QM · rank #2 · 2026-07-24
AIXA
XETRA · EUR · $5.37B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +255.81% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +6.7% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +11.6% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $5.37B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-24 | $53.34 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-24 | $14.99 |
The AI research card
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Summary
AIXTRON SE is a semiconductor equipment maker supplying MOCVD tools for SiC, GaN, optoelectronics and advanced display applications, with recent wins in GaN and photonics supporting its compound-semi franchise.
Rationale
The name screens well for quality_momentum because trailing momentum is strong, profitability is positive, and the latest quarter plus €359m backlog and raised 2026 guidance reinforce durable order visibility rather than a pure sentiment trade.
Material risks
- 1ROHM and Renesas are building out in-house GaN epitaxy capability, which could erode future tool orders, pricing power and AIXTRON’s supplier position in its highest-share niches.
- 2A prolonged SiC/GaN capex downturn or export-control/geopolitical disruption, especially in Asia, could delay shipments and cap the momentum narrative despite current backlog.
AI verdict council
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