AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ACLS • US0545402085
Current stock price
85.74 USD
+0.59 (+0.69%)
At close:
84 USD
-1.74 (-2.03%)
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This ACLS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ACLS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ACLS was profitable.
- In the past year ACLS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years ACLS has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years ACLS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of ACLS (8.83%) is better than 79.13% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.62%, ACLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.93%, ACLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- ACLS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.09%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.52%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.93%) for ACLS is well below the 3 year average (16.09%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ACLS had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.83% | ||
| ROE | 11.62% | ||
| ROIC | 8.93% |
ROA(3y)14.31%
ROA(5y)14.82%
ROE(3y)19.98%
ROE(5y)21.14%
ROIC(3y)16.09%
ROIC(5y)18.16%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.33%, ACLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- ACLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of ACLS (14.22%) is better than 71.30% of its industry peers.
- ACLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ACLS's Gross Margin of 44.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACLS outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
- ACLS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.33% | ||
| GM | 44.91% |
OM growth 3Y-14.92%
OM growth 5Y3.08%
PM growth 3Y-10.37%
PM growth 5Y6.35%
GM growth 3Y0.94%
GM growth 5Y1.43%
2. ACLS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ACLS is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ACLS has less shares outstanding
- ACLS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ACLS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- ACLS has an Altman-Z score of 6.92. This indicates that ACLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- ACLS has a Altman-Z score of 6.92. This is in the better half of the industry: ACLS outperforms 62.61% of its industry peers.
- ACLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.40. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- ACLS's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.40 is amongst the best of the industry. ACLS outperforms 81.74% of its industry peers.
- ACLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- ACLS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACLS outperforms 61.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC11.39%
2.3 Liquidity
- ACLS has a Current Ratio of 4.77. This indicates that ACLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.77, ACLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- ACLS has a Quick Ratio of 3.11. This indicates that ACLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- ACLS's Quick ratio of 3.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACLS outperforms 63.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.11 |
3. ACLS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for ACLS have decreased strongly by -20.81% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, ACLS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 29.06% on average per year.
- The Revenue for ACLS has decreased by -17.57% in the past year. This is quite bad
- ACLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.07% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.81%
EPS 3Y-3.74%
EPS 5Y29.06%
EPS Q2Q%-3.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y12.07%
Sales Q2Q%-5.58%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.80% on average over the next years.
- ACLS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.32% yearly.
EPS Next Y-23.59%
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. ACLS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.61, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ACLS.
- 90.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACLS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ACLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.79), we can say ACLS is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.04 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ACLS.
- 77.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACLS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- ACLS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ACLS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACLS is cheaper than 85.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ACLS is valued cheaper than 87.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ACLS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as ACLS's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. ACLS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for ACLS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
ACLS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
85.74
+0.59 (+0.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners107.81%
Inst Owner Change3.38%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change-1.07%
Market Cap2.63B
Revenue(TTM)839.05M
Net Income(TTM)120.24M
Analysts50.91
Price Target107.25 (25.09%)
Short Float %12.11%
Short Ratio4.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)24.43%
Min EPS beat(2)18.27%
Max EPS beat(2)30.58%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)66.14%
Min EPS beat(4)18.27%
Max EPS beat(4)163.95%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)40.33%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)31.33%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)28.84%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.66%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.66%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.58%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.76%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.72%
PT rev (1m)-2.39%
PT rev (3m)0.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-31.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-18.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.04 | ||
| P/S | 3.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.26 | ||
| P/B | 2.55 | ||
| P/tB | 2.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.14 |
EPS(TTM)4.87
EY5.68%
EPS(NY)3.72
Fwd EY4.34%
FCF(TTM)3.48
FCFY4.06%
OCF(TTM)3.85
OCFY4.49%
SpS27.31
BVpS33.68
TBVpS33.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.61
Graham Number60.75
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.83% | ||
| ROE | 11.62% | ||
| ROCE | 10.25% | ||
| ROIC | 8.93% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.17% | ||
| OM | 14.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.33% | ||
| GM | 44.91% | ||
| FCFM | 12.75% |
ROA(3y)14.31%
ROA(5y)14.82%
ROE(3y)19.98%
ROE(5y)21.14%
ROIC(3y)16.09%
ROIC(5y)18.16%
ROICexc(3y)30.86%
ROICexc(5y)36.82%
ROICexgc(3y)30.86%
ROICexgc(5y)36.82%
ROCE(3y)18.46%
ROCE(5y)20.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-38.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y-38.1%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.58%
OM growth 3Y-14.92%
OM growth 5Y3.08%
PM growth 3Y-10.37%
PM growth 5Y6.35%
GM growth 3Y0.94%
GM growth 5Y1.43%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 64.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | 89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.92 |
F-Score5
WACC11.39%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)99.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.37%
Profit Quality(3y)69.44%
Profit Quality(5y)92.72%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.81%
EPS 3Y-3.74%
EPS 5Y29.06%
EPS Q2Q%-3.25%
EPS Next Y-23.59%
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y12.07%
Sales Q2Q%-5.58%
Revenue Next Year2.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-43.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.49%
EBIT growth 5Y15.52%
EBIT Next Year-9.22%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-16.81%
FCF growth 3Y-19.47%
FCF growth 5Y11.43%
OCF growth 1Y-15.99%
OCF growth 3Y-18.13%
OCF growth 5Y11.16%
AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC / ACLS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ACLS.
Can you provide the valuation status for AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ACLS stock?
AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) is 17.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.55.
What is the earnings growth outlook for AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) is expected to decline by -23.59% in the next year.