QM · rank #5 · 2026-10-21
SMHN
XETRA · EUR · $1.20B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +139.95% |
|---|---|
| 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). | $1.20B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-09-21 | $70.90 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-19 | $29.55 |
The AI research card
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Summary
SÜSS MicroTec SE (SMHN@XETRA) makes semiconductor equipment for photomask, advanced-backend, and wafer-cleaning applications, with demand centered on advanced packaging and large coater projects.
Rationale
The name fits quality_momentum because 12-1 momentum is strong, ROE is positive, margins are profitable, and the business has a large €473.7m backlog plus reaffirmed FY2026 guidance that supports earnings visibility.
Material risks
- 1Robotics and wafer-handling shortages at a key supplier could delay backlog conversion, trigger late-delivery penalties, and pressure FY2026 margins.
- 2The newly launched GreenTec wafer-cleaning line has no disclosed customer orders or revenue contribution yet, so any enthusiasm around it could prove premature if adoption is weak.
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