ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A (ACMR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ACMR • US00108J1097
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This ACMR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ACMR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- ACMR had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ACMR has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
- ACMR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years ACMR reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 3.28%, ACMR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- ACMR's Return On Equity of 6.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACMR outperforms 61.74% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.20%, ACMR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ACMR is below the industry average of 10.89%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.28% | ||
| ROE | 6.42% | ||
| ROIC | 4.2% |
ROA(3y)4.68%
ROA(5y)4.16%
ROE(3y)9.32%
ROE(5y)7.87%
ROIC(3y)7.46%
ROIC(5y)6.35%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 10.44%, ACMR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- ACMR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- ACMR's Operating Margin of 12.14% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACMR outperforms 68.70% of its industry peers.
- ACMR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- ACMR has a Gross Margin of 44.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACMR outperforms 50.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACMR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.44% | ||
| GM | 44.39% |
OM growth 3Y-7.17%
OM growth 5Y-2.43%
PM growth 3Y1.08%
PM growth 5Y-2.76%
GM growth 3Y-2.04%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
2. ACMR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ACMR is destroying value.
- ACMR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for ACMR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ACMR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.68 indicates that ACMR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.68, ACMR is not doing good in the industry: 69.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that ACMR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.17, ACMR is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC11.51%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.27 indicates that ACMR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- ACMR has a Current ratio (3.27) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.33 indicates that ACMR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.33, ACMR is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.04% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.33 |
3. ACMR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ACMR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -28.76%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 34.19% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 15.24% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 41.91% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.76%
EPS 3Y23.73%
EPS 5Y34.19%
EPS Q2Q%-55.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.24%
Revenue growth 3Y32.35%
Revenue growth 5Y41.91%
Sales Q2Q%9.38%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.23% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, ACMR will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 22.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.15%
EPS Next 2Y20.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year27.48%
Revenue Next 2Y25.3%
Revenue Next 3Y17.56%
Revenue Next 5Y22.98%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. ACMR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- ACMR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.43.
- ACMR's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACMR is cheaper than 85.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- ACMR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.78, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ACMR.
- 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACMR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- ACMR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ACMR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACMR is cheaper than 88.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ACMR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- ACMR's earnings are expected to grow with 20.23% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.39
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y20.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. ACMR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ACMR does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
ACMR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
50.61
+2.72 (+5.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners78.44%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners4.33%
Ins Owner Change-19.43%
Market Cap3.33B
Revenue(TTM)901.31M
Net Income(TTM)94.08M
Analysts81.54
Price Target72.01 (42.28%)
Short Float %5.95%
Short Ratio2.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-36.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-38.73%
Max EPS beat(2)-33.69%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.73%
Max EPS beat(4)22.75%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)21.58%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)923.67%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)706.93%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.48%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.48%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.12%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.16%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.59%
PT rev (1m)36.12%
PT rev (3m)69.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-47.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.78 | ||
| P/S | 3.69 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.27 | ||
| P/tB | 2.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.32 |
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY3.18%
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY3.6%
FCF(TTM)-1.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.16
OCFYN/A
SpS13.71
BVpS22.28
TBVpS22.24
PEG (NY)2.39
PEG (5Y)0.92
Graham Number28.4084 (-43.87%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.28% | ||
| ROE | 6.42% | ||
| ROCE | 5.15% | ||
| ROIC | 4.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.91% | ||
| OM | 12.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.44% | ||
| GM | 44.39% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.68%
ROA(5y)4.16%
ROE(3y)9.32%
ROE(5y)7.87%
ROIC(3y)7.46%
ROIC(5y)6.35%
ROICexc(3y)11.92%
ROICexc(5y)11.43%
ROICexgc(3y)11.97%
ROICexgc(5y)11.47%
ROCE(3y)9.09%
ROCE(5y)7.77%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.26%
OM growth 3Y-7.17%
OM growth 5Y-2.43%
PM growth 3Y1.08%
PM growth 5Y-2.76%
GM growth 3Y-2.04%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 353.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.73 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
F-Score2
WACC11.51%
ROIC/WACC0.37
Cap/Depr(3y)670.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)829.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.29%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.76%
EPS 3Y23.73%
EPS 5Y34.19%
EPS Q2Q%-55.36%
EPS Next Y13.15%
EPS Next 2Y20.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.24%
Revenue growth 3Y32.35%
Revenue growth 5Y41.91%
Sales Q2Q%9.38%
Revenue Next Year27.48%
Revenue Next 2Y25.3%
Revenue Next 3Y17.56%
Revenue Next 5Y22.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-27.61%
EBIT growth 3Y22.86%
EBIT growth 5Y38.46%
EBIT Next Year35.85%
EBIT Next 3Y26.43%
EBIT Next 5Y29.05%
FCF growth 1Y-202.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-106.77%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A / ACMR Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A (ACMR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ACMR.
Can you provide the valuation status for ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A (ACMR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A?
ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A (ACMR) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ACMR stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A (ACMR) is 31.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.27.