Quality Momentum

QM · rank #4 · 2026-09-04

SMHN

XETRA · EUR · $1.51B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy6.9strength 6.9 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Momentum 12-1
Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago.
+143.30%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+8.2%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+5.9%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).
$1.51B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-08-05
$78.70
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-08-05
$32.35

The AI research card

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Summary

SÜSS MicroTec SE manufactures equipment and process solutions for advanced packaging and semiconductor inkjet deposition within the semiconductor industry.

Rationale

The strong momentum signal is supported by a record-high €473.7 million order book, which provides strong multi-year revenue visibility alongside positive free cash flow and sequentially improving EBIT margins.

Material risks

  • 1Key customers developing alternative deposition processes or in-house advanced packaging capabilities, which would displace the company's new Manz Asia semiconductor inkjet solutions.
  • 2Potential deferrals or cancellations of the record backlog scheduled for 2026–2027 delivery due to a cyclical downturn in global semiconductor CapEx.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed