QM · rank #2 · 2026-09-09
SMHN
XETRA · EUR · $1.51B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +150.59% |
|---|---|
| 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 2026-08-10 | $77.30 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-08 | $30.85 |
The AI research card
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Summary
SÜSS MicroTec SE manufactures specialized equipment and process solutions for growth segments in the semiconductor industry, focusing on advanced packaging and AI-related applications.
Rationale
The robust 1.5059 momentum signal is fundamentally validated by accelerating H1 2026 order intake of €410m and a record €474–476m backlog that provides strong revenue visibility into 2027.
Material risks
- 1Execution risk that the record backlog fails to fully convert into revenue because of customer pushouts or cancellations, especially given that H1 2026 sales remain below prior-year levels.
- 2Competitive and technology-path risk if larger semiconductor equipment vendors or key customers develop alternative in-house process solutions that erode SUSS's specialized niche.
AI verdict council
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