Axcelis Technologies Inc. (ACLS) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 56/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-02, Axcelis Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLS) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 56/100 at a spot price of $100.07 (-10.67% 1D, market cap $3.46B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, ACLS ranks #286 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), ACLS carries a Roarable D+ (56/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.8x, gross margin of 44.9%, and ROIC of 10.6%. By comparison, ACMR (ACM Research Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E 36.5x, ROIC 9.8%, cap $3.43B) and LPL (LG Display Co Ltd AMERICAN DEPOSITORY SHARES) posts a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.71B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACLS leads on earnings multiple (28.8x) while ACLS leads on capital efficiency (10.6% ROIC).
Per ACLS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001113232), Axcelis Technologies Inc. generated $839.0M in revenue (-17.6% YoY), $120.2M in net income, and $107.0M in free cash flow against $1.36B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (45% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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Altman Z-Score 8.43 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 5/9
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 12.8% FCF Margin ($107.0M FCF) & 44.9% Gross Margin
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (46.5) create a -13 pt regime headwind
Even with a 56/100 (D+) score, ACLS faces multiple-compression risk if 28.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 42.4% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($118.21) or 200D SMA ($123.21) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($99.17) toward Bear Floor ($77.35).
Axcelis Technologies Inc. (ACLS) dropped -10.67% to $100.07, trading at 22% of its 52-week range ($73.6 – $193.78). Stretched risk/reward at 29x P/E (11% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -17.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Axcelis Technologies Inc. (ACLS) ranks #286 by composite RQD confidence (56/100, grade D+) and #240 by equity capitalization ($3.46B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ACLS leads on earnings valuation at 28.8x trailing P/E, while ACLS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 10.6% ROIC and 44.9% gross margin. PI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 60/100 (C-) compared with ACLS at 56/100 (D+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACLS
ACTIVE
Axcelis Technologies Inc. | D+ | 56/100 | 28.8x | 44.9% | 10.6% | -10.67% | $3.46B | Benchmark Subject |
| ACMR ACM Research Inc. (Class A) | D- | 38/100 | 36.5x | 44.4% | 9.8% | -7.75% | $3.43B | /acmr-vs-acls → |
| LPL LG Display Co Ltd AMERICAN DEPOSITORY SHARES | D | 44/100 | — | — | — | -4.43% | $2.71B | /lpl-vs-acls → |
| VECO Veeco Instruments Inc. | D | 51/100 | 73.9x | 40.0% | 3.0% | -9.18% | $2.62B | /veco-vs-acls → |
| PI Impinj Inc. | C- | 60/100 | — | 52.5% | -0.1% | -1.58% | $5.63B | /pi-vs-acls → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Axcelis Technologies Inc. (ACLS) reported GAAP revenue of $839.0M (-17.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.02B , and -25.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $120.2M, operating cash flow of $118.3M, and free cash flow of $107.0M (-16.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, ACLS closed FY2025 with $1.36B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 8.43, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $839.0M | $120.2M | $118.3M | $107.0M | $1.36B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $1.02B | $201.0M | $140.8M | $128.6M | $1.35B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $1.13B | $246.3M | $156.9M | $156.9M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-02, Axcelis Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLS) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 56/100 at a spot price of $100.07 (-10.67% 1D, market cap $3.46B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, ACLS ranks #286 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), ACLS carries a Roarable D+ (56/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.8x, gross margin of 44.9%, and ROIC of 10.6%. By comparison, ACMR (ACM Research Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E 36.5x, ROIC 9.8%, cap $3.43B) and LPL (LG Display Co Ltd AMERICAN DEPOSITORY SHARES) posts a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.71B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACLS leads on earnings multiple (28.8x) while ACLS leads on capital efficiency (10.6% ROIC).
Per ACLS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001113232), Axcelis Technologies Inc. generated $839.0M in revenue (-17.6% YoY), $120.2M in net income, and $107.0M in free cash flow against $1.36B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (45% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
ACLS last traded at $100.07 (-10.67% on volume of 524,452 shares), positioning the stock -15.35% below its 50-day simple moving average ($118.21) and -18.78% below its 200-day simple moving average ($123.21). Across its 52-week range of $73.60 to $193.78, ACLS sits at the 22.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 46.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.9% ($90.16 to $109.98).
Why ACLS Stock dropped -10.67% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 29x P/E (11% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
The Roarable RQD rating is 56, a letter grade of D+, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim." Per the Roarable RQD rating, the five pillars score as follows:
Valuation tradeoffs are notable. Per the market data, the stock trades at a P/E (TTM) of 28.8 and an EV/EBITDA of 25.7, while the FCF yield is 3.09%. Upside drivers would require earnings recovery, since reported revenue and net income declined across the three fiscal years shown. The verdict reflects weak fundamentals on the RQD scale and suggests the rating framework does not view the current setup favorably.
Axcelis Technologies Inc. (ACLS) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Technology sector and the Industrial Machinery/Components industry, per the company profile. Per the profile, the company has a market capitalization of $3.5B. Not available in source data for product lines, customer base, or revenue model detail.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $839.0M | $119.3M | $120.2M | N/A | $107.0M | $145.5M | N/A |
| FY 2024 | $1017.9M | $210.8M | $201.0M | N/A | $128.6M | $123.5M | N/A |
| FY 2023 | $1130.6M | $265.8M | $246.3M | N/A | $156.9M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, revenue fell from $1130.6M in FY 2023 to $839.0M in FY 2025, and net income fell from $246.3M to $120.2M over the same span. Per the market data, the gross margin is 44.9%, the operating margin is 14.2%, and the net margin is 14.3%. Per the RQD rating, ROIC is 10.6%, the Altman Z-Score is 8.43, and the Piotroski F-Score is 5/9. The Debt/Equity ratio of 0.5 per the RQD rating indicates a modest leverage position, with cash of $145.5M reported for FY 2025.
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Welcome to the ACLS (Axcelis Technologies Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 56/100 (Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Industrial Machinery/Components. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on ACLS, but look at what you are paying: 28.8x trailing P/E with 44.9% gross margins. Unless Axcelis Technologies Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on ACLS, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Industrial Machinery/Components and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $112.02 (52-wk range $73.60 - $193.78), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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