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9/9 Score

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Analysis Date: February 2, 2026

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 13.3%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 10.3%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 9.5%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 4.9%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: -0.6%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 44.7%

  • 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: 1080.2%

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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