QM · rank #2 · 2026-07-20
AIXA
XETRA · EUR · $5.66B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +333.32% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +6.7% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +11.6% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $5.66B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-19 | $59.84 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20 | $13.81 |
The AI research card
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Summary
AIXTRON SE designs and sells MOCVD deposition systems for compound semiconductors used in power electronics, optoelectronics, and AI-driven optical networking components.
Rationale
The momentum_12_1 signal of 3.33 is reinforced by a concrete fundamental catalyst—raised FY2026 guidance, 30% YoY order intake growth, and named tool wins at ROHM, Lumentum, and MIT Lincoln Lab—suggesting price strength is earnings-driven rather than pure sentiment.
Material risks
- 1Customer in-sourcing risk is real but not yet disqualifying—ROHM is scaling GaN production on AIXTRON's G10-GaN platform rather than displacing it, though deepening vertical integration by large IDMs could erode repeat equipment demand over a 2–3 year horizon.
- 2ROE of 6.7% and profit margin of 11.6% are modest for a semiconductor equipment name, meaning the quality leg of the strategy is thin and the trade is disproportionately dependent on momentum holding through any order-cycle softness or macro-driven capex deferral.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.