Quality Momentum

QM · rank #2 · 2026-09-10

SMHN

XETRA · EUR · $1.51B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy7.4strength 7.4 / 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.
+166.61%
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 2026-08-11
$79.15
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-08-11
$29.69

The AI research card

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Summary

SÜSS MicroTec SE is a specialized semiconductor equipment manufacturer focusing on high-growth process solutions like advanced packaging for AI-related applications.

Rationale

The outstanding price momentum of 1.6661 is fundamentally supported by a record €474–476 million order book that provides strong revenue visibility into 2027 and validates the quality profile.

Material risks

  • 1Execution and conversion risk where customer pushouts or supply chain bottlenecks delay the record backlog from successfully translating into recognized revenue.
  • 2Cyclical exposure to a sudden cooling of global semiconductor capital expenditure or a normalization of AI-related hardware investments.

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