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.

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1. ACMR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ACMR was profitable.
  • ACMR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years ACMR 4 years were profitable.
  • ACMR had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

  • ACMR has a better Return On Assets (4.23%) than 63.48% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.17%, ACMR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of ACMR (4.95%) is better than 63.48% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ACMR is below the industry average of 10.52%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 13.30%, ACMR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACMR has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.81%, ACMR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 56.52% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. ACMR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ACMR is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for ACMR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
ACMR Yearly Shares OutstandingACMR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • ACMR has an Altman-Z score of 2.71. This is not the best score and indicates that ACMR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.71, ACMR is not doing good in the industry: 61.74% 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of ACMR (0.17) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.71
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC11.34%
ACMR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACMR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.48, ACMR is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 2.48, ACMR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.13% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. ACMR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for ACMR have decreased strongly by -28.76% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 34.19% 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)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
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
  • ACMR is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 22.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.54%
EPS Next 2Y20.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year26.6%
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.
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 2B 2.5B
ACMR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACMR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. ACMR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • ACMR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.81.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACMR is valued cheaper than 83.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ACMR to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.70), we can say ACMR is valued inline with the index average.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.72, the valuation of ACMR can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACMR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACMR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say ACMR is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.81
Fwd PE 24.72
ACMR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACMR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ACMR is valued cheaper than 86.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.76
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

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as ACMR's earnings are expected to grow with 20.23% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)0.84
EPS Next 2Y20.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. ACMR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ACMR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ACMR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:ACMR (3/13/2026, 8:08:40 PM)

After market: 46.01 -0.37 (-0.8%)

46.38

+1.11 (+2.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners80.49%
Inst Owner Change4.25%
Ins Owners4.39%
Ins Owner Change-19.43%
Market Cap3.01B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)117.11M
Analysts81.54
Price Target52.9 (14.06%)
Short Float %7.1%
Short Ratio2.38
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)6.57%
PT rev (3m)24.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.81
Fwd PE 24.72
P/S 3.42
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 67.85
P/B 2.1
P/tB 2.1
EV/EBITDA 13.76
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY4.05%
FCF(TTM)-0.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.68
OCFY1.47%
SpS13.57
BVpS22.08
TBVpS22.04
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)0.84
Graham Number28.28
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 2.71
F-Score3
WACC11.34%
ROIC/WACC0.44
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)-28.76%
EPS 3Y23.73%
EPS 5Y34.19%
EPS Q2Q%-55.36%
EPS Next Y16.54%
EPS Next 2Y20.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.38%
Revenue Next Year26.6%
Revenue Next 2Y25.3%
Revenue Next 3Y17.56%
Revenue Next 5Y22.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.13%
EBIT growth 3Y57.43%
EBIT growth 5Y53.36%
EBIT Next Year-23.41%
EBIT Next 3Y13.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.82%
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 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.


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

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A (ACMR) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A (ACMR) is 28.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.1.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ACMR stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ACM RESEARCH INC-CLASS A (ACMR) is expected to grow by 16.54% in the next year.