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Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS

A comprehensive view of key metrics, scores, and financial health for Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Overview of Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

ACLS NMS
Technology Semiconductor Equipment & Materials Framework: General Corporate Mid Cap
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS), is a Mid Cap company, in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry, last closed at $113.30, about 41.0% overvalued vs fair value, +32.4% 1Y return, ranked 197/780 in sector.
Metrics P/E 21.2× Rev Growth -17.6% ROE 11.8% Gross Margin 44.9%
USD 113.30
-1.96%
(Delayed)
• Vol 90d: 85.6%
52-Week Range
Market Cap
$4.39B
Enterprise Value
$4.03B
Overall Score
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Overall
Growth
Weak
Profitability
Weak
Health
Fair
Efficiency
Fair
Valuation
Good
Growth
Weak
Profitability
Weak
Health
Fair
Efficiency
Fair
Valuation
Good
Completeness: 100%
Confidence: 64%
Updated: Sep 12
Top Beats
No strong beats yet

Quick Facts

Website https://www.axcelis.com
HQ Beverly, MA
Fiscal year Dec 31

Next Events

Earnings Nov 3 Estimated

Fair Value Snapshot

Bear Base Bull
$59
$67
$74
Current: $113.30 -41% vs base

Engine Room Money Flow™

Mid Cap

Corporate Free Cash Flow - Where revenue goes and how value is created

Flow Steps
Revenue
$839.0M
-17.6%%
Gross Profit
$376.8M
-17.1%%
Operating Income
$119.3M
-43.4%%
Net Income
$120.2M
-40.2%%
Money Flow Bridge
Flow Direction: Money moves from left to right
Components: Breakdown shows composition of each stage
Industry-Specific: Corporate Free Cash Flow

Quality & Reliability Indicators

Cash Conversion Ratio FY2025
89.0%
Good

Operating Cash Flow / Net Income

FCF / Net Income - measures how well earnings convert to cash

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Owner's Pocket - Capital Allocation

Total Returned to Shareholders

Combined dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction

$158.9M
123.5% of FCF

Where It Leaks

Cash Flow Health critical
Significant cash flow inefficiencies identified. Multiple high-impact leaks require attention.
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Active Leaks
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High Impact
2
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Moat Analysis Corporate Default

Competitive Advantage Assessment

Evaluating Axcelis Technologies, Inc.'s durable competitive advantages across 6 defense dimensions

Overall Moat Strength
52
/100
Moderate
Scores based on quantitative metrics and qualitative factors
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Key strengths

  • ROIC Sustainably Above Peers ROIC at 71.4th percentile exceeds peers and WACC, demonstrating superior capital allocation.
  • Strong Liquidity Buffer Liquidity position is strong (score 0.61), providing operational cushion.

Key risks

  • Revenue Volatility Signals Weak Stickiness Revenue volatility is high (stability score 0.14), suggesting weak customer stickiness.
  • Volatile Margins Suggest Cyclicality Margin volatility is high (stability score 0.32), suggesting cyclical exposure or competitive pressure.

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Pricing Power

Moderate
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Trade-Off Ledger™

Where management spends the performance budget - Growth, Profitability, or Safety

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Trade-Off Triangle Visualization A ternary plot showing ACLS's balance between Growth (15.1%), Profitability (43.1%), and Safety (41.9%). Growth 15% Safety 42% Profitability 43%

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Growth

26th percentile vs peers
27
Key Signals
Revenue CAGR 3Y -3.0% 28p TSR 18.1% 60p EPS Growth YoY -38.2% 27p EPS CAGR 3Y -11.4% 31p Rev Growth YoY -17.6% 10p
Strengths
  • Interest Coverage Ratio in top 20% of peers (26.77, 88th percentile)
  • Superior capital returns - 3 return metrics above peer median
  • Net Profit Margin in top 20% of peers (14.3%, 87th percentile)
Risks
  • Rev Growth YoY in bottom 20% of peers (-17.6%)
  • Growth below peer median (percentile: 26)

Profitability

75th percentile vs peers
76
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Safety

73th percentile vs peers
74
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Two Futures

Scenario-based fair value ranges for Axcelis Technologies, Inc..

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$66.85
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-41.0% vs current
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