QM · rank #5 · 2026-07-23
JEN
XETRA · EUR · $2.61B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +157.50% |
|---|---|
| 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). | $2.61B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-23 | $47.20 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-23 | $18.33 |
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Summary
Jenoptik is a German photonics and precision optics group supplying optical systems and subsystems to semiconductor equipment makers, OEM customers, and industrial end markets, with its Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing segment as the primary profit driver.
Rationale
The momentum_12_1 of 1.58 likely reflects the market beginning to price in the record €356.9m Q1 2026 order intake and backlog of €719m, while the quality signals (ROE ~7.9%, margin ~7.6%) are modest but consistent with a capital-intensive precision manufacturer recovering toward its 19–21% EBITDA margin guidance — a credible quality-momentum setup.
Material risks
- 1High customer concentration in semiconductor and OEM capex means a single large customer internalizing photonics capability or deferring orders could rapidly deflate the record backlog that is the primary thesis support.
- 2FY2025 EPS fell from €1.62 to €1.26 on soft Q4 orders, demonstrating that earnings are highly cyclical and the current momentum signal could reverse sharply if data-center or chip capex softens before the backlog converts to revenue.
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