QM · rank #17 · 2026-07-27
ASM
AMSTERDAM · EUR · $50.32B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +74.81% |
|---|---|
| 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 2026-06-26 | $948.00 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-27 | $542.29 |
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Summary
ASM International NV is a leading Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer specializing in atomic layer deposition (ALD) and epitaxy tools critical for advanced logic and memory nodes [9].
Rationale
Strong quality-momentum metrics, including a 24.94% ROE and 0.7481 momentum score, are fundamentally supported by record 33% operating margins [1], a rising AI-driven backlog [1], and management guidance of a stronger second half of 2026 [1].
Material risks
- 1Extreme customer concentration, with the top five logic and memory customers representing 51% of total revenue, exposing ASM to capex delays or potential in-house technology development by a key client [9].
- 2Geopolitical and export-control restrictions, particularly regarding advanced shipments to China, which could derail the recent rebound in China-related order momentum [1, 9].
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