0 
Total2627242616


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20232022202120202019
Stainless Design Concepts (SDC)22101
Intersegment revenue-00   
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Materials-011-4-1
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Equipment-2-1-3-1-2
Corporate-4-3-3-3-3
Total-5-2-5-8-5


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil202520242023
Stainless Design Concepts (SDC)232
MesoScribe010
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Equipment-1-3-3
Total11-1


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Equipment1516193226
Cash equivalents81212  
Stainless Design Concepts (SDC)43347
Other current assets000  
MesoScribe-010  
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Materials   22
Corporate   0 
Intersegment revenue   0 
Total2832353836


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$6.57 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.0 
First Trading Date03/01/1999 
Distance from 52W High-21.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$7.29$5.37
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-9.9%22.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility78.7%108.9%
Downside Capture239.56319.34
Upside Capture271.67356.54
Correlation (SPY)44.7%36.8%
CVV Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta4.453.412.843.003.141.14
Up Beta6.235.933.841.322.550.71
Down Beta5.142.401.624.952.941.49
Up Capture230%181%401%682%1537%136%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days8193162119336
Down Capture495%324%231%206%181%108%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days13233364129401

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CVV
CVV127.3%108.8%1.23-
Sector ETF (XLI)17.0%17.1%0.7523.0%
Equity (SPY)19.7%12.8%1.1336.6%
Gold (GLD)24.6%29.2%0.7520.5%
Commodities (DBC)43.8%20.3%1.671.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)9.1%13.6%0.39-2.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-28.1%43.8%-0.6320.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CVV
CVV5.4%78.3%0.40-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.4%17.6%0.5418.7%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.2%0.5721.5%
Gold (GLD)19.1%18.8%0.8211.4%
Commodities (DBC)10.7%19.5%0.432.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.7%18.9%-0.019.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.2%52.6%0.3812.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CVV
CVV-3.6%74.4%0.26-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.4%20.0%0.5919.1%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7220.7%
Gold (GLD)12.4%16.3%0.629.2%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%18.1%0.355.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.1912.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.7%66.2%1.037.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8142026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.2 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 731202634.0%
Average Daily Volume0.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity6.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.6%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/21/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/12/20265.2%4.2% 
5/14/2026-24.1%-10.4%-0.6%
11/10/2025-6.4%-0.3%-4.9%
8/12/2025-7.3%-2.5%-5.7%
5/13/2025-8.9%-12.0%8.1%
3/19/20250.3%-2.2%-2.5%
11/13/202415.5%12.3%53.8%
8/13/2024-3.1%-1.1%-13.9%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive774
# Negative141416
Median Positive4.5%6.7%11.3%
Median Negative-7.0%-11.2%-9.9%
Max Positive15.8%27.2%53.8%
Max Negative-26.5%-36.7%-29.1%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/12/20265.2%4.2% 
5/14/2026-24.1%-10.4%-0.6%
11/10/2025-6.4%-0.3%-4.9%
8/12/2025-7.3%-2.5%-5.7%
5/13/2025-8.9%-12.0%8.1%
3/19/20250.3%-2.2%-2.5%
11/13/202415.5%12.3%53.8%
8/13/2024-3.1%-1.1%-13.9%
5/13/2024-10.3%-15.7%-17.7%
3/28/20244.5%27.2%-5.1%
11/14/2023-0.7%-14.4%-13.8%
8/14/2023-1.7%3.2%6.5%
5/15/2023-26.5%-36.7%-20.1%
11/14/2022-6.8%-17.3%-9.2%
8/15/2022-10.5%-13.4%-15.4%
5/16/20221.7%2.8%-10.6%
3/31/20221.8%6.7%-2.7%
1/11/202215.8%19.3%14.6%
11/15/2021-10.6%-18.7%-29.1%
8/16/2021-4.7%-5.5%-13.7%
5/13/2021-3.9%-1.3%-1.4%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive774
# Negative141416
Median Positive4.5%6.7%11.3%
Median Negative-7.0%-11.2%-9.9%
Max Positive15.8%27.2%53.8%
Max Negative-26.5%-36.7%-29.1%

SEC Filings

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06/30/202608/12/202610-Q
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12/31/202503/30/202610-K
09/30/202511/10/202510-Q
06/30/202508/12/202510-Q
03/31/202505/13/202510-Q
12/31/202403/19/202510-K
09/30/202411/13/202410-Q
06/30/202408/13/202410-Q
03/31/202405/13/202410-Q
12/31/202303/28/202410-K
09/30/202311/14/202310-Q
06/30/202308/14/202310-Q
03/31/202305/15/202310-Q
12/31/202203/27/202310-K
09/30/202211/14/202210-Q
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06/30/202508/12/202510-Q
03/31/202505/13/202510-Q
12/31/202403/19/202510-K
09/30/202411/13/202410-Q
06/30/202408/13/202410-Q
03/31/202405/13/202410-Q
12/31/202303/28/202410-K
09/30/202311/14/202310-Q
06/30/202308/14/202310-Q
03/31/202305/15/202310-Q
12/31/202203/27/202310-K
09/30/202211/14/202210-Q
06/30/202208/15/202210-Q
03/31/202205/16/202210-Q
12/31/202103/31/202210-K
09/30/202111/15/202110-Q
06/30/202108/16/202110-Q
03/31/202105/13/202110-Q
12/31/202003/31/202110-K
09/30/202011/12/202010-Q
06/30/202008/14/202010-Q
03/31/202005/14/202010-Q
12/31/201903/30/202010-K
09/30/201911/12/201910-Q
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