nanometrics: perfekter rebound nach glänzenden zahlen!!! - 500 Beiträge pro Seite

[muellerthurgau]

nanometrics präsentiert perfekte zahlen und nach dem völlig überzogenen absturz von 55 auf 15$ gehts jetzt wieder nach oben.
heute 42% im +!

www.nanometrics.com

stay cool & long!
grüsse
m-t

[trendwatcher]

Noch einer, der sich mit mir freut ...

Nanometrics wird uns noch viel Spaß machen

- meint trendwatcher


PS.: Mag lieber Riesling. Aber bei Nanometrics sind wir uns einig!

[Plato]

Bis Jahresende könnte der Wert sogar wieder bei 60$ stehen. Ist mit einem KGV von 20 und phantastischen Wachstumsraten extrem unterbewertet.
NANO wurde nur im Soge der schlecht performenden Chip-Werte und dem starken Negativ-Momentum in die Tiefe gerissen (in nur 2 Monaten von 60$ auf 15$). Jetzt ist die Kehrtwende da.

[muellerthurgau]

hi friends,

juchu noch andere jungs an board
kaum zu glauben, wir sind die ersten, die auf nanometrics aufmerksam geworden sind., bin gestern - etwas spät - bei 24 E eingestiegen.

das negativmomentum war deutlich übertrieben, ähnlich wäre es wenn kiekert, bosch oder sonstwer aus der automobilindustrie innerhalb von 2 monaten sich viertelt während bmw, daimler nur 20% verlieren.

anscheinend sind jetzt nach den hervorragenden zahlen die investoren und analysten wieder aufgewacht, mit kurszielen halte ich mich bedeckt, die nächsten quartalszahlen sollte man m.m. auf jeden fall abwarten (ende januar), bis dahin dürfte die aktie gut angeschoben haben.

@trendwatcher: muellerthurgau resultiert aus meinem nachnamen und der - obwohl ur-münchner - vorliebe fürs frankenland

viele grüsse
m-t

ps: bin vor 2,5 wochen auf pixelworks aufmerksam geworden, stellen einen beschleuniger-chip für flachbildschirme her und arbeiten mit allen weltweit führenden herstellern zusammen. pxlw gibts seit 2-3 jahren und sie werden dieses jahr bei 40 mio. aktien mind. 0,35$ gewinn pro aktie machen.
pxlw hat den nasdaq rutsch innerhalb von 3 wochen wieder komplett wettgemacht, was auf ein extrem hartes standing hinweist.

[Plato]

Die Zahlen von PXLW sind aber nicht so gut. Sehr hohe Marktkapitalisierung, kleiner Umsatz, noch keine Gewinne. Da siehts bei unserer NANO ganz anders aus.

Übrigens: Scheint hier wohl ein kleiner aber feiner NANO Fanclub zu sein. Wie seid Ihr denn auf den Wert aufmerksam geworden? Ich beobachte schon länger alle Werte, die mit Nanotechnologie zu tun haben u. habe nur auf den richtigen Einstieg gewartet.

NANO hat die besten Kennzahlen, eine Technologie mit sehr hohen Wachstumsraten, die Firma macht Gewinne und hat 75% in 2 Wochen (völlig unbegründet) an Wert verloren. Die ideale Kombination zum Einstieg.

[FP1]

Hallo,

kaum zu glauben, dass sich noch jemand schon länger für Nanometrics
interessiert. Ich bin im April auf diese Aktie aufmerksam geworden,
als ich versucht habe, mich über alle mit Nanotechnologie arbeitenden öffentlich notierte Firmen ( aus den verschiedensten Geschäftsbereichen ) zu informieren. Da Nanometrics als einzige schon kräftige Gewinne aufweisen konnte, habe ich schwerpunktmäßig dort investiert. Es war - trotz nicht unerheblicher Volitalität, die bekanntlich Aufmerksamkeit auf sich zieht - die stillste Aktie, die ich kenne. Kein thread bei WO, beim amerikanischen yahoo und fool nur alle paar Tage eine kurze Meinungsäußerung. An einem Tag stellte
mein bescheidener Kauf 75% des Transaktionsvolumens in Deutschland dar. Nach dem Kurssturz, den ( erwarteten ) guten Zahlen und dem rebound ist die Aktie jetzt aus ihrem öffentlichen Dornröschenschlaf erwacht.
Ich denke, die Aussichten für die Zukunft sind gut, frage mich aber immer noch, wie es zu einem so gewaltigen Kurssturz ohne irgendeine negative Nachricht kommen konnte. Die Beantwortung dieser Frage dürfte für jeden langfristig denkenden Investor wichtig sein. Das Umfeld kann es nicht allein gewesen sein. Hat einer von Euch eine tiefschürfendere Erklärung ?

FP1

[trendwatcher]

Bei Nanometrics gab es schon mehrfach so extreme Schwankungen - mit rascher Kurserholung!

Vermutlich, weil Investoren bei der Nano-Technologiebranche auch in den USA noch unsicher sind -
und Nanometrics noch nicht so populär ist. "Tiefschürfend" erklären kann das wohl niemand.

Die starke Volatilität bei Nanometrics war schon mehrfach zu beobachten.
Deshalb blieb der Titel zunächst auf meiner watchlist.
Jetzt war die Gelegenheit supergünstig - unter 20 Euro ...

Nanometrics wird sich - mit Blick auf die Kennzahlen und den Ausbau der Produktionskapazitäten -
zu einem der besten Werte im Nano-Depot entwickeln

meint trendwatcher

[Rechtsüberholer]

Ihr sprecht hier von einer Trendumkehr. Leider habe ich keine Umsätze aus den USA gesehen, aber in Deutschland war das gehandelte Volumen so gering, dass der Kursauschlag ohne Bedeutung ist.

Persönlich halte ich den Nanobereich für sehr interessant, aber über den Zeitpunkt eines höheren voluminösen Einstiegs bin ich mir überhaupt nicht im Klaren.

Zur Info: Vom 23.-28.04.2001 wird in Hannover eine Messe bezüglich Nanotechnologie stattfinden. Unser Bedürfnis nach Wissen im Bereich der Nanotechnlogie wird nicht so einfach zu stillen sein. Ich werd mir die Zeit nehmen, um eventuelle Börsenaspiranten zu finden.

Gruss Rechtsüberholer

[FP1]

Die Umsätze waren am Freitag in den USA sehr hoch - 353.2000 Aktien
bei einem durchschnittlichen Handelsvolumen von 146.363 . Bei dem Aufwärtstrend ist das,denke ich, ein gutes Zeichen.
Der Hinweis auf die Messe ist sehr interessant. Könnte dazu führen,
daß diesem Aktiensegment auch bei uns mehr Aufmerksamkeit geschenkt wird.

FP1

[Plato]

@Rechtsüberholer: Die Umsätze in Deutschland sind völlig unerheblich. Ich kann sowieso nur jedem raten solch einen Titel direkt in den USA zu kaufen.

Warum ist die Aktie so stark ohne Gründe abgestürzt? Nun ja. Das Momentum spielt hier eine wichtige Rolle. Hinzu kam die Abwärtsbewegung bei den Chipherstellern. Da die fundamentalen Aussichten aber hervorragend sind u. das Momentum nun wieder eindeutig gedreht hat, spricht nichts dagegen, daß es wieder genau so schnell auf ein neues All Time High geht, wie die Aktie gefallen ist.
Investoren werden zukünftig bei Ihrer Anlageentscheidung viel stärker darauf achten, ob das Unternehmen schon einen Gewinn einfährt u. auch ein angemessenen KGV bzw. P/E hat. Beides ist bei NANO der Fall. Ich bin also sehr optimistisch für die weitere Entwicklung.

[muellerthurgau]

@alle nano-fans

endlich: eine kleine aber feine diskussion, verbunden mit fetten kursgewinnen (+70% in 2-3 tagen) wird für ein wenig mehr aufmerksamkeit sorgen - die leute gucken immer eher auf "grün" als auf "rot". meine transaktion letzte woche war von der schlechten dt. liquidität geprägt: meine order zur erfüllung des ask-limits wurde erst in berlin dann in ffm nicht entsprochen und auch die sofortige hochsetzung des limits wurde erst 60 minuten später entsprochen. kann jemand seine erfahrungen mit direkt orders in usa hier mitteilen? wieviel teurer ist das? taugt die usa-gschicht von consors was?

bis bald und nicht vergessen: aktuelle infos immer hier einstellen

bye
m-t

[muellerthurgau]

@alle

schon wieder 17% im plus in usa - da wird es einem ja langsam unheimlich... wenn morgen der kurs auf die 40 zuläuft, sollte man ja langsam ans teilverkaufen denken, da wäre ich dann bei 65% + in 4 tagen. langsam ist doch mal konsolidierung angesagt oder?

freue mich über eure meinungen...

bye
m-t

[EHF]

Stock Analysis of Nanometrics

Thank you for requesting an analysis of Nanometrics from VectorVest ProGraphics. The ticker symbol for Nanometrics is NANO. NANO is traded on the NASDAQ.

PRICE: NANO closed on 10/23/2000 at $31.63 per share.

VALUE: NANO has a Value of $33.1 per share. Value is the foundation of the VectorVest system. It is a measure of what a stock is currently worth. Value is based upon earnings, earnings growth rate, dividend payments, dividend growth rate, and financial performance. Current interest and inflation rates also play an important role in the computation of Value. When interest and/or inflation rates decrease, Value goes up. When interest rates and inflation increase, Value goes down. Sooner or later a stock`s Price and Value always converge.

RV (Relative Value): NANO has an RV of 1.33. On a scale of 0.00 to 2.00, an RV of 1.33 is excellent. RV reflects the long-term price appreciation potential of the stock compared to an alternative investment in AAA Corporate Bonds. Stocks with RV ratings above 1.00 have attractive upside potential. A stock will have an RV greater than 1.00 when its Value is greater than Price, and its Relative Safety (see below) and forecasted earnings growth rate are above average. In some cases, however, a stock`s RV will be above 1.00 even though its Value is well below Price. This happens when a stock has an exemplary record of financial performance and an above average earnings growth rate. In this case, the stock is currently selling at a premium, and the investor is banking on future earnings growth to drive the stock`s price higher. This information is very useful not only in knowing whether or not a stock has favorable price appreciation potential, but it also solves the riddle of whether to buy high growth, high P/E, or low growth, low P/E stocks. We believe that RV ratings above 1.00 are required to consistently achieve above average capital gains in the stock market.

RS (Relative Safety): NANO has an RS rating of 0.88. On a scale of 0.00 to 2.00, an RS of 0.88 is poor. VectorVest looks at safety from the viewpoint of an equity investor (one who is buying stock of a company) rather than that of a purchaser of debt (one who is lending money to the company). From this perspective, consistency of financial and operating performance, stock price appreciation history, and price volatility are the key factors used in the evaluation of Relative Safety (RS). Debt to equity ratio, capitalization, sales volume, business longevity and other factors are also considered, but to a lesser degree.
VectorVest favors steady, predictable performers. All stocks are rated on a scale of 0.00 to 2.00. A stock with an RS greater than 1.00 is safer and more predictable than the average of all stocks. A stock with an RS less than 1.00 is less predictable and riskier than the average stock.


RT (Relative Timing): NANO has an RT rating of 0.64. On a scale of 0.00 to 2.00, an RT of 0.64 is poor. RT is a fast, responsive, short-term price trend indicator. It analyzes the direction, magnitude, and dynamics of a stock`s price behavior over the last 13 weeks; then reflects and projects the short-term price performance of the stock. Once a stock`s Price has established a strong trend, it is expected to continue that trend for the short-term. If the trend dissipates, RT will gravitate towards 1.00. Should the price change dramatically, RT will notice the crucial turning point. When warranted, it will explode from a Price low and dive from a Price high.
All stocks are rated on a scale of 0.00 to 2.00. If RT is above 1.00,the stock`s Price is in an uptrend. Below 1.00, the stock`s Price is in a downtrend.


VST-Vector (VST): NANO has a VST-Vector rating of 0.93. On a scale of 0.00 to 2.00, an VST of 0.93 is fair. VST-Vector solves the dilemma of balancing Value, Safety and Timing. Stocks with high RV values often have low RS values, or stocks with low RV and RS values have high RT`s. How can we find the stocks with the best combinations of Value, Safety, and Timing?
The classic vector formula (square root of the sum of the squares) handles this problem. It combines a set of forces into a single indicator for ranking every stock in the VectorVest database. Stocks with the highest VST-Vector have the best combinations of Value, Safety and Timing. These are the ones to own for above average capital application.


GRT (Growth Rate): NANO has a GRT of 35 % per year. This is excellent. GRT stands for forecasted Earnings Growth Rate in percent per year. GRT is updated each week for every stock. Watch GRT trends very carefully. If the GRT trend is up, the stock`s Price will likely rise. If the GRT trend is down, the stock`s Price will increase more slowly, cease to increase, or subsequently fall.

Recommendation (REC): NANO has a Sell recommendation. REC reflects the cumulative effect of all the VectorVest parameters working together. These parameters are designed to help investors buy safe, undervalued stocks which are rising in price, and to avoid or sell risky, overvalued stocks which are falling in price.
VectorVest is tuned to give an "H" or "B" signal when a stock`s price is approximately 10% above a recent low, and an "S" signal when the stock`s price is approximately 10% below a recent high. High RV, RS stocks are favored toward receiving "B" REC`s, and sheltered from receiving "S" RECs.


STOP-PRICE: NANO has a Stop-Price of 34.58 per share. This is 2.95 or 9.3 % above its current closing Price. VectorVest analyzes over 7,400 stocks each day for Value, Safety and Timing, and calculates a Stop-Price for each stock. These Stop-Prices are based upon 13 week moving averages of closing prices, and are fine-tuned according to each stock`s fundamentals.
In the VectorVest system, a stock gets a "B" or an "H" recommendation if its price is above its Stop-Price, and an "S" recommendation if its price is below its Stop-Price.


DIV (Dividend): NANO does not pay a dividend. VectorVest focuses on annual, regular, cash dividends indicated by the most recent disbursement. Special distributions, one-time payments, stock dividends, etc., generally are not included in Dividend (DIV).

DY (Dividend Yield): NANO has a DY of 0 percent. This is below the current market average of 1.1 %. DY equals 100 x (DIV/PRICE), and is expressed as a percentage.

EY (Earnings Yield): NANO has an EY of 4.49%. This is above the current market average of 3.83%. EY equals 100 x (EARNINGS PER SHARE/PRICE), and is expressed as a percentage.

EPS (Earnings Per Share): NANO has an EPS of $1.42 per share. EPS stands for leading 12 months Earnings Per Share. VectorVest determines this forecast from a combination of recent earnings performance and traditional fiscal and/or calendar year earnings forecasts.

P/E (Price to Earnings Ratio): NANO has a P/E ratio of 22.27. This ratio is computed daily based upon Price and EPS. P/E = Price/EPS.

GPE (Growth to P/E Ratio): NANO has a GPE of 1.57. This ratio suggests that NANO is undervalued. Growth to P/E ratio is a popular measure of stock valuation which compares Earnings Growth Rate (GRT) to Price Earnings ratio (P/E). A stock is considered to be undervalued when GPE is greater than 1.00, and vice-versa. VectorVest believes that RV is a much better indicator of long-term value. The RV of 1.33 for NANO is excellent.

DS (Dividend Safety): NANO has a DS of 0. On a scale of 0 to 99, a DS of 0 is poor. DS is defined as the assurance that regular cash dividends will be declared and paid at current or at higher rates for the foreseeable future. Stocks with DS values above 50 on a scale of 0 to 99 are above average in safety.

RISK (Dividend Risk): NANO does not pay a dividend. All stocks in the VectorVest system that pay dividends are classified as having Low, Medium or High Dividend Risk (RISK). Stocks with DS values above 50 are above average in safety. These stocks are classified as having LOW or MEDIUM RISK. Stocks with DS values below 50 are below average in safety and are classified as having HIGH Risk.

DG (Dividend Growth): NANO has a DG of 0 percent per year. Dividend Growth is a subtle yet important indicator of a company`s historical financial performance and the board`s current outlook on the future use of funds.

YSG-VECTOR (Yield-Safety-Growth Vector): NANO has a YSG-Vector of 0. On a scale of 0.00 to 2.00, a YSG-Vector rating of 0 is very poor. VectorVest combines Dividend YIELD, SAFETY and GROWTH into a single parameter. YSG-Vector allows direct comparison of all dividend paying stocks. Stocks with the highest YSG-Vector values have the best combinations of Dividend Yield, Safety and Growth. These are the stocks to buy for above average current income and long-term growth.

VOL(100)s: NANO traded 290700 shares on 10/23/2000.

AVG VOL(100)s: NANO has an Average Volume of 152400. Average Volume is 50 day moving average of daily volume as computed by VectorVest.


% VOL: NANO had a Volume change of 90.8% from its 50 day moving average volume.

OPEN: NANO opened trading at $27.88 per share on 10/23/2000.

HIGH: NANO traded at a high of $31.63 per share on 10/23/2000.

LOW: NANO traded at a low of $27.13 per share on 10/23/2000.

CLOSE: NANO Closed trading at $31.63 per share on 10/23/2000.

% PRC: NANO showed a Price change of 17.7% from the prior day`s closing price.

INDUSTRY: NANO has been assigned to the Electronic (Semicndtr Eqp) Group. VectorVest classifies stocks into over 190 Industry Groups and 50 Business Sectors.

NANO has below average safety with well above average upside potential. It reflects a stock which is likely to give well above average, inconsistent returns over the long term.

The basic strategy of VectorVest is to buy low risk, high reward stocks. We suggest that Prudent investors buy enough high Relative Value, high Relative Safety stocks to keep the overall RV and RS ratings of their portfolios above 1.00. As you do this, you`ll find that your risk will go down and your investment performance will improve. Not a bad combination. Thank you for your interest in VectorVest ProGraphics.

Quelle: http://www.vectorvest.com
Datum: 23.10.2000

[derhaase]

Und hier noch mal der 3.Quartalsbericht vom 19.10.00:Nanometrics


Announces Record Revenues and Profits for the Third Quarter of 2000

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2000--Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq:NANO) today reported record revenues and profits for the third quarter ended September 30, 2000.

Total revenues for the third quarter of 2000 were $20.7 million, an increase of 110% over the third quarter of 1999. The increase in sales during the third quarter of 2000 resulted from continued strong demand for semiconductor process control metrology equipment particularly in the U.S. and Pacific Rim countries. Net income in the third quarter of 2000 was $4,040,000 or $0.33 per diluted share compared to a net income of $900,000 or $0.10 per diluted share for the same period last year.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2000, Nanometrics` revenues increased 134% to $55.0 million compared to revenues of $23.5 million for the same period in 1999. Net income for the first nine months of 2000 was $9,797,000, or $0.83 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $1,003,000 or $0.11 per diluted share for the same period in 1999. The Company`s financial position continues to be strong with cash and short-term investments totaling $74.0 million and working capital of $99.6 million.

About Nanometrics


Nanometrics Incorporated is a leading supplier of automated metrology equipment used in integrated circuit, flat panel display and magnetic head manufacturing. The Company`s corporate office is located at 310 DeGuigne Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, with sales and service offices worldwide. Nanometrics is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol NANO. Nanometrics` website is http://www.nanometrics.com.

NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands except share amounts)

Sept. 30, Dec. 31,
2000 1999
ASSETS (Unaudited)

CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,411 $ 3,442
Short-term investments 59,542 14,698
Accounts receivable, net of
allowances of $422 and $425 19,896 11,435
Inventories 11,370 9,460
Deferred income taxes 2,015 1,722
Prepaid expenses and other 2,783 1,196


Total current assets 110,017 41,953

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, Net 26,291 2,998

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 88 135

OTHER ASSETS 1,304 1,324

TOTAL $137,700 $ 46,410


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS` EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 4,186 $ 2,412
Accrued payroll and related expenses 1,940 751
Other current liabilities 2,394 1,721
Income taxes payable 772 464
Current portion of debt obligations 1,122 584

Total current liabilities 10,414 5,932

DEFERRED RENT 15 35

DEBT OBLIGATIONS 1,815 2,288

Total liabilities 12,244 8,255


SHAREHOLDERS` EQUITY:
Common stock, no par value;
25,000,000 shares
authorized; 11,514,643 and
9,163,998 outstanding 95,050 17,277
Retained earnings 30,405 20,608
Accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) 1 270

Total shareholders` equity 125,456 38,155

TOTAL $137,700 $ 46,410



NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999

NET REVENUES:
Product sales $ 19,119 $ 8,717 $ 50,563 $ 20,450
Service 1,539 1,104 4,414 3,083

Total net revenues 20,658 9,821 54,977 23,533

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of product sales 7,612 3,976 20,433 9,512
Cost of service 1,474 1,176 4,495 3,297
Research and development 2,438 1,099 6,557 3,209
Selling 2,544 1,519 7,300 4,105
General and
administrative 983 730 2,988 2,095

Total costs and expenses 15,051 8,500 41,773 22,218

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 5,607 1,321 13,204 1,315

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest income 1,137 171 3,028 483
Interest expense (19) (22) (60) (63)
Other, net (102) 67 (113) (26)

Total other income, net 1,016 216 2,855 394

INCOME BEFORE PROVISION
FOR INCOME TAXES 6,623 1,537 16,059 1,709

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 2,583 637 6,262 706

NET INCOME $ 4,040 $ 900 $ 9,797 $ 1,003

NET INCOME PER SHARE:
Basic $ .35 $ .10 $ .91 $ .11

Diluted $ .33 $ .10 $ .83 $ .11

SHARES USED IN PER SHARE
COMPUTATION:
Basic 11,393 8,823 10,794 8,760

Diluted 12,100 9,347 11,798 9,242


CONTACT: Nanometrics, Inc., Sunnyvale
Paul Nolan, 408/746-1600 ext. 122

[Plato]

Stock of the Day: Nanometrics: Highly Profitable Niche Player

Editor: Luciano Siracusano

If the Nasdaq intends to make a bottom for the year, we may well find out this week or next.

Assuming the 3100 level holds, then investors should use this moment to take a look at companies that turned in better-than-expected results in the third quarter, but
whose stock prices got battered in the indiscriminate slaughter.

One company that comes high on that list is a small cap called Nanometrics (NASDAQ: NANO - news).

We profiled Nanometrics when it was trading in the $50 range at the beginning of October. Friday, the stock closed at $25.25.

As we have pointed out before on this site, Nanometrics is on the cutting edge of thin film technology. Each thin film thickness measurement system is equipped with
computerized readout capability for measurement, visualization and control of film uniformity.

In addition, Nanometrics has developed new automated systems and tabletop products for emerging technologies using larger substrates such as 300-millimeter
wafers and larger flat panel displays.

The primary market served by the company is the semiconductor industry, which utilizes these products to monitor processes employed in the fabrication of
advanced integrated circuits. Other important markets are the flat panel display and magnetic head industries.

Manufacturers are quickly adopting new processes and technologies that increase the importance and utilization of thin film metrology systems. To achieve greater
semiconductor device speed, manufacturers are using copper and new insulating materials that require enhanced metrology solutions for the manufacturing process.

Although semiconductor companies and the capital equipment concerns that supply them have gone out of favor in recent weeks, the markets that Nanometrics
competes in are expected to stay strong, despite a moderation in the pace of growth for the overall industry in 2001. The integrated metrology market is still
expected to grow quickly over the coming two years, as companies seek new ways to increase the yields from the current manufacturing processes and improve
overall productivity.

According to a recent industry report from Needham & Company, ``the integrated metrology market should grow at a compound annual rate of 90% to 100% over
the next two years,`` which is about twice as fast as the process control market.

Nanometrics competes against KLA Tencor (NASDAQ: KLAC - news) and Therma-wave (NASDAQ: TWAV - news) in the non-metal thin film metrology
market and was able to capture about 12% of it in 1999, according to Dataquest.

In the integrated metrology equipment arena, Nanometrics is benefiting from its relationship with Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT - news) .

Other customers include IBM (NYSE: IBM - news), Motorola (NYSE: MOT - news) and Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN - news) .

The company is also benefiting from demand for equipment that helps to make and monitor the quality of flat panel displays. The steady stream of new notebooks,
desktop monitors, and handheld devices should continue to help drive sales in this growing market.

Nanometrics reported another excellent quarter in October, posting diluted share profits of $0.33, which came in four cents ahead of consensus expectations. This
represented a 230% advance over last year`s share profit results. Overall revenues came in at $20.7 million, more than doubling last year`s third-quarter total.

The company continues to see robust growth in Asia, with Taiwan, Japan and Korea now representing 62% of the company`s sales.

Several brokerages raised their year-ahead earnings forecasts after the report. Needham lifted its share profit estimates from $1.07 to $1.19 for 2000 and from
$1.48 to $1.53 for 2001.

With the stock changing hands at a recent $25, Nanometrics is being valued at roughly 16 times next year`s earnings-per-share estimate.

Given its hypergrowth revenue pace and the fact that the company competes in a niche of the semi-cap equipment market that is growing faster than the industry as a
whole, we continue to believe that Nanometrics carries a rewarding risk/reward profile.

Bottom Line

We would take advantage of the recent weakness in the Nasdaq and in the semiconductor sector to buy into Nanometrics at current levels.

[Plato]

Bid & Ask: A Total Bargain in the World of Semis



By Tom Byrne (10/3/00)
(Talk to Tom in his new `Tom`s Bid & Ask` message board.)

Nanometrics (NASDAQ: NANO - Quotes, News, Boards) is not a household name. But
listen to its client list: IBM, Hitachi, Motorola Applied Materials, Sony and Texas
Instruments. These giant companies have sought Nanometrics to supply them with
metrology systems that are used to make computer chips.

Last year, this was a penny stock, flirting with a stock price of $5. Today, the stock is
$50 and for good reason -- EARNINGS.

For its second quarter, total revenue was $18.3 million, an increase of 143% over the
second quarter of 1999. Operating income soared to $4.2 million, up from $395,000 a
year ago. Net income was $3.5 million, or $0.28 per share, compared to a net income of
$304,000, or $0.03 per share, for the same period last year.

Earnings of $0.28 per share clobbered expectations of $0.23 per share. The highest
estimate was $0.27 per share, so Nanometrics had what I like to call a blowout quarter.
Gross profit margins improved to 60%, up from 55% last year. Cash flow from operations
improved 19% to $4.3 million for the first six months of the year.

Income and cash flow are only two-thirds of the financial picture. Nanometrics also has a
rock-solid balance sheet. It has $96 million in cash and short-term investments. The
current ratio is 13-to-1, and it has only $2 million in long term debt, which it could easily
dissolve with one payment from its ample cash supply.

Nanometrics has been crushing estimates. It has beat estimates for eight straight
quarters, which means that the 2000 and 2001 forecasts are probably too low. Analysts
are looking for Nanometrics to earn $1.08 per share this year and $1.49 per share next
year. You can probably add $0.10 per share to each of those figures.

Nanometrics is growing like a weed, which has caused it pay $35 million to increase its
manufacturing facility by 300%. The remodeling of the facility is underway with
completion scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2000.

Nanometrics is going to need the space, because the industries it serves are booming.
Dataquest, an independent industry research company, estimates that worldwide
semiconductor sales will increase to approximately $251 billion in 2002 from $136 billion
in 1998, representing a compound annual growth rate of 17%.

To keep pace with the demand, capital equipment spending by semiconductor
manufacturers is estimated to reach $75 billion in 2002, up from $30 billion in 1998,
representing a compound annual growth rate of 26%. Similarly, according to Stanford
Resources, a display market research firm, the flat panel display market is expected to
grow to $26 billion in 2004 from $14 billion in 1998, representing a compound annual
growth rate of 11%.

Manufacturers of semiconductors, flat panel displays and magnetic recording heads are
experiencing several trends that are increasing the need for thin film metrology systems
including the growing use of Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP). Manufacturers
are adopting CMP to flatten, or planarize, thin films to obtain the ultra-flat surfaces
required for advanced photolithography. Nanometrics is a leading player in CMP
technology.

Manufacturers are quickly adopting new processes and technologies that increase the
importance and utilization of thin film metrology systems. To achieve greater
semiconductor device speed, manufacturers are using copper and new insulating
materials that require enhanced metrology solutions for the manufacturing process.

Nanometrics is on the cutting edge of thin film technology. Each thin film thickness
measurement system is equipped with computerized readout capability for
measurement, visualization and control of film uniformity. In addition, Nanometrics has
developed new automated systems and tabletop products for emerging technologies
using larger substrates such as 300-millimeter wafers and larger flat panel displays.

Semiconductors are becoming more complex as they operate at faster speeds with
smaller feature sizes. Next-generation chips employ larger dies that contain more
transistors and utilize increasing numbers of manufacturing process steps.

Competitive forces on semiconductor device manufacturers, such as price cutting and
shorter product life cycles, place pressure on the manufacturers to rapidly achieve
production efficiency. Semiconductor device manufacturers are using metrology systems
from Nanometrics throughout the fab to ensure that manufacturing processes scale
rapidly, are accurate and can be repeated on a consistent basis.

BOTTOM LINE:

At $50, Nanometrics is trading at 31.4 times my 2001 estimate of $1.59 per share.
That`s less than half its growth rate, which makes the stock look pretty cheap at
these levels.

[Plato]

November 14, 2000

NANOMETRICS INC (NANO)

Quarterly Report (SEC form 10-Q)

MANAGEMENT`S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

Results of Operations

Total net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2000 were $20,658,000, an increase of $10,837,000 or 110%
from the comparable period in 1999. For the nine months ended September 30, 2000, total net revenues of $54,977,000
increased by $31,444,000 or 134% from the comparable period in 1999. Product sales of $19,119,000 for the three months
ended September 30, 2000, increased $10,402,000 or 119% as compared with the same period in 1999. Product sales of
$50,563,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, increased $30,113,000 or 147% as compared with the same
period in 1999. The higher level of product sales resulted from increased shipments of Nanometrics` products in the U.S. and
Far East due primarily to stronger demand in the semiconductor industry. Service revenue of $1,539,000 and $4,414,000 for
the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2000, respectively, increased $435,000 or 39% and $1,331,000 or
43%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 1999 primarily as a result of higher service sales in the U.S. and the
Far East.

Cost of product sales as a percentage of product sales decreased to 40% in the third quarter of 2000 from 46% in the third
quarter of 1999 and decreased to 40% in the nine months ended September 30, 2000 from 47% for the same period in 1999
primarily because of higher sales volume in 2000 resulting in lower per unit manufacturing costs. Cost of service as a
percentage of service revenue decreased to 96% in the third quarter of 2000 from 107% in the third quarter of 1999 and
decreased to 102% in the nine months ended September 30, 2000 from 107% for the same period in 1999 primarily as a
result of higher service sales in the U.S. and the Far East.

Research and development expenses for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2000 increased
$1,339,000 or 122% and $3,348,000 or 104% respectively, compared to the same periods in 1999 resulting primarily from
increased headcount and related expenses for the development of new and enhanced products.

Selling expenses for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2000 increased by $1,025,000 or 67% and
$3,195,000 or 78% respectively, compared to the same periods in 1999 primarily because of increased headcount,
commission expenses and other expenses associated with higher sales levels.

General and administrative expenses for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2000 increased
$253,000 or 35% and $893,000 or 43% respectively, compared to the same periods in 1999 primarily as a result of higher
spending associated with the increased level of operations.

Total other income, net for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2000 increased $800,000 or 370%
and $2,461,000 or 625% respectively, from the comparable periods in 1999 due primarily to higher interest income resulting
from higher average short-term investments generated from the net proceeds received from the public offering of common
stock in March 2000.

As a result of the above, Nanometrics` income from operations was $5,607,000 and net income was $4,040,000 for the third
quarter of 2000 compared to income from operations of $1,321,000 and net income of $900,000 for the same period in 1999.
For the first nine months of 2000, Nanometrics` income from operations was $13,204,000 and net income was $9,797,000
which compared to income from operations of $1,315,000 and net income of $1,003,000 for the same period in 1999.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2000, Nanometrics had working capital of $99,603,000 compared to $36,021,000 at December 31, 1999.
The current ratio at September 30, 2000 was 10.6 to 1. We believe working capital including cash and short-term
investments of $73,953,000 will be sufficient to meet our needs at least through the next twelve months. Operating activities
for the first nine months of 2000 provided cash of $5,212,000 primarily from net income offset to some extent by higher
accounts receivable, while the net purchases of short-term investments used $44,845,000, capital expenditures used
$23,734,000 primarily for the purchase of a building, debt repayment used $347,000 and issuance of common stock provided
$74,143,000 which resulted primarily from a public offering of Common Stock in March 2000.

Forward Looking Statements

The foregoing Management`s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially
as a result of a number of factors including demand for Nanometrics` products, which is affected by factors including the
cyclicality of the semiconductor, magnetic recording head and flat panel display industries served by Nanometrics, patterns
of capital spending by customers, technological changes in the markets served by Nanometrics and its customers, market
acceptance of products of both Nanometrics and its customers, the timing, cancellation or delay of customer orders and
shipments, competition, including competitive pressure on product prices and changes in pricing by Nanometrics` customers
or suppliers, fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates particularly the Japanese yen, the proportion of direct sales
versus sales through distributors and representatives, market acceptance of new and enhanced versions of Nanometrics`
products, the timing of new product announcements and releases of products by Nanometrics or its competitors, including our
ability to design, introduce and manufacture new products on a timely and cost effective basis, the size and timing of
acquisitions of business, products or technologies, fluctuations in the availability and cost of components and subassemblies,
the outcome of patent infringement discussions and the factors set forth under "Management`s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Risk Factors" in the 1999 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Nanometrics
undertakes no obligation to update forward looking statements made in this report to reflect events or circumstances after the
date of this report or to update reasons why actual results could differ from those anticipated in such forward-looking
statements.


ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to financial market risks, which include changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do
not use derivative financial instruments. Instead, we actively manage the balances of current assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies to minimize currency fluctuation risk. As a result, a hypothetical 10% change in the foreign
currency exchange rates at September 30, 2000 would not have a material impact on our results of operations. Our
investments in marketable securities are subject to interest rate risk but due to the short-term nature of these investments,
interest rate changes would not have a material impact on their value at September 30, 2000. We also have fixed rate yen
denominated debt obligations in Japan that have no interest rate risk. At September 30, 2000, our total debt obligation was
$2,937,000 with a long-term portion of $1,815,000. A hypothetical 10% change in interest rates at September 30, 2000
would not have a material impact on our results of operations.

[SuPhi]

servus,
was mir aufgefallen ist und ich sehr merkwürdig finde ist, dass laut www.insidertrader.com schon zu 60% institutionelle drin sind. Dies würde heißen, dass die wirklich was drauf haben. UND: wo institutionelle drin sind steigen die kurse. ich persönlich bin total überzeugt von der nanotechnologie. allerdings glaube ich, dass nicht nur reine nano-firmen an der entwicklung dran sind.
CU

[TSIACOM]

Hallo,
da ich des Englisch`s nicht so mächtig bin, erklärt mir doch mal, was Nanometrics mit Nanotechnologie zu tun hat.
Bei NANOPHASE liegt dies auf der Hand und ist absolut nachvollziehbar, bei NANOMETRICS könnte ich etwas Aufklärungsarbeit gebrauchen. Wäre schön, wenn noch an diesem Wochenende Hilfe vo euch kommt, denn der derzeitige Kurs und die mir bekannten guten Quartalszahlen reizen mich zu einem Einstieg.
Gruß TSIACOM

[Stockadvisor]

Nanometrics hat nichts mit Nanotechnologie zu tun. Die Firma ist ein Zulieferer von High-Tech Geräten für die Halbleiter u. Flatscreenindustrie.

Hier die Produkte:
http://www.nanometrics.com/html_pages/home_products.htm

Der Vorteil: Es werden schon jetzt enorme Gewinne gemacht u. die Wachstumsraten sind wesentlich höher als der Industriedurchschnitt.

Siehe auch:
http://moneycentral.msn.com/investor/research/wizards/srwfun…

[Traumtaenzer]

..eigentlich sollte man bei "good news" ja verkaufen, aber die Bewertung
von Nanometrics ist einfach zu traum(tänzer)haft.
Ich suche die ganze Zeit den Haken an der Geschichte?!
Wachstumssorgen???
Egal, selbst,wenn die nur noch durschnittl. wachsen haben die ein geniales KGV.
In Wirklichkeit haben die aber bisher die Schätzungen immer geschlagen!

Auch die Rate der Institutionellen freut mich.
Je höher die ist, desto weniger wahrscheinlich ist, daß die Company unseriös ist.
Und je höher die Rate desto besser ist i.d.R. die Performance (vgl. z.B. mal BRCD)

Also wo ist der Fehler?
Warum gibt es "moderate buy" Ratings??

Ich weiß es nicht! Ist dies tatsächlich die erste "richtige" unentdeckte Perle??
Na ja jedenfalls habe ich nach sorgfältiger Abwägung aller Punkte mal zugeschlagen.
Ich hoffe es war die richtige Entscheidung.

[Plato]

Das "moderate buy" Rating wurde bei einen Kurs ausgesprochen, der 500% über dem akt. liegt. Als Kursziel wurde 54$ angegeben!

Außerdem ist NANO jetzt DIE billigste Aktie an der NASDAQ (nicht eine der billigsten!):


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[Stockadvisor]

Zitat aus dem US-Board:
"The Company has $6.86 in cash based on basic average weighted shares outstanding. I`ll give
you three guesses what that is worth. This cash was raised from the offering last year where
stock was sold at $38.50 / share and raised over $70 million. Wake up, guys!

At current prices, you can buy the Company for 4.3 times projected earnings when the market is
selling at 25 times. And NANO`s growth rate is huge. In fact, I read an article that said the
markets NANO participates in could grow 100% each year in the next 2 years. Worth magazine
said this stock was a screaming buy at $50. I don`t know if I agree with that. But at $12, come
on. They`re giving the stock away at these prices.

I realistically could seee this stock at $50 within a year, possibly higher if the 100% growth rate
pans out. This stock is now my second largest holding."

[trendwatcher]

Die "billigste Aktie an der Nasdaq" (s.o.)
wird rasch teurer - heute rund 20 Prozent!

Nanometrics ist damit immer noch stark unterbewertet!

trendwatcher

[Plato]

NANO schließt im Plus bei einem NASDAQ-Crash von fast 7%. Alle Achtung.

[cineman]

Kann mir einer sagen was Nanometrics genau macht??

Danke
cineman

[Mapel]

Dec 29,2000


Nanometrics Sees Revenue
In Quarter Missing Estimates
Dow Jones Newswires
MILPITAS, Calif. -- Nanometrics Inc. expects fourth-quarter revenue of about $20 million, down from earlier expectations of about $22.4 million to $22.7 million, due to shipment rescheduling by a large Korean electronics client late in the quarter.

The automated metrology equipment supplier to the integrated-circuit industry said it had previously expected fourth-quarter revenue to increase by 8% to 10% over third-quarter revenue of $20.7 million.

A First Call/Thomson Financial survey of analysts produced a consensus earnings estimate of 35 cents a share for Nanometrics in the fourth quarter and $1.18 a share for the year.

In the year-ago fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, the company earned $1.6 million, or 17 cents a share, on revenue of $12.8 million. In the most recent third quarter ended Sept. 30, the company earned $4 million, or 33 cents a share, on revenue of $20.7 million.

Nanometrics said customer uncertainty despite recent capital spending in the semiconductor sector requires a more cautious approach to quarterly shipments for the near term.

The shipment rescheduling by the Korean customer late in the quarter left the company with a "mismatch of available material," the company said.

Nanometrics said it expects growth to resume once the "uncertainty in the global economy subsides."

[rothfuchs]

he !

kann ich in € in dt. kaufen und für € in den usa verkaufen --->
dieselben scheine ???


danke!!!


--->schaut mal zu nanoclub.de

[Babyelch]

Eigentlich war ich auf der Suche nach Nanotechnologieunternehmen (bin dort schon investiert und möchte dies auch weiterhin tun). So stieß ich auch auf Nanometrics, da ja auch hier der Name "Nano" drin war. Nun gut. Hab mir die Sache angesehen und war von den Produkten nicht ganz so begeistert . Ein Blick auf die Fundamentalzahlen und die Zukunftsperspektiven...... Kurz um heute um 16,5 gekauft.
Kann es sein, daß die für das Jahr 2000 ein KGV (bei Kurs 15-17) von etwa 17 haben?

[erki]

nanometrics hat zwar einen schönen namen, aber mit nanotech nix zu tun--informiert euch bitte vorher!

[Babyelch]

Falls du mich meinst, habe ich auch auf der Homepage der Firma und in einem älterem Beitrag erkannt, daß Nanometrics nichts mit Nanotechnolohie zu tun hat. Wie gesagt nur durch den Namen NANO... aufmerksam geworden und durch die Zahlen überzeugt gewesen. Auch wenn die was anderes herstellen.
Nun meine alte Frage: Stimmt meine Überlegung bezüglich des KGV für 2000.

[TSIACOM]

Nanometrics hat insofern etwas mit Nanotechnologie zu tun, daß deren Meßsysteme Prüfungen im Nanometer-Bereich vollziehen. Mit dem KGV 2000 von etwa 15 hast Du recht, Babyelch. Das ist angesichts des rasanten Wachsums der letzten Quartale ausgesprochen preiswert. Allerdings muß man sehen, wie sich dieses Wachstum angesichts der Flaute im Halbleitermarkt in der nächsten Zeit fortsetzt.

[ovis]

Thursday February 15, 7:00 am Eastern Time

Press Release

Nanometrics Announces Financial Results for
the Fourth Quarter of 2000

MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 15, 2001--Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq:NANO - news) today
reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2000. The Company adopted the
SEC`s Staff Accounting Bulletin on Revenue Recognition known as SAB 101 in the fourth quarter of 2000. As a
result of this change in accounting principle, the Company`s financial results are being reported in two forms.
One is based on the Company`s historical accounting method as pro-forma and the other using the SAB 101
method.

Total pro-forma revenues for the fourth quarter of 2000 were $19.5 million, an increase of 52% compared with
$12.9 million for the fourth quarter of 1999. The increase in sales during the fourth quarter of 2000 resulted from
increased demand for the Company`s semiconductor process control metrology equipment, particularly in the
U.S. and Pacific Rim countries. Pro-forma net income in the fourth quarter of 2000 was $3.8 million or $0.32
per diluted share compared to a pro-forma net income of $1.6 million or $0.17 per diluted share for the same
period last year. Under SAB 101, total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2000 were $16.4 million and net
income was $2.7 million or $0.22 per diluted share.

For the year ended December 31, 2000, Nanometrics` pro-forma revenues increased 105% to $74.5 million
compared to revenues of $36.4 million for the same period in 1999. Pro-forma net income for the year ended
December 31, 2000 was $13.6 million or $1.15 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $2.6 million or
$0.28 per diluted share in 1999. Under SAB 101, total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2000 were
$69.5 and net income was $10.1 million or $0.86 per diluted share. The Company`s financial position continues
to be strong with cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $69.8 million.


ovis

[trendwatcher]

Jetzt gehts (mit guten Zahlen ... - s.u.) wieder aufwärts

trendwatcher

------------------------------------------------------------


Nanometrics Incorporated (NASDAQ: NANO) today reported revenues and profits for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001.

Total revenues for the first quarter of 2001 were $14.4 million, a decrease of 12% compared with $16.3 million for the first quarter of 2000. The reduction in first quarter revenues in 2001 resulted from a weakening demand for semiconductor process control equipment particularly in the U.S. and Pacific Rim countries. Net income in the first quarter of 2001 was $1.6 million or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $901,000 or $0.08 per diluted share for the same period last year. The Company`s financial position continues to be strong with cash and short-term investments totaling $69.1 million.

About Nanometrics: Nanometrics Incorporated is a leading supplier of integrated and automated metrology equipment used in advanced IC, flat panel display and magnetic head manufacturing. The Company`s corporate office is located at 1550 Buckeye Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035, with sales and service offices worldwide. Nanometrics is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol NANO. Nanometrics` website is http://www.nanometrics.com.

[TSIACOM]

Hey trendwatcher, wieso sind die Zahlen gut? Ist doch ein Umsatzrückgang oder hatte man hier noch weniger erwartet?
Und das die schwache Nachfrage bald vorbei ist, wird doch auch nicht gesagt. Kannst du mich aufklären?
Gruß TSIACOM

[trendwatcher]

Hallo TSIACOM,

richtig: es gibt einen Umsatz-Rückgang und eine schwächere Nachfrage.

Doch nicht so schlimm wie befürchtet.
Und von solchen Gewinnen können die meisten Nasdaq-Unternehmen nur träumen...

Deshalb auch wieder eine Kaufempfehlung:
"Wit SoundView from Hold to Buy".

Gruß trendwatcher

[EHF]

Nanometrics Opens New Korea Facility in Pyungtaek City; Increases
Products, Service and Collaborative R&D Projects with Regional Customers

MILPITAS, Calif., May 31, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nanometrics Korea, a
subsidiary of Nanometrics, Inc. (Nasdaq:NANO), a leading supplier of advanced
integrated and standalone metrology equipment for the semiconductor industry,
announced the opening of its new support and manufacturing facility in Pyungtaek
City, Korea. The new building is nearly five times larger than the previous
facility. Nanometrics Korea will continue to manufacture Nanometrics` Metra(R)
line of overlay metrology systems, provide technical support for all Nanometrics
products and collaborate on joint R&D development projects with key customers
within the region.

"Nanometrics has strong relationships with the leading DRAM manufacturers in
Korea," said Roger Ingalls, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Nanometrics.
"As Nanometrics` business continues to grow in Korea, we want to be sure that we
have adequate capacity to meet the manufacturing and support needs of our
customers in that region."

Nanometrics Korea has approximately 40 employees at its new facility, dedicated
to all areas of operation including sales, service, customer applications,
manufacturing and R&D. The new facility is over 39,000 sq. ft. on a 105,000 sq.
ft. lot.

Nanometrics Korea is located at 837 Hansan-ri, Chungbuk-myun, Pyungteak City,
Kyunggi-do (phone [phone]/fax [phone]).

About Nanometrics: Nanometrics, Inc. is a leading supplier of integrated and
standalone metrology equipment used for advanced IC, flat panel display and
magnetic head manufacturing. The Company`s corporate office is located at 1550
Buckeye Drive, Milpitas CA 95035 with sales and service offices worldwide.
Nanometrics is traded on Nasdaq under the symbol NANO. Nanometrics` website is
http://www.nanometrics.com./


CONTACT:          Nanometrics, Inc. 
                  Wally Fry, 408/435-9600 ext. 189         
                  [e-mail]
                  or
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                  [e-mail]

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[TSIACOM]

Hier im Tread ist es ja stiller als auf einem kirgisischen Friedhof. Hey Trendwatcher, Babyelch und alle anderen: So schlecht war die Performance von NANO in den letzten Wochen ja wohl doch nicht. Seid ihr noch dabei???
Gruß TSIACOM

[trendwatcher]

@TSIACOM

Natürlich bin ich noch dabei.
Nanometrics wird bald ein "Verdoppler" in meinem Depot sein:
Grund: Hatte bei Kursen unter 20 Euro noch zweimal nachgekauft ...

Schön, daß sich auch noch andere hier für solide Firmen interessieren ...

Weiterhin viel Erfolg wünscht

trendwatcher

[TSIACOM]

@trendwatcher
Deine Worte in des Bullen Gehörgang! Aber wir brauchen erst einen sich abzeichnenden Aufschwung im Chipsektor. Dann wird das mehr als ein Verdoppler...

[trendwatcher]

@TSIACOM

Heute geht es erneut deutlich weiter aufwärts:
Nanometrics könnte dem Aufschwung im Chipsektor vorauseilen ...

[TSIACOM]

@Trendwatcher
Was hat es eigentlich mit der Meldung, welche EHF reingestellt hat, auf sich? Das NANO einen Großteil des Umsatzes in Asien macht, ist bekannt. Sollte diese Geschichte tatsächlich neue Impulse bringen?
Die heutige Kursentwicklung ist jedenfalls wieder zufriedenstellend.
Es wäre schön, wenn noch ein paar Leute aus der alten Garde hier in der Diskussion mitmischen würden, sollte doch kein Tread in Dialogform werden.
Gruß TSIACOM

[trendwatcher]

Hallo TSIACOM,

mit Nanometrics geht es (bei gutem Umfeld) weiter kräftig aufwärts.

Die Meldung über das Asien-Engagement hat dazu wohl kaum beigetragen.
Entscheidender scheint das Umfeld (Nasdaq ...) zu sein.

Nanometrics macht dann immer rasch große Sprünge.

Ich kenne keine andere solide Aktie mit so hoher Volatilität ...
Zum Vergleich: Asyst (WKN 890407) - steigt auch wieder ordentlich.

Grüße von trendwatcher

[TSIACOM]

An einem guten Börsentag -besonders für den Chipsektor- scheint NANO immer überproportional gut zu laufen. Kann ruhig so bleiben!
@trendwatcher
Asyst ist im Umsatz im letzten Jahr richtig nach oben geknallt, allerdings war bei den letzten Quartalsmeldungen damit Schluß. Und man ist in die Verlustzone geschlittert. Den Wert kann man aber mal beobachten...
Gruß TSIACOM

[trendwatcher]

@tsiacom

Es geht (wieder) aufwärts ...:


Asyst Technologies "NT Buy" Datum: 02.07.2001

Die Analysten des Investmenthauses Merrill Lynch stufen die Aktien von Asyst Technologies (WKN 890407) auf „NT Buy“ herauf.

[TSIACOM]

Ja trendwatcher, das mag ja sein. Wer allerdings letztes Jahr im Februar auf die Analysten (auch Merrill Lynch)gehört hatte, ist jetzt der große Verlierer. Vielleicht hat sich M. L. auch gerade mit Aktien von denen eingedeckt.
Gruß TSIACOM

[TSIACOM]

Hey trendwatcher, bist du noch dabei??? Wir sind wieder bei 35 Dollar!
Gruß TSIACOM

[Boersenkrieger]

Netter Absturz von -22% . Die Quartalszahlen sollen ja nicht so toll ausfallen heißt es vom Unternehmen (25% schlechter als Vorquartal), werd mich auf die Lauer legen und demnächst zuschlagen. Nanometrics gefällt mir nämlich sehr gut und dann laß ich´s langfristig liegen und warte auf den Nanohype anno 2003 ??? 2004 oder erst 2008 oder so egal Hauptsach Hyp

[Andrija]

Das Interesse an eine Diskussion über Nanometrics scheint parallel mit dem gigantischen Kursverfall erlahmt zu sein. Inzwischen fällt NANO ohne Nachrichten ständig gegen den Trend. Ziehen die Kurse erst nach Erreichen des Break-Even wieder an? Die Cash-Positionen dürften in der Zwischenzeit wenigstens die Hälfte des Kurswerte erreicht haben.

[TSIACOM]

Nun sind wir mit NANO am Boden. Eine Erhohlung kommt auch erst mit Erhohlung des Chip-Marktes. Diese wurde schon mehrmals prophezeit, vielleicht in der 2. Jahreshälfte 2003???

[byhleguhre]

Da hat man mal den richtigen Riecher gehabt - und keiner will die Freude mit einem teilen.

Ist noch jemand dabei oder will noch jemand einsteigen ? Ich rate zu einem Blick auf den Chart - "the Sky is the Limit" ( naja sagen wir 10 USD ). Nebenbei, das war mal die Aktie mit dem Besten KGV an der NASDAQ und das bei einem Kurs um die 20. Seit oder trotz oder vielleicht sogar wegen der Veröffentlichung mäßiger Zahlen läuft sie immer weiter.

Es wartet auf Gesellschaft,

B.

[TSIACOM]

Nun, mit dem KGV ist das ja so eine Sache. Wenn vom Gewinn nur noch ein Zehntel der Glanzzeit kommt, ist die Aktie plötzlich sauteuer. Und wenn Verluste eingefahren werden, gibts gar kein KGV mehr...
Also muß es die Zukunft bringen...

[TSIACOM]

Na schau einer an:
Adam Harkness springt mit seiner Einschätzung zu NANO gleich von "Marktperformer" auf "Strong buy"!!!
Läuft da noch was durch die Pipeline???