QM · rank #7 · 2026-07-21
JEN
XETRA · EUR · $2.53B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +157.44% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +7.9% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +7.6% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $2.53B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-19 | $46.96 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20 | $18.24 |
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Summary
Jenoptik is a German photonics and precision optics group supplying optical systems and subsystems primarily to semiconductor equipment makers and OEM customers, with a growing data-center exposure.
Rationale
The momentum signal (1.57) is reinforced by a record Q1 2026 order intake of €356.9m (+74% YoY) and a €719m backlog that provide tangible earnings visibility, while improving EBITDA margins (18.4% in Q1, guided 19–21% for FY2026) support the quality leg of the screen.
Material risks
- 1Jenoptik's results are tightly coupled to semiconductor and OEM capex cycles, and the FY2025 EBITDA decline (~13% YoY) with soft Q4 orders shows how quickly earnings can deteriorate if data-center or chip-equipment spending stalls before the backlog converts.
- 2High customer concentration among a small number of OEM and semiconductor clients means a single large customer internalizing photonics capability or switching suppliers could rapidly deflate both the record backlog and the pricing power underpinning margin recovery.
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