Acm Research Inc (ACMR)vsApplied Materials Inc (AMAT)
ACMR
Acm Research Inc
$72.77
+6.22%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.18B
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$444.57
+4.42%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $362.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 2871% more annual revenue ($30.84B vs $1.04B). AMAT leads profitability with a 30.0% profit margin vs 14.5%. ACMR trades at a lower P/E of 35.1x. AMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
ACMR
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
AMAT
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.9%
Fair Value
$118.24
Current Price
$72.77
$45.47 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AMAT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 36.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 180.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.7%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACMR
The strongest argument for ACMR centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 36.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : AMAT
The strongest argument for AMAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.0% and operating margin at 33.7%. Revenue growth of 24.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACMR
The primary concerns for ACMR are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACMR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.95 — expect wider price swings.
ACMR is growing revenue faster at 36.0% — sustainability is the question.
AMAT generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
AMAT scores higher overall (78/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 30.0% margins and 24.8% revenue growth. ACMR offers better value entry with a 45.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" 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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