QM · rank #5 · 2026-10-27
SMHN
XETRA · EUR · $1.20B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +127.12% |
|---|---|
| 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 2026-09-25 | $67.20 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-26 | $29.59 |
The AI research card
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Summary
SÜSS MicroTec SE manufactures specialized semiconductor equipment for advanced backend packaging and photomask processing, including lithography, bonding/debonding, coating, and wafer-cleaning platforms.
Rationale
Strong price momentum (1.2712) is supported by a record €410.0 million H1 order intake and a €473.7 million backlog, providing solid revenue visibility backed by AI-driven advanced-packaging demand.
Material risks
- 1Larger semiconductor equipment vendors or key customers internalizing bonding, cleaning, or coating capabilities, which would displace SÜSS's technology path and erode its qualification-based moat.
- 2Component shortages delaying equipment shipments during H2 2026 backlog conversion, risking revenue deferrals and margin pressure.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.