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AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ACLS - US0545402085 - Common Stock

93.1 USD
+3.21 (+3.58%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM
92.12 USD
-0.98 (-1.05%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall ACLS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ACLS against 113 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. ACLS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. ACLS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ACLS had positive earnings in the past year.
ACLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ACLS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ACLS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

ACLS has a Return On Assets of 10.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: ACLS outperforms 78.76% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.32%, ACLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.88% of the companies in the same industry.
ACLS has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACLS outperforms 81.42% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ACLS is significantly above the industry average of 10.75%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.49%) for ACLS is well below the 3 year average (21.34%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ACLS had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.05%
ROE 13.32%
ROIC 10.49%
ROA(3y)17.39%
ROA(5y)14.66%
ROE(3y)25.25%
ROE(5y)20.89%
ROIC(3y)21.34%
ROIC(5y)18.4%
ACLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

ACLS has a Profit Margin of 15.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: ACLS outperforms 73.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACLS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of ACLS (16.14%) is better than 76.11% of its industry peers.
ACLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ACLS has a Gross Margin of 44.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACLS outperforms 51.33% of its industry peers.
ACLS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.14%
PM (TTM) 15.93%
GM 44.68%
OM growth 3Y2.52%
OM growth 5Y24.03%
PM growth 3Y9.84%
PM growth 5Y31.85%
GM growth 3Y1.09%
GM growth 5Y1.22%
ACLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ACLS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACLS has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ACLS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ACLS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
ACLS Yearly Shares OutstandingACLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.21 indicates that ACLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ACLS (7.21) is better than 64.60% of its industry peers.
ACLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.34. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ACLS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.34) than 82.30% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that ACLS is not too dependend on debt financing.
ACLS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACLS outperforms 63.72% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.34
Altman-Z 7.21
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC10.94%
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 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.95 indicates that ACLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 4.95, ACLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.32 indicates that ACLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.32, ACLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.95
Quick Ratio 3.32
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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ACLS have decreased strongly by -27.22% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 64.54% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, ACLS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -20.69% in the last year.
ACLS shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 24.30% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.22%
EPS 3Y28.48%
EPS 5Y64.54%
EPS Q2Q%-18.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.69%
Revenue growth 3Y15.4%
Revenue growth 5Y24.3%
Sales Q2Q%-16.74%

3.2 Future

ACLS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -9.09% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ACLS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-25.98%
EPS Next 2Y-13.2%
EPS Next 3Y-9.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-19.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.11%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 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 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.92, the valuation of ACLS can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACLS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ACLS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.09, the valuation of ACLS can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACLS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ACLS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.92
Fwd PE 20.09
ACLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ACLS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ACLS is valued cheaper than 88.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.27
EV/EBITDA 13.65
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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as ACLS's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y-13.2%
EPS Next 3Y-9.09%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC

NASDAQ:ACLS (1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 92.12 -0.98 (-1.05%)

93.1

+3.21 (+3.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners104.51%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change-0.47%
Market Cap2.89B
Revenue(TTM)853.13M
Net Income(TTM)135.90M
Analysts72.86
Price Target106.86 (14.78%)
Short Float %13.82%
Short Ratio7.52
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)35.02%
Min EPS beat(2)18.27%
Max EPS beat(2)51.76%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)63.7%
Min EPS beat(4)18.27%
Max EPS beat(4)163.95%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)37.07%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)30.57%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)28.34%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.69%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.69%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.76%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.45%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.56%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)7.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.92
Fwd PE 20.09
P/S 3.38
P/FCF 23.27
P/OCF 20.97
P/B 2.83
P/tB 2.83
EV/EBITDA 13.65
EPS(TTM)4.92
EY5.28%
EPS(NY)4.63
Fwd EY4.98%
FCF(TTM)4
FCFY4.3%
OCF(TTM)4.44
OCFY4.77%
SpS27.52
BVpS32.91
TBVpS32.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number60.36
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.05%
ROE 13.32%
ROCE 11.94%
ROIC 10.49%
ROICexc 17.19%
ROICexgc 17.19%
OM 16.14%
PM (TTM) 15.93%
GM 44.68%
FCFM 14.54%
ROA(3y)17.39%
ROA(5y)14.66%
ROE(3y)25.25%
ROE(5y)20.89%
ROIC(3y)21.34%
ROIC(5y)18.4%
ROICexc(3y)45.35%
ROICexc(5y)37.49%
ROICexgc(3y)45.35%
ROICexgc(5y)37.49%
ROCE(3y)24.29%
ROCE(5y)20.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y39%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y39%
OM growth 3Y2.52%
OM growth 5Y24.03%
PM growth 3Y9.84%
PM growth 5Y31.85%
GM growth 3Y1.09%
GM growth 5Y1.22%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.34
Debt/EBITDA 0.27
Cap/Depr 78.18%
Cap/Sales 1.6%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 88.75%
Profit Quality 91.27%
Current Ratio 4.95
Quick Ratio 3.32
Altman-Z 7.21
F-Score7
WACC10.94%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)109.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.41%
Profit Quality(3y)77.07%
Profit Quality(5y)99.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.22%
EPS 3Y28.48%
EPS 5Y64.54%
EPS Q2Q%-18.79%
EPS Next Y-25.98%
EPS Next 2Y-13.2%
EPS Next 3Y-9.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.69%
Revenue growth 3Y15.4%
Revenue growth 5Y24.3%
Sales Q2Q%-16.74%
Revenue Next Year-19.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.11%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-41.65%
EBIT growth 3Y18.31%
EBIT growth 5Y54.17%
EBIT Next Year-23.81%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-37.8%
FCF growth 3Y-3.13%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-35.59%
OCF growth 3Y-2.13%
OCF growth 5YN/A

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC / ACLS 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 6 / 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 18.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.83.


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 -25.98% in the next year.