QM · rank #1 · 2026-10-27

VICR

NASDAQ · $8.12B (USD)

SignalHold

verdict · CAUTION

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.	+479.33%
ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months.	+23.5%
Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.	+32.1%
Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required.	$8.12B
Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-09-25	$281.96
Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-26	$48.67

The AI research card

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Summary

Vicor makes high-density ChiP power modules and licenses VPD/Factorized Power IP for AI and high-current computing, with Q3 product and royalty revenue surging and backlog expanding.

Rationale

The name fits quality_momentum because it combines strong 12-1 price momentum with high ROE, premium margins, rising cash generation, and accelerating AI-led revenue/royalty growth.

Material risks

1Large OEMs and hyperscalers can multi-source VPD and source from named competitors, which could erode Vicor’s licensing leverage and module demand.
2Fab-1 is nearing capacity while Fab-2 equipment is not expected until Q2 2027, so supply constraints or litigation-driven delays could make growth lumpy.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI

Proceed

Claude

Caution

Gemini

Error