QM · rank #2 · 2026-09-11
SMHN
XETRA · EUR · $1.51B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +178.21% |
|---|---|
| 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 2026-08-12 | $83.15 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-12 | $29.89 |
The AI research card
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Summary
SÜSS MicroTec SE manufactures specialized equipment and packaging process solutions for high-growth semiconductor niches, particularly serving AI-related hardware demand.
Rationale
The stock's exceptional price momentum (1.7821) is supported by a record €474–476 million order backlog that provides clear revenue visibility to drive future improvements in its modest 8.24% ROE.
Material risks
- 1Execution risk that customer-side delays, pushouts, or cancellations prevent the record backlog from converting to recognized sales, especially given that H1 2026 sales are down year-over-year.
- 2Industry cycle risk where a broader downturn in semiconductor capital expenditure or a normalization of AI-driven capital spending curtails new order intake.
AI verdict council
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