QM · rank #6 · 2026-06-03

TER

NASDAQ · $61.46B

verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago.	+346.35%
ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months.	+28.7%
Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.	+22.6%
Market cap Size filter: > $500M required.	$61.46B
Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-05-04	$337.31
Anchor (far) Close on 2025-05-02	$75.57

The AI research card

Independent qualitative review of each pick before the order is placed.

Summary

Teradyne is a semiconductor test and industrial automation equipment manufacturer serving the chip and electronics industries.

Rationale

Strong 12-month momentum (3.46) combined with solid ROE (28.75%) and profit margin (22.55%) suggests operational quality is accelerating, fitting the quality_momentum thesis.

Material risks

1Semiconductor capex cycles are volatile; customer concentration among foundries/IDMs creates lumpy revenue and margin compression risk during downturns.
2Intense competition from Xcerra, LTX-Credence, and Asian test equipment makers pressures pricing power and market share in a consolidating industry.

Verdict reasoning

two_stage score=+3/3 verdicts={'openai': 'PROCEED', 'claude': 'PROCEED', 'gemini': 'PROCEED'} brief=caller-supplied