AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:ACLS • US0545402085

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133.6 USD
-3.86 (-2.81%)
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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.

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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.
  • In the past 5 years ACLS has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ACLS had a positive operating cash flow.
ACLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFACLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.83%, ACLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ACLS has a better Return On Equity (11.62%) than 74.78% of its industry peers.
  • ACLS has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.93%) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ACLS is significantly above the industry average of 10.73%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (16.09%) for ACLS is well above the current ROIC(8.93%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector 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%
ACLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of ACLS (14.33%) is better than 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACLS has grown nicely.
  • ACLS has a Operating Margin of 14.22%. This is in the better half of the industry: ACLS outperforms 72.17% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ACLS has grown nicely.
  • ACLS has a Gross Margin (44.91%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • ACLS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
ACLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ACLS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ACLS Yearly Shares OutstandingACLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
ACLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsACLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • ACLS has an Altman-Z score of 9.84. This indicates that ACLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 9.84, ACLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.40. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACLS outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that ACLS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • ACLS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.04) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.4
Altman-Z 9.84
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC12.86%
ACLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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.
  • ACLS has a better Current ratio (4.77) than 70.43% of its industry peers.
  • 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 has a better Quick ratio (3.11) than 62.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.77
Quick Ratio 3.11
ACLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesACLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. ACLS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • ACLS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -20.81%.
  • ACLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 29.06% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, ACLS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.57% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, ACLS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.07% on average per year.
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 grow by 1.62% on average over the next years.
  • ACLS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y-23.59%
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.32%
Revenue Next 3Y8.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
ACLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
ACLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. ACLS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.43, the valuation of ACLS can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACLS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ACLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.15), we can say ACLS is valued inline with the index average.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.90 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ACLS.
  • ACLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ACLS is cheaper than 68.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.12. ACLS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.43
Fwd PE 35.9
ACLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 80.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACLS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • ACLS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACLS is cheaper than 84.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.37
EV/EBITDA 26.75
ACLS Per share dataACLS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of ACLS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.94
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.62%

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5. ACLS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ACLS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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ACLS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC

NASDAQ:ACLS (4/28/2026, 2:25:41 PM)

133.6

-3.86 (-2.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners108.05%
Inst Owner Change0.18%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change-2.17%
Market Cap4.11B
Revenue(TTM)839.05M
Net Income(TTM)120.24M
Analysts50.91
Price Target107.25 (-19.72%)
Short Float %11.47%
Short Ratio3.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.43
Fwd PE 35.9
P/S 4.89
P/FCF 38.37
P/OCF 34.7
P/B 3.97
P/tB 3.97
EV/EBITDA 26.75
EPS(TTM)4.87
EY3.65%
EPS(NY)3.72
Fwd EY2.79%
FCF(TTM)3.48
FCFY2.61%
OCF(TTM)3.85
OCFY2.88%
SpS27.3
BVpS33.67
TBVpS33.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.94
Graham Number60.7403 (-54.54%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.4
Debt/EBITDA 0.3
Cap/Depr 64.13%
Cap/Sales 1.35%
Interest Coverage 26.09
Cash Conversion 86.4%
Profit Quality 89%
Current Ratio 4.77
Quick Ratio 3.11
Altman-Z 9.84
F-Score5
WACC12.86%
ROIC/WACC0.69
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 3Y1.62%
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 3Y8.1%
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.


What is the valuation status of AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) stock?

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ACLS stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) is 27.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.97.