QM · rank #15 · 2026-07-22
ACMR
NASDAQ · $6.83B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +322.48% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +7.6% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +9.5% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required. | $6.83B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-22 | $103.17 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20 | $24.42 |
The AI research card
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Summary
ACM Research makes wafer cleaning, electroplating, furnace and advanced packaging tools for semiconductor manufacturers, with recent growth led by ECP and packaging while cleaning remains a smaller but still growing/backlogged franchise.
Rationale
The signal fits a quality-momentum profile because the stock has strong 12-month momentum, revenue is accelerating 34% YoY in Q1 2026, gross margin rebounded to 46.5%, and profitability/returns remain positive with a sizable net cash position.
Material risks
- 1Tighter U.S. export controls or sanctions on China-linked semiconductor equipment could disrupt shipments, approvals and end-market demand, directly threatening the growth runway.
- 2Margin recovery could stall if product mix shifts back toward lower-margin semi-critical tools or inventory/proicing pressure persists, weakening the “quality” leg of the trade.
AI verdict council
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