QM · rank #15 · 2026-09-10
ACMR
NASDAQ · $5.18B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +234.11% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +11.6% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +14.5% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required. | $5.18B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-11 | $79.92 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-11 | $23.92 |
The AI research card
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Summary
ACM Research supplies proprietary wafer wet-processing and electrochemical plating equipment to semiconductor fabs, with accelerating revenue driven by Ultra C Tahoe and Ultra ECP platforms for advanced packaging.
Rationale
A momentum_12_1 of 2.34 is reinforced by two consecutive quarters of 34–36% YoY revenue growth, a raised full-year guidance range of $1.125–$1.175B, a record order book, and a non-GAAP EPS beat of $0.19, all of which give the price trend fundamental backing rather than pure sentiment.
Material risks
- 1Heavy concentration in Asian/Chinese semiconductor customers means a single export-control tightening or sanctions expansion could abruptly cut off a material portion of shipments and field-service revenue, directly invalidating the growth trajectory underpinning both the momentum and quality signals.
- 2GAAP EPS is materially inflated by unrealized investment gains and equity-method income ($90M+ in Q2 alone), meaning reported profitability overstates true operating earnings quality and could reverse sharply if investment portfolios reprice.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.