Quality Momentum

QM · rank #13 · 2026-07-20

AMKR

NASDAQ · $15.62B (USD)

SignalSell
verdict · CAUTION

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.
+352.07%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+10.0%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+6.2%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $500M required.
$15.62B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-06-18
$90.46
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-06-20
$20.01

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Summary

Amkor Technology (AMKR) is a leading OSAT provider supplying advanced packaging and test services to semiconductor customers across communications, computing, and automotive/industrial end markets.

Rationale

The name fits quality_momentum because 12-month price momentum is strong, ROE is solid at 10.0%, and Q1 2026 results showed record sales, better-than-expected EPS, and improving utilization.

Material risks

  • 1Heavy capex for advanced packaging and the Arizona facility is driving negative free cash flow and could pressure margins or balance-sheet flexibility if demand or ramp timing slips.
  • 2Amkor has no clearly evidenced sole-source/backlog moat, so customers can dual-source or internalize packaging and test, limiting pricing power in a competitive OSAT market.

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