QM · rank #2 · 2026-07-27
AIXA
XETRA · EUR · $5.37B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +231.36% |
|---|---|
| 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 2026-06-26 | $52.12 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-27 | $15.73 |
The AI research card
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Summary
AIXTRON SE designs and supplies metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) systems used to manufacture compound semiconductor devices for power electronics, optoelectronics, and advanced displays.
Rationale
The exceptionally strong price momentum is validated by high fundamental quality, including a robust €359 million order backlog, a dominant ~90% market share in GaN/optoelectronics MOCVD tools, and recently upgraded full-year 2026 guidance fueled by AI optoelectronic interconnect demand.
Material risks
- 1Key accounts like ROHM and Renesas scaling in-house GaN epitaxy could concentrate buying power, alter historical tool ordering patterns, and erode AIXTRON's pricing power over time.
- 2High revenue exposure to Chinese capital expenditure cycles leaves the firm highly vulnerable to regional investment downturns and tightening geopolitical export-control regulations.
AI verdict council
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