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AXTI

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AXT, Inc. · Technology · United States · $3.1B · Avg Vol: $436M/d

23
StockRank
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Q
21
V
21
M
67
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-5.0%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

AXT, Inc. manufactures and sells high-performance compound semiconductor substrates, including Indium Phosphide (InP) and Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) wafers, crucial for high-speed and optical applications in data centers, 5G, and AI. Its competitive moat stems from proprietary manufacturing processes, specialized expertise in these advanced materials, and strong relationships with leading technology customers, creating high technical and capital barriers to entry. AXT is a critical, niche supplier enabling the next generation of high-performance communication and optical devices.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue137.4M141.1M75.8M99.4M88.3M-10.5%95.9M143.1M222.3M58.7%
EPS0.350.37-0.42-0.27-0.495.7%-0.34
Shares42.9M43.6M44.2M45.4M55.3M+29.0%65.4M
Debt16.5M48.9M55.7M49.8M64.8M40.7%77.6M
Equity211.5M221.6M204.0M192.8M273.3M6.6%
Op CF-3.3M-8.8M3.4M-12.1M-12.8M-21.1M
Inv CF-38.8M-25.2M-2.6M-4.4M-6.8M
Fin CF5.7M38.0M8.6M-0.5M107.1M
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PRICE (1Y)-50.7%
45.5761.8678.1594.45111Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$47.88
RSI (14)
40.9
52W High
$143.16
From 52W High
0.3%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
21
ROIC
-5.9%17.3
ROE
-5.0%19.7
GP/Assets
4.7%10.2
Op. Margin
-5.9%20.0
FCF/Assets
-5.8%18.0
Piotroski
37.9
Int. Cover
-16.1x9.7
D/E Ratio
0.23x47.8
Current Ratio
2.59x65.1
Value
21
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-794.8x25.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
9.7x12.5
P/S
33.3x4.5
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
67
52W High %
33%7.3
RS 6M
167%98.3
SMA 50/200
1.81x97.2
EPS Rev 4W
+3.5%92.6
EPS Rev 12W
+48.7%95.5
EPS Improve
+329%87.6
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.1B
P/E (Forward)
62.8x
Gross Margin
21.3%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
AXTIAXT, Inc.(you)$3.1B23SELL
AEHRAehr Test Systems, Inc.$2.5B33SELL
AMBAAmbarella, Inc.$3.0B37HOLD
UCTTUltra Clean Holdings, Inc.$4.2B33SELL
ICHRIchor Holdings, Ltd.$3.0B39HOLD
IPGPIPG Photonics Corporation$3.9B36HOLD
VECOVeeco Instruments Inc.$3.2B43HOLD
COHUCohu, Inc.$2.4B45HOLD
ACMRACM Research, Inc.$5.8B43HOLD
ACLSAxcelis Technologies, Inc.$4.1B63HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 7.6% · P/E 37.2x · Gross margin 53.2%

AXT, Inc. (AXTI) — Stock Score Summary

AXT, Inc. (AXTI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 23/100 based on Quality (21/100), Value (21/100), and Momentum (67/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

AXT, Inc. manufactures and sells high-performance compound semiconductor substrates, including Indium Phosphide (InP) and Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) wafers, crucial for high-speed and optical applications in data centers, 5G, and AI. Its competitive moat stems from proprietary manufacturing processes, specialized expertise in these advanced materials, and strong relationships with leading technology customers, creating high technical and capital barriers to entry. AXT is a critical, niche supplier enabling the next generation of high-performance communication and optical devices.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$47.88
Market Cap$3.1B
P/E (Forward)62.76
Price/Book9.71
Return on Equity-5.0%
Return on Invested Capital-5.9%
Debt/Equity0.23x
Gross Margin21.3%
Operating Margin-5.9%
Revenue Growth39.1%
Free Cash Flow$-25M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AXT, Inc.’s (AXTI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for AXT, Inc. (AXTI) is 23/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (21), Value (21), and Momentum (67) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does AXT, Inc. have an economic moat?
AXT, Inc. (AXTI) has a Quality factor score of 21/100. 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 AXT, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for AXT, Inc. (AXTI) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 23/100. 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 AXT, Inc. in?
AXT, Inc. (AXTI) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry (United States).