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(FARO) FARO Technologies - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US3116421021

FARO: Measurement Arms, Laser Trackers, Laser Projectors, Scanners, Software

FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:FARO) is a leading global provider of software-driven three-dimensional measurement, imaging, and realization solutions. The company specializes in delivering advanced tools for precision measurement and 3D data capture, serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, metal fabrication, and construction. Its product portfolio includes portable articulated measurement arms (FaroArm), large-volume laser measurement tools (FARO Laser Tracker), and laser-based projection systems (FARO Laser Projector) for industrial manufacturing and assembly processes. Additionally, FARO offers 3D laser scanning solutions (FaroScan Plan) and mobile scanning systems (FaroScan Plan) that integrate with drones and other mobile platforms for applications like metrology, reverse engineering, and building information modeling (BIM). The company also provides FARO Software, a suite of applications designed to integrate with its hardware products, enabling collaborative workflows and data merging for enhanced productivity. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, FARO Technologies has established itself as a key player in the 3D measurement and imaging industry, with a strong focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions.

The companys solutions are widely adopted in industries requiring high-precision measurement and 3D data capture. For instance, the FARO Laser Tracker is used for large-scale metrology in aerospace and automotive manufacturing, while the FARO Laser Projector aids in the assembly of complex components by projecting virtual templates. The FARO Mobile Laser Portfolio extends the utility of 3D scanning by enabling mobile and drone-based applications, which are increasingly used in construction and public safety. FARO Software plays a critical role in integrating data from these devices, providing a seamless workflow for users to process, analyze, and visualize 3D data. This integrated approach has positioned FARO as a one-stop solution provider for industries seeking to optimize their manufacturing, design, and quality control processes.

Based on the provided and , the 3-month forecast for FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:FARO) is as follows: The stock is expected to experience upward momentum in the short term, supported by the recent price action above the 20-day and 50-day Simple Moving Averages (SMA). The SMA 20 is at 29.92, with the last price of 31.40, indicating a bullish trend. However, the SMA 200 at 21.36 suggests that the stock is trading above its long-term average, which may indicate overbought conditions. The Average True Range (ATR) of 1.51 indicates moderate volatility, which could lead to price fluctuations but not extreme movements. From a perspective, the forward P/E of 30.77 indicates investor optimism about future earnings growth, despite the current P/E being 0.00. The P/S ratio of 1.47 is within a reasonable range for technology firms, signaling moderate valuation relative to sales. However, the negative Return on Equity (RoE) of -3.63% raises concerns about profitability. The market capitalization of $512.09 million reflects the companys established position in its niche market. Overall, the stock is likely to see continued upward pressure in the near term, driven by technical momentum and positive forward-looking valuations. However, investors should remain cautious due to the high forward P/E and negative RoE, which may indicate potential risks in the medium term.

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FARO Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 583m
Sector Technology
Industry Scientific & Technical Instruments
GiC Sub-Industry Electronic Equipment & Instruments
IPO / Inception 1997-09-18

FARO Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -29.0
Fundamental 20.8
Dividend Rating 0.0
Rel. Strength 45.6
Analysts 4.5/5
Fair Price Momentum 24.91 USD
Fair Price DCF 7.12 USD

FARO Dividends

No Dividends Paid

FARO Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -47.5%
Growth Correlation 12m 75.8%
Growth Correlation 5y -79%
CAGR 5y -10.86%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.12
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.07
Alpha 32.18
Beta 2.311
Volatility 59.58%
Current Volume 168.8k
Average Volume 20d 266.2k
What is the price of FARO stocks?
As of May 02, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 29.62 with a total of 168,755 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +11.40%, over one month by +7.73%, over three months by -7.28% and over the past year by +56.85%.
Is FARO Technologies a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, FARO Technologies is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 20.82 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of FARO as of May 2025 is 24.91. This means that FARO is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -15.9%.
Is FARO a buy, sell or hold?
FARO Technologies has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefor, it is recommend to buy FARO.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for FARO stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, FARO FARO Technologies will be worth about 29.9 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 29.62. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +0.91%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 41.5 40.1%
Analysts Target Price 41.5 40.1%
ValueRay Target Price 29.9 0.9%