Risk factor
Good trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Very strong margins and returns
About
Headquartered in Almere, the Netherlands, ASM International N.V. (formerly Advanced Semiconductor Materials International N.V.) is a global leader in the semiconductor industry. Established in 1968, the company and its subsidiaries are dedicated to the research, development, production, and distribution of sophisticated equipment and essential materials crucial for manufacturing semiconductor devices. Their operations span the United States, Europe, and Asia. ASM's product portfolio primarily features advanced wafer processing deposition systems. These include cutting-edge solutions for single-wafer atomic layer deposition (ALD), plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), epitaxy, and batch diffusion/furnace systems. Beyond equipment sales, ASM also provides vital spare parts and comprehensive support services. Essentially, the company supplies the machinery necessary for the intricate fabrication steps involved in layering silicon wafers with semiconductor components. Their client base comprises leading manufacturers of semiconductor devices and integrated circuits worldwide.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, of fair value on EV/EBITDA,
Target Price
The average target price of ASM.AS is 1228 and suggests 60.3% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to in