QM · rank #8 · 2026-07-24
BESI
AMSTERDAM · EUR · $21.39B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +128.66% |
|---|---|
| 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 2026-06-24 | $292.90 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-24 | $128.09 |
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Summary
BE Semiconductor Industries is a Dutch semiconductor assembly equipment maker specializing in advanced packaging, die-attach, and hybrid bonding tools, with concentrated exposure to AI computing and high-end mobile demand.
Rationale
The quality_momentum signal is strongly reinforced: momentum_12_1 of 1.29 aligns with accelerating revenue (+68.7% YoY Q2) and order intake (€562.6M H1-26 exceeding revenue), while ROE of 31% and 35.6% net margins confirm the quality leg is grounded in real operating leverage, not multiple expansion alone.
Material risks
- 1Besi does not hold a universal sole-source position in hybrid bonding or advanced packaging, meaning a technology shift or competitive win by a rival equipment vendor could erode the backlog visibility and pricing power that currently underpin margin expansion.
- 2The earnings risk flag (results reported 1 day prior to as_of_date) is neutralized by the strong Q2 beat and constructive Q3 guide (+10–15% QoQ), but any deceleration in AI capex from hyperscalers would directly compress Besi's order intake given its concentrated customer exposure.
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