AIXTRON SE (AIXA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:AIXA - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A0WMPJ6 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AIXA. AIXA was compared to 54 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. AIXA has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. AIXA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AIXA was profitable.
In the past year AIXA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years AIXA has been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: AIXA reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.44%, AIXA is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.41% of the companies in the same industry.
AIXA's Return On Equity of 12.54% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AIXA outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
AIXA's Return On Invested Capital of 13.23% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AIXA outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
AIXA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.30%. This is below the industry average of 16.31%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.44% | ||
| ROE | 12.54% | ||
| ROIC | 13.23% |
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.9%
ROE(3y)15.45%
ROE(5y)13.91%
ROIC(3y)14.3%
ROIC(5y)12.62%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.79%, AIXA is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.70% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AIXA has grown nicely.
AIXA has a Operating Margin (20.73%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AIXA has grown nicely.
AIXA's Gross Margin of 41.45% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AIXA is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
AIXA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.79% | ||
| GM | 41.45% |
OM growth 3Y-4.44%
OM growth 5Y8.24%
PM growth 3Y-9.03%
PM growth 5Y5.83%
GM growth 3Y-0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AIXA is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AIXA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for AIXA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AIXA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
AIXA has an Altman-Z score of 6.57. This indicates that AIXA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.57, AIXA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.52% of the companies in the same industry.
AIXA has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.57 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC9.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.12 indicates that AIXA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AIXA (4.12) is better than 81.48% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.86 indicates that AIXA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AIXA has a better Quick ratio (1.86) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for AIXA have decreased strongly by -27.13% in the last year.
AIXA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.52% yearly.
Looking at the last year, AIXA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.52% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, AIXA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 19.52% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.13%
EPS 3Y3.43%
EPS 5Y26.52%
EPS Q2Q%-14.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.52%
Revenue growth 3Y13.86%
Revenue growth 5Y19.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.85%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AIXA will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -18.92% on average per year.
AIXA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.67%
EPS Next 2Y5.26%
EPS Next 3Y31.83%
EPS Next 5Y-18.92%
Revenue Next Year-9.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.56%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y5.23%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.31, which indicates a very decent valuation of AIXA.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AIXA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
AIXA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.39, the valuation of AIXA can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AIXA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.91. AIXA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AIXA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AIXA is cheaper than 64.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as AIXA's earnings are expected to grow with 31.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
EPS Next 2Y5.26%
EPS Next 3Y31.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AIXA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.48%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of AIXA dropped by -26.46% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
AIXA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.48. AIXA pays more dividend than 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, AIXA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
42.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AIXA. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP42.37%
EPS Next 2Y5.26%
EPS Next 3Y31.83%
FRA:AIXA (3/28/2025, 1:36:17 PM)
10.635
-0.58 (-5.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners60.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.21B
Analysts75.2
Price Target17.09 (60.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP42.37%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.44%
Max EPS beat(2)-12.83%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.57%
Max EPS beat(4)-12.83%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-13.52%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.14%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.46%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.45%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.29%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.75%
PT rev (1m)-16.89%
PT rev (3m)-21.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-27.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.39 | ||
| P/S | 1.91 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 46.01 | ||
| P/B | 1.42 | ||
| P/tB | 1.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.3 |
EPS(TTM)0.94
EY8.84%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY8.78%
FCF(TTM)-0.64
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.23
OCFY2.17%
SpS5.58
BVpS7.47
TBVpS6.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.44% | ||
| ROE | 12.54% | ||
| ROCE | 15.34% | ||
| ROIC | 13.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.94% | ||
| OM | 20.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.79% | ||
| GM | 41.45% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.9%
ROE(3y)15.45%
ROE(5y)13.91%
ROIC(3y)14.3%
ROIC(5y)12.62%
ROICexc(3y)20.39%
ROICexc(5y)32.55%
ROICexgc(3y)24.32%
ROICexgc(5y)95.27%
ROCE(3y)16.59%
ROCE(5y)14.64%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-65.46%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-13.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y-45.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.84%
OM growth 3Y-4.44%
OM growth 5Y8.24%
PM growth 3Y-9.03%
PM growth 5Y5.83%
GM growth 3Y-0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 693.74% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.59% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 497.1 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 18.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.57 |
F-Score5
WACC9.79%
ROIC/WACC1.35
Cap/Depr(3y)522.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)368.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.13%
EPS 3Y3.43%
EPS 5Y26.52%
EPS Q2Q%-14.55%
EPS Next Y-0.67%
EPS Next 2Y5.26%
EPS Next 3Y31.83%
EPS Next 5Y-18.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.52%
Revenue growth 3Y13.86%
Revenue growth 5Y19.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.85%
Revenue Next Year-9.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.56%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y5.23%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.29%
EBIT growth 3Y8.8%
EBIT growth 5Y29.37%
EBIT Next Year16.17%
EBIT Next 3Y24.44%
EBIT Next 5Y20.42%
FCF growth 1Y34.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y155.46%
OCF growth 3Y-26.62%
OCF growth 5Y-9.34%