ACM Research Inc (ACMR) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Surging order backlog in advanced packaging is offset by chronic FCF deficits, insider selling, and severe US-China geopolitical risks.
Investment score: 53/100
Analysis as of
Is ACM Research Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
TradeMates assigns an Investment Score of 53/100 (WATCH). Strong operational revenue growth (+27.31%) and cheap valuation multiples (P/E 21.50x vs peer median >30x) are weighed down by negative FCF (-$66.61M in 2025), heavy insider selling, and high technical momentum risk (-49.30% in 90 days).
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 65/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 60/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 65/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 20/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 75/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 45/100 (weight 15%)
ACM Research Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for ACMR
- Surging order backlog and shipment acceleration in ECP and advanced packaging
What speaks against ACMR
- US-China geopolitical trade sanctions and semiconductor export controls
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACMR | 21.5x | 3.0x | 9.4x | 43.8% | 14.5% | -3.8% |
| AMKR | 17.6x | 1.3x | 7.7x | 15.5% | 7.4% | 5.3% |
| ONTO | 74.2x | 8.7x | 40.2x | 50.4% | 11.8% | 2.6% |
| FORM | 64.8x | 8.3x | 44.7x | 45.6% | 12.8% | 1.8% |
| ENPH | 30.4x | 3.1x | 18.9x | 46.9% | 10.1% | 3.7% |
| AXTI | 2151.4x | 26.9x | 207.4x | 32.2% | 3.2% | -0.6% |
| Peer median | 64.8x | 8.3x | 40.2x | 45.6% | 10.1% | 2.6% |
Frequently asked questions about ACM Research Inc (ACMR)
Is ACMR stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates ACM Research Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 53/100. TradeMates assigns an Investment Score of 53/100 (WATCH). Strong operational revenue growth (+27.31%) and cheap valuation multiples (P/E 21.50x vs peer median >30x) are weighed down by negative FCF (-$66.61M in 2025), heavy insider selling, and high technical momentum risk (-49.30% in 90 days). This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is ACMR stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for ACMR is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 53/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.