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ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A (ACMR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ACMR - US00108J1097 - Common Stock

41.27 USD
+1.5 (+3.77%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 11:54:04 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ACMR. ACMR was compared to 113 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. ACMR has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, ACMR is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ACMR had positive earnings in the past year.
ACMR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ACMR has been profitable.
In the past 5 years ACMR reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
ACMR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFACMR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ACMR (4.23%) is better than 66.37% of its industry peers.
ACMR's Return On Equity of 8.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACMR outperforms 68.14% of its industry peers.
ACMR has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.95%) than 63.72% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ACMR is below the industry average of 10.77%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.23%
ROE 8.17%
ROIC 4.95%
ROA(3y)4.65%
ROA(5y)4.61%
ROE(3y)9.12%
ROE(5y)9.25%
ROIC(3y)7.59%
ROIC(5y)6.61%
ACMR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACMR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300 400 500

1.3 Margins

ACMR has a better Profit Margin (13.30%) than 71.68% of its industry peers.
ACMR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ACMR (14.81%) is better than 73.45% of its industry peers.
ACMR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ACMR's Gross Margin of 46.68% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACMR outperforms 55.75% of its industry peers.
ACMR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.81%
PM (TTM) 13.3%
GM 46.68%
OM growth 3Y9.03%
OM growth 5Y3.12%
PM growth 3Y-3.07%
PM growth 5Y-5.5%
GM growth 3Y4.22%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
ACMR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACMR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

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.
ACMR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ACMR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
ACMR Yearly Shares OutstandingACMR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
ACMR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsACMR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.55 indicates that ACMR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ACMR has a Altman-Z score of 2.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: ACMR underperforms 61.06% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that ACMR is not too dependend on debt financing.
ACMR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.17. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACMR outperforms 51.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.55
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC10.54%
ACMR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACMR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

ACMR has a Current Ratio of 3.48. This indicates that ACMR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ACMR has a Current ratio of 3.48. This is in the better half of the industry: ACMR outperforms 60.18% of its industry peers.
ACMR has a Quick Ratio of 2.48. This indicates that ACMR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ACMR has a Quick ratio of 2.48. This is in the better half of the industry: ACMR outperforms 61.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.48
Quick Ratio 2.48
ACMR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesACMR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ACMR have decreased by -9.86% in the last year.
ACMR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 42.35% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 20.77% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
ACMR shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 48.72% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.86%
EPS 3Y52.55%
EPS 5Y42.35%
EPS Q2Q%-42.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.77%
Revenue growth 3Y44.39%
Revenue growth 5Y48.72%
Sales Q2Q%31.96%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.09% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, ACMR will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.31%
EPS Next 2Y-3.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.65%
Revenue Next 2Y18.71%
Revenue Next 3Y18.8%
Revenue Next 5Y16.65%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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.
ACMR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACMR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
ACMR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACMR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.49 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ACMR.
87.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACMR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
ACMR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.45 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ACMR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACMR indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACMR is cheaper than 83.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. ACMR is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.49
Fwd PE 19.45
ACMR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACMR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ACMR indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACMR is cheaper than 89.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.28
ACMR Per share dataACMR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as ACMR's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y-3.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ACMR!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:ACMR (12/22/2025, 11:54:04 AM)

41.27

+1.5 (+3.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners75.85%
Inst Owner Change8.22%
Ins Owners4.39%
Ins Owner Change-19.43%
Market Cap2.68B
Revenue(TTM)880.35M
Net Income(TTM)117.11M
Analysts81.43
Price Target42.48 (2.93%)
Short Float %8.47%
Short Ratio3.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.69%
Max EPS beat(2)5.36%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.69%
Max EPS beat(4)41.87%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)44.56%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)929.34%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)710.89%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.48%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.4%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.69%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.01%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.89%
PT rev (1m)-3.25%
PT rev (3m)14.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.49
Fwd PE 19.45
P/S 3.04
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 60.37
P/B 1.87
P/tB 1.87
EV/EBITDA 11.28
EPS(TTM)1.92
EY4.65%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY5.14%
FCF(TTM)-0.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.68
OCFY1.66%
SpS13.57
BVpS22.08
TBVpS22.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.51
Graham Number30.89
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.23%
ROE 8.17%
ROCE 6.23%
ROIC 4.95%
ROICexc 10.49%
ROICexgc 10.52%
OM 14.81%
PM (TTM) 13.3%
GM 46.68%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.65%
ROA(5y)4.61%
ROE(3y)9.12%
ROE(5y)9.25%
ROIC(3y)7.59%
ROIC(5y)6.61%
ROICexc(3y)11.47%
ROICexc(5y)11.39%
ROICexgc(3y)11.51%
ROICexgc(5y)11.42%
ROCE(3y)9.71%
ROCE(5y)8.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.8%
OM growth 3Y9.03%
OM growth 5Y3.12%
PM growth 3Y-3.07%
PM growth 5Y-5.5%
GM growth 3Y4.22%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.66
Cap/Depr 420.62%
Cap/Sales 6.38%
Interest Coverage 20.39
Cash Conversion 30.86%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.48
Quick Ratio 2.48
Altman-Z 2.55
F-Score3
WACC10.54%
ROIC/WACC0.47
Cap/Depr(3y)1126.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)1047%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.96%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.86%
EPS 3Y52.55%
EPS 5Y42.35%
EPS Q2Q%-42.86%
EPS Next Y-17.31%
EPS Next 2Y-3.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.77%
Revenue growth 3Y44.39%
Revenue growth 5Y48.72%
Sales Q2Q%31.96%
Revenue Next Year20.65%
Revenue Next 2Y18.71%
Revenue Next 3Y18.8%
Revenue Next 5Y16.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.13%
EBIT growth 3Y57.43%
EBIT growth 5Y53.36%
EBIT Next Year-22.45%
EBIT Next 3Y13.48%
EBIT Next 5Y11.21%
FCF growth 1Y92.83%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y51.73%
OCF growth 1Y208.77%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y74.58%

ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A / ACMR 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.


What is the valuation status for ACMR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A (ACMR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A (ACMR) stock?

ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A (ACMR) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A (ACMR) is expected to decline by -17.31% in the next year.