BN · rank #2 · 2026-07-27
AIXA
XETRA · EUR · $5.17B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of the factors below; drives the rank. | 1.04 |
|---|---|
| Forward revenue growth Consensus forward revenue growth. | +34.6% |
| Forward net margin Consensus forward net margin. | +15.3% |
| Net margin TTM Trailing twelve month net margin. | +11.6% |
| Margin expansion Forward minus trailing net margin (percentage points). | +3.7% |
| Forward PEG Forward P/E to growth. Below 1 is cheap for the growth. | 2.08 |
| Debt / FCF Net debt relative to free cash flow. Lower is safer. | 0.04× |
| Analyst upside Spread between the consensus 12m target and the current price. | +28.8% |
| Last EPS surprise Most recent reported EPS versus consensus. | -171% |
| Market cap (USD) | $5.17B |
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Summary
AIXTRON SE designs and manufactures specialized MOCVD and epitaxy deposition equipment essential for producing GaN, SiC, and optoelectronic compound semiconductors.
Rationale
The model's 34.59% forward revenue growth projection is validated by a strong €171 million Q1 2026 order intake and upgraded FY 2026 guidance, reinforcing its position as a critical semiconductor tool chokepoint.
Material risks
- 1Key power or display customers successfully developing in-house epitaxy capabilities or qualifying alternative US/Asian vendors, which would dilute AIXTRON's proprietary technology moat.
- 2Elevated near-term earnings risk for the upcoming Q2 2026 print on July 30, following a massive -171.4% EPS surprise in Q1 and temporarily weak demand in the power electronics segments.
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