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QM · rank #4 · 2026-10-20
SMHN
XETRA · EUR · $1.40B (USD)
SignalStrong Buy6.8strength 6.8 / 10
verdict · PROCEED
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +130.30% |
|---|---|
| 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). | $1.40B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-09-18 | $68.05 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-19 | $29.55 |
The AI research card
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Summary
SÜSS MicroTec SE manufactures photomask, advanced packaging, bonding, and wafer-cleaning process equipment for semiconductor applications.
Rationale
High 12-1 price momentum (1.3030) is validated by accelerating H1 order intake (€410.0 million) and a €473.7 million backlog that provides substantial revenue visibility.
Material risks
- 1Robotics and wafer-handling component shortages at a key supplier could delay backlog conversion into Q4, causing missed delivery timelines and margin compression.
- 2The newly launched GreenTec GT200 wafer-cleaning line lacks disclosed customer orders or commercial validation in a highly competitive market segment.
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