What is Axcelis Technologies, Inc.'s (ACLS) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) is 63/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (61), Value (32), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Axcelis Technologies, Inc. have an economic moat?

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Axcelis Technologies, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 63/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Axcelis Technologies, Inc. in?

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry (United States).

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ACLS

HOLD

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. · Technology · United States · $4.1B · Avg Vol: $76M/d

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P/E (TTM)

42.3x

ROE

9.7%

D/E

0.1x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation equipment, a critical step in semiconductor chip fabrication. As one of few specialized providers, the company holds a strong market position due to its advanced proprietary technology, high R&D costs, and long qualification cycles, creating significant barriers to entry and customer lock-in in the semiconductor capital equipment industry.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	—	920.0M	1.1B	1.0B	839.0M	-3.0%	845.4M	843.9M	925.2M	5.0%
EPS	2.94	5.54	7.52	6.17	3.81	6.7%	3.11	2.99	3.79	-0.3%
Shares	—	32.8M	32.7M	32.4M	30.7M	-6.3%	30.7M	—	—	—
Debt	—	46.4M	45.2M	43.7M	42.3M	-3.0%	70.5M	—	—	—
Equity	—	667.3M	864.9M	1.0B	1.0B	15.7%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	—	215.6M	156.9M	140.8M	118.3M	-18.1%	96.6M	—	—	—
Inv CF	—	-257.3M	-100.9M	-108.7M	29.9M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	—	-65.5M	-68.3M	-71.2M	-124.5M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-28.9%

SMA 50SMA 200

$128.11

RSI (14)

47.4

52W High

$193.78

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

12.3%71.0

ROE

9.7%59.7

GP/Assets

27.1%65.5

Op. Margin

4.0%41.4

FCF/Assets

3.6%53.4

Piotroski

537.9

Int. Cover

26.8x62.6

D/E Ratio

0.07x69.1

Current Ratio

4.59x85.1

Value

P/E (TTM)

42.3x39.8

EV/EBITDA

34.7x28.4

P/FCF

83.9x23.7

P/B

3.9x38.2

P/S

4.8x35.2

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

66%60.6

RS 6M

33%83.9

SMA 50/200

1.42x85.3

EPS Rev 4W

+4.6%93.7

EPS Rev 12W

+7.5%77.2

EPS Improve

+56%38.5

Q Growth

-68%7.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$4.1B

P/E (Forward)

27.2x

Gross Margin

43.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ACLS are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
ACLS	Axcelis Technologies, Inc.(you)	$4.1B	63	HOLD
FORM	FormFactor, Inc.	$8.1B	54	HOLD
VECO	Veeco Instruments Inc.	$3.2B	43	HOLD
ACMR	ACM Research, Inc.	$5.8B	43	HOLD
IPGP	IPG Photonics Corporation	$3.9B	36	HOLD
AMKR	Amkor Technology, Inc.	$16.1B	64	HOLD
ONTO	Onto Innovation Inc.	$13.6B	58	HOLD
COHU	Cohu, Inc.	$2.4B	45	HOLD
UCTT	Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.	$4.2B	33	SELL
ICHR	Ichor Holdings, Ltd.	$3.0B	39	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 7.5% · P/E 37.2x · Gross margin 53.2%

Price	$128.11
Market Cap	$4.1B
P/E (TTM)	42.35
P/E (Forward)	27.17
Price/Book	3.87
Return on Equity	9.7%
Return on Invested Capital	12.3%
Debt/Equity	0.07x
Gross Margin	43.6%
Operating Margin	4.0%
Revenue Growth	3.3%
Free Cash Flow	$49M