QM · rank #7 · 2026-09-04
JEN
XETRA · EUR · $2.64B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +110.51% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +8.8% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +8.3% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $2.64B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-05 | $38.90 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-05 | $18.48 |
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Summary
Jenoptik is a German photonics group supplying high-precision optical components, metrology systems, and photonic modules to OEM customers in semiconductor equipment, medical technology, and smart mobility markets.
Rationale
The momentum_12_1 of 1.11 is directly supported by a guidance raise to 5–9% revenue growth and 20–21% EBITDA margin after H1 2026 beat, while ROE of 8.9% and 8.3% net margins reflect genuine quality improvement rather than financial engineering, making the quality-momentum signal internally consistent.
Material risks
- 1Semiconductor equipment OEM concentration means the margin expansion and record €825m backlog are heavily cycle-dependent — a capex pause by leading-edge fabs would simultaneously compress the highest-margin segment and deflate the momentum signal that drives the thesis.
- 2H1 2026 reported revenue grew only ~1% despite ~3% constant-currency growth, signaling that FX headwinds are already masking underlying momentum; sustained euro strength could cause reported numbers to disappoint even if operational execution holds.
AI verdict council
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