QM · rank #7 · 2026-07-22
BESI
AMSTERDAM · EUR · $21.39B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +161.73% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +31.3% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +24.0% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $21.39B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-22 | $320.30 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20 | $122.38 |
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Summary
BE Semiconductor Industries NV (Besi) is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of advanced semiconductor assembly equipment, specializing in high-demand hybrid bonding and packaging solutions for AI, photonics, and data center applications.
Rationale
The strong 1.62 momentum signal and 31.3% ROE are fundamentally validated by a 104.5% year-on-year surge in Q1-26 orders, high backlog visibility exceeding current revenues, and expanding 24% net profit margins.
Material risks
- 1Growth is heavily dependent on the continued customer adoption rate of hybrid bonding and advanced packaging solutions, making the order backlog sensitive to shifts in AI and data center capital expenditure cycles.
- 2Exposure to geopolitical dynamics and potential Dutch or international export controls restricting the shipment of advanced semiconductor packaging tools to key global customers.
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