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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1934
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Machinery
$3.1B
Mary G. Puma
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips. The company also provides aftermarket lifecycle products and services, including used tools, spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = ACLS ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ACLS AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC | 51 | 59 | 62 | 55 | 18.3x | 17.2x | 13.2% | 10.0% | 43.9% | 15.0% | 15.5% | -16.7% | 0.0% | 33.0x | $3.1B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 50.5/100. It ranks #1934 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
Average quality profile
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 59 | 62 | -3NEUTRAL |
| MOMENTUM | 55 | 54 | +1NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 62 | 55 | +7ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 48 | 89 | -41DRAG |
| STABILITY | 47 | 38 | +9ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 24 | 10 | +14ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy 13.2% (sector -1.9%)
GM 44% vs sector 44%, OM 15% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 13.1%
Rev growth -17%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 19.2x, Net debt/EBITDA -5.0x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) as a Hold with a composite score of 50.5/100 at a current price of $81.92. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 50.5/100 places it at rank #1934 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 44% signal strong pricing power.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC a Hold rating, with a composite score of 50.5/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1934 of 7,333 stocks, ACLS presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 59/100, ACLS shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 13.2% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 43.9% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 15.5% (sector avg: 1.0%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
ACLS's value score of 62/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 18.29x, an EV/EBITDA of 17.19x, a P/B ratio of 2.41x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
With an investment score of 48/100, ACLS exhibits moderate growth-oriented spending. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -16.7% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 10.0% (sector: 0.9%). The company appears to be balancing growth investments with capital returns, though the pace of investment may not be enough to accelerate top-line growth meaningfully.
ACLS demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 55/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at -16.7% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.67 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
With a stability score of 47/100, ACLS exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 33.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). While the balance sheet is not a major concern, the stock is subject to typical market volatility and may experience sharper drawdowns during risk-off episodes.
AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC's short interest score of 24/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 1.67), elevated leverage (D/E: 33.00x). At $3.1B (mid-cap), ACLS carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1934 of 7,333 overall (74th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 13.2% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 15.0% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While ACLS currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Short Int. (24) is the limiting factor — improvement here would lift the composite score most.
EV/EBITDA 50% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 794% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin IN LINE WITH SECTOR BENCHMARKS
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
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Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today the company's plans to participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:
Axcelis Technologies reported fourth-quarter 2025 results with revenue of US$238.33 million and net income of US$34.3 million, and issued first-quarter 2026 guidance of about US$195 million in revenue and GAAP diluted EPS of US$0.38. The earnings beat relative to analyst expectations contrasted with softer forward guidance, highlighting a tension between current operational strength and more cautious near-term outlook. With softer first-quarter guidance following an earnings beat, we'll now...
Multiple companies are exploring strategic transactions, including potential sales, mergers, and restructuring across various industries such as automotive, technology, and finance.
Axcelis Technologies reported earnings beating expectations, showing potential recovery in semiconductor equipment market despite current cyclical downturn, particularly in electric vehicle and power chip segments.
We recently published 10 Losing Stocks in an Otherwise Optimistic Market. Axcelis Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) was one of the worst performers on Wednesday. Axcelis ended two straight days of gains on Wednesday, slashing 16.74 percent to finish at $82.01 apiece as investor sentiment was dampened by a dismal earnings performance in both the full-year and […]