AXT, Inc. (AXTI) — Stock Score Summary

AXT, Inc. (AXTI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 39/100 based on Quality (25/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. AXT Inc. produces high-performance compound semiconductor substrates critical for optical transceivers used in AI data centers. While it sits at a key technological bottleneck for high-speed data transmission, its highly volatile earnings, small scale, and Chinese manufacturing footprint introduce significant geopolitical risk.

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$78.36
Market Cap$7.6B
P/E (Forward)140.94
Price/Book20.83
Return on Equity-5.0%
Return on Invested Capital-5.9%
Debt/Equity23.33
Gross Margin21.3%
Operating Margin-5.9%
Revenue Growth39.1%

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 39/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (25), Value (35), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does AXT, Inc. have an economic moat?
AXT, Inc. (AXTI) has a Quality factor score of 25/100. 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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 39/100. 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).
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