Quality Momentum

QM · rank #9 · 2026-07-23

BESI

AMSTERDAM · EUR · $21.39B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy2.7strength 2.7 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Momentum 12-1
Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago.
+137.61%
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 2026-06-23
$296.80
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-06-23
$124.91

The AI research card

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Summary

BE Semiconductor Industries NV (Besi) is a Netherlands-based global leader in advanced semiconductor assembly equipment, specializing in high-growth packaging and hybrid bonding applications.

Rationale

The strong quality-momentum signal is validated by an exceptional 31.27% ROE, 24.0% profit margin, and a doubling of YoY orders that drive robust Q2 revenue growth guidance.

Material risks

  • 1Highly concentrated operational dependency on the adoption rate and capital spending cycles for advanced packaging and hybrid bonding technologies within the AI and datacenter markets.
  • 2Exposure to geopolitical tensions and evolving European export-control restrictions affecting semiconductor equipment shipments to major Asian and US customers.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed