Acm Research Inc (ACMR)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
ACMR
Acm Research Inc
$72.77
+6.22%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.18B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$23.46
-1.55%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $137.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 1223268% more annual revenue ($12.70T vs $1.04B). ACMR leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs -1.8%. SONY trades at a lower P/E of 19.7x. ACMR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
ACMR
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SONY
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
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 SONY.
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
Generating 59.6B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 47.6% YoY
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
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 : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : ACMR
The primary concerns for ACMR are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACMR profiles as a growth stock while SONY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
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.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (59.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACMR scores higher overall (62/100 vs 59/100) and 36.0% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
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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