Quality Momentum

QM · rank #2 · 2026-09-08

SMHN

XETRA · EUR · $1.51B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy8.3strength 8.3 / 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.
+169.71%
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 2026-08-07
$83.20
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-08-08
$30.85

The AI research card

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Summary

SÜSS MicroTec SE designs and manufactures specialized equipment and process solutions for semiconductor growth segments, particularly those driven by AI packaging demand.

Rationale

The exceptional momentum signal of 1.6971 is backed by a record €474–476m order backlog that provides strong revenue visibility into 2027 and underpins the quality-growth thesis.

Material risks

  • 1Execution risk where customer pushouts or cancellations delay or prevent the conversion of the massive order backlog into recognized revenue.
  • 2Cyclical risk from a potential downturn in semiconductor capital spending or a normalization of AI-related investment.

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