QM · rank #2 · 2026-07-21
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 high-speed optical components, with a growing roster of industrial and research customers across GaN and AsP platforms.
Rationale
Strong 12-1 momentum (3.33) is reinforced by concrete fundamental catalysts — raised FY2026 guidance, ~30% YoY Q1 order intake growth, and named tool wins at Lumentum, ROHM, and MIT Lincoln Lab — suggesting the price move reflects real demand acceleration rather than pure sentiment rotation.
Material risks
- 1Customer concentration in a cyclical capex category: MOCVD order cycles are lumpy, and a single large customer (e.g., Lumentum or ROHM) deferring or canceling orders could sharply reverse the order intake momentum that is driving the signal.
- 2ROE of 6.7% and profit margin of 11.6% are modest for a semiconductor equipment name, leaving limited earnings buffer if the Malaysian expansion or convertible bond issuance pressures costs or dilutes returns before revenue scales.
AI verdict council
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