Analyst Upside

AU · rank #12 · 2026-07-20

SMHN

XETRA · EUR · $1.73B (USD)

SignalSell
verdict · CAUTION

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.809
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.13
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
2
Insider signal (90d)
Analyst upside
Consensus target $107.69
+35.8%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
-5.23%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.38
Gross margin TTM+34.8%
52w high$118.40
Market cap (USD)$1.73B

The AI research card

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Summary

SÜSS MicroTec SE makes semiconductor backend and photomask equipment, with H1 2025 sales growing strongly but order intake and backlog softening.

Rationale

The analyst-upside signal is reinforced by 35.8% upside to target, net positive estimate revisions over 30/60/90 days, high analyst rating, and 75% revision agreement, despite the weak prior earnings surprise.

Material risks

  • 1H1 2025 book-to-bill fell to 0.63 as order intake dropped 13.2% year on year, which could undercut future revenue growth if AI-related demand recovery slips.
  • 2Margin pressure from mix, Taiwan ramp-up costs, and inventory write-downs could keep earnings below expectations even if sales stay strong.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Error