Acm Research Inc (ACMR)vsApplied Materials Inc (AMAT)
ACMR
Acm Research Inc
$103.17
-3.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $6.49B
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$640.18
-8.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $465.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 2923% more annual revenue ($29.02B vs $960.23M). AMAT leads profitability with a 29.3% profit margin vs 9.5%. AMAT trades at a lower P/E of 55.3x. AMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
ACMR
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
AMAT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+2.6%
Fair Value
$112.82
Current Price
$103.17
$9.65 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AMAT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 34.2% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.9%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 18.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 21.3x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACMR
The strongest argument for ACMR centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 34.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : AMAT
The strongest argument for AMAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.3% and operating margin at 31.9%. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACMR
The primary concerns for ACMR are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 71.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 55.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACMR profiles as a hypergrowth stock while AMAT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ACMR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.98 — expect wider price swings.
ACMR is growing revenue faster at 34.2% — sustainability is the question.
AMAT generates stronger free cash flow (208M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMAT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 29.3% margins and 11.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Acm Research Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
ACM Research, Inc. develops, manufactures and sells single wafer wet cleaning equipment to improve the manufacturing process and performance of embedded chips globally. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California.
Applied Materials Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Applied Materials, Inc. is an American corporation that supplies equipment, services and software for the manufacture of semiconductor (integrated circuit) chips for electronics, flat panel displays for computers, smartphones and televisions, and solar products. The company also supplies equipment to produce coatings for flexible electronics, packaging and other applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, in Silicon Valley.
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