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9/9 Score

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Analysis Date: February 2, 2026

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company offers high energy, high current, and medium current implanters for various application requirements. It also provides aftermarket lifecycle products and services, including used tools, spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training. It sells its equipment and services to semiconductor chip manufacturers through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 11.7%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 8.9%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 7.9%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 4.9%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: -3.0%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 44.9%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Technology

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.04x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 153.4%

Analysis Summary

This looks like a company with a very wide moat, evident by that substantial profitability metric. The financials are also incredibly clean, suggesting management has been a careful steward of capital, which is like finding a well-maintained factory. With the business showing consistent growth and returning value to shareholders through buybacks, it holds promise for the long haul.

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