Acm Research Inc (ACMR)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
ACMR
Acm Research Inc
$103.17
-3.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $6.49B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$19.51
-1.53%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $124.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 1299556% more annual revenue ($12.48T vs $960.23M). ACMR leads profitability with a 9.5% profit margin vs -2.6%. SONY trades at a lower P/E of 19.8x. SONY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
ACMR
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
SONY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
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 SONY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 34.2% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 379.7B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.4% revenue growth
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
ROE of -4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 57.5%
Currently unprofitable
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 : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 15.4% 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 : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACMR profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SONY is a growth 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.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (379.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SONY scores higher overall (47/100 vs 46/100) and 15.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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