Quality Momentum

QM · rank #2 · 2026-09-11

SMHN

XETRA · EUR · $1.51B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy8.0strength 8.0 / 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.
+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

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed