QM · rank #16 · 2026-07-24
ASM
AMSTERDAM · EUR · $50.32B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +82.00% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +24.9% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +31.0% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $50.32B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-24 | $969.20 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-24 | $532.53 |
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Summary
ASM International NV is a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer specializing in atomic layer deposition (ALD) and single-wafer epitaxy tools essential for advanced logic and memory nodes.
Rationale
The quality-momentum signal is validated by high return metrics (24.9% ROE, 31% margin) and strong price momentum supported by secular AI-driven demand and positive guidance revisions.
Material risks
- 1High customer concentration with the top five customers generating 51% of revenue, making ASM vulnerable to capex delays or potential in-house deposition development by these key accounts.
- 2Geopolitical and export-control restrictions, particularly involving China, which could choke off shipments and disrupt the recent rebound in China-related orders.
AI verdict council
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