Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) — Stock Score Summary

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 77/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (65/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Axcelis Technologies is a leader in ion implantation equipment, which is critical for power devices (SiC) and DRAM. It stands to benefit from the global buildout of regional semiconductor fabs, but near-term cyclicality in mature nodes warrants a cautious entry size rather than a full high-conviction position.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$161.87
Market Cap$4.8B
P/E (TTM)50.27
P/E (Forward)34.92
Price/Book4.76
Return on Equity9.7%
Return on Invested Capital12.3%
Debt/Equity6.75
Gross Margin43.6%
Operating Margin4.0%
Revenue Growth3.3%
Free Cash Flow$49M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Axcelis Technologies, Inc.’s (ACLS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) is 77/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (31), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Axcelis Technologies, Inc. have an economic moat?
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. 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 characteristics of a moated business.
Is Axcelis Technologies, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 77/100. 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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