QM · rank #5 · 2026-07-20
SMHN
XETRA · EUR · $1.82B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +170.83% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +11.6% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +6.9% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $1.82B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-19 | $111.70 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20 | $41.24 |
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Summary
SÜSS MicroTec SE (SMHN@XETRA) is a German semiconductor equipment maker focused on backend processes like wafer bonding and photomask handling, with a €330.1m Q1 2026 backlog and 2026 sales guidance of €425–485m.
Rationale
The stock screens well for quality_momentum because share price strength is backed by solid profitability (ROE 11.6%, net margin 6.9%), positive cash generation, and a well-booked order pipeline that supports earnings visibility.
Material risks
- 1The biggest thesis risk is execution on the backlog, as Q1 2026 revenue and EPS fell sharply year on year despite record orders, showing conversion and cyclicality risk in semiconductor capex.
- 2Fast-entry MDAX inclusion and the recent AI-chip rally can amplify volatility, making the name vulnerable to a sharp reversal if semiconductor sentiment or index-flow support fades.
AI verdict council
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