ACLS:NSD-Axcelis Technologies, Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Semiconductor Equipment & Materials | NSD

Last Closing Price

USD 43.71

Change

+2.79 (+6.82)%

Market Cap

USD 1.38B

Volume

0.32M

Average Target Price

USD 47.44 (+8.54%)
Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

About

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company offers high energy, high current, and medium current implanters for various application requirements. It also provides aftermarket lifecycle products and services, including used tools, spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training. It sells its equipment and services to semiconductor chip manufacturers through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Company Website : http://www.axcelis.com

Address : 108 Cherry Hill Drive, Beverly, MA, United States, 01915-1053

Employees : 1,004

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 1.43

52 Week High : 49.40

Short Ratio : 1.71

52 Week Low : 20.40

Shorted Shares : 707,769

200 Day Moving Average : 32.85

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 834,428

50 Day Moving Average : 40.93

Shares Held By Insiders : 17.59%

Short Percentage : 2.00%

Shares Held by Institutions : 87.39%

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2021-04-21 )

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Semiconductor Equipment & Materials)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 50.10% 81% B- 90% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 50.10% 81% B- 90% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 102.08% 33% F 70% C-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 102.08% 33% F 70% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 276.81% 39% F 86% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 276.81% 39% F 86% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 32.65% 48% F 80% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 32.65% 44% F 79% C+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 54.52% 41% F 31% F
Risk Adjusted Return 59.88% 48% F 78% C+
Market Capitalization 1.38B 37% F 69% D+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Semiconductor Equipment & Materials)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 28.03 84% B 38% F
Price/Book Ratio 2.95 78% C+ 51% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 19.83 74% C 23% F
EV/EBITDA 17.80 84% B 50% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 11.09% 52% F 80% B-
Return on Invested Capital 11.57% 70% C- 84% B
Return on Assets 6.19% 63% D 88% B+
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio 1.71 70% C- 58% F
Short Percent 2.52% 58% F 59% F
Beta 1.43 37% F 33% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Analyst Rating

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector