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Sensata Technologies Holding pl (ST) Stock Analysis

SellModerate Confidence

Technology · Scientific & Technical Instruments

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $41.27 — A.R:R is negative (-0.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: automotive end markets (57.0%).

Sensata Technologies develops and manufactures sensors, electrical protection components, and power conversion systems for automotive, industrial, aerospace, and defense markets globally. Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers drive ~57% of revenue; industrials and aerospace cover... Read more

$41.27+1.0% A.UpsideScore 5.0/10#9 of 14 Scientific & Technical Instruments
Stop $38.40Target $41.70(resistance)A.R:R -0.1:1
Analyst target$46.42+12.5%12 analysts
$41.70our TP
$41.27price
$46.42mean
$55

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $41.27 — A.R:R is negative (-0.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: automotive end markets (57.0%). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/7 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost analyst 0.70, earnings proximity 89d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Recent Analyst detected in news
Risks
Concentration risk — Geographic: automotive end markets (57.0%)
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (3.0% away)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)126.2
P/E (Fwd)10.3
Mkt Cap$6.1B
EV/EBITDA10.9
Profit Mgn1.3%
ROE1.7%
Rev Growth2.6%
Beta1.13
Dividend1.15%
Rating analysts24

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C1.62bearish
IV49%normal
Max Pain$13-69.7% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHGeographicautomotive end markets57%
    10-K Item 1A: 'Sales in our automotive end markets accounted for approximately 57% of our total net revenue in fiscal year 2025.'
  • MEDIUMGeographicChina20%
    10-K Item 1A: 'approximately 20% in China'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-01-26Item 5.02LOW
    Compensation Committee approved changes to compensation of CEO Stephan von Schuckmann and CFO Andrew Lynch effective July 1, 2026 — base salary increases and new LTI grants. No departure; routine annual review.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Quality Rank
0.0
Growth Rank
2.1
Value Rank
4.6

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Volume
0.0
Obv
1.0
Macd
3.9
Rsi
5.0
Ma Position
9.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA
GatesMomentum 3.8<4.5A.R:R -0.1=NEGATIVEInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.70EARNINGS PROXIMITY 89d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
61 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $34.35Resistance $42.55

Price Targets

$38
$42
A.Upside+1.0%
A.R:R-0.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-2.2% upside)
! Momentum score 3.8/10 — below 4.5 minimum
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-29 (89d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ST stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $41.27 — A.R:R is negative (-0.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: automotive end markets (57.0%). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Prior stop was $38.40. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the ST stock price target?

Take-profit target: $41.70 (+1.0% upside). Prior stop was $38.40. Stop-loss: $38.40.

What are the risks of investing in ST?

Concentration risk — Geographic: automotive end markets (57.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.0% away).

Is ST overvalued or undervalued?

Sensata Technologies Holding pl trades at a P/E of 126.2 (forward 10.3). TrendMatrix value score: 6.6/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about ST?

24 analysts cover ST with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $46.

What does Sensata Technologies Holding pl do?Sensata Technologies develops and manufactures sensors, electrical protection components, and power conversion systems...

Sensata Technologies develops and manufactures sensors, electrical protection components, and power conversion systems for automotive, industrial, aerospace, and defense markets globally. Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers drive ~57% of revenue; industrials and aerospace cover the rest. Ten-year average customer relationships and mission-critical embedded applications create high switching costs.

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