ACM Research (ACMR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

ACM Research, Inc. is a Delaware-based company that specializes in the design, development and manufacture of advanced wet processing and cleaning equipment for the semiconductor industry. Its technology portfolio focuses on single-wafer and cluster cleaning systems used in advanced logic, foundry and memory device fabrication. By addressing critical rinse, etch and cleaning challenges at the nanometer scale, ACMR’s tools help chipmakers maintain yield and throughput in high-volume production environments.

The company’s product lineup includes single-wafer wet cleaning modules and multi-chamber cluster tools that leverage its proprietary Dual-Mode Advanced Filling patents. These systems are engineered to remove sub-nanometer particles, organic residues and metallic contaminants on silicon wafers, enabling clients to meet the stringent purity requirements of leading-edge process nodes. ACM Research also offers aftermarket support, field maintenance and process optimization services to ensure optimal uptime and performance throughout each tool’s lifecycle.

Headquartered in Shanghai, ACM Research maintains R&D centers and manufacturing facilities in mainland China, alongside sales and service offices in Taiwan, South Korea, the United States and Europe. This global footprint allows the company to serve a broad base of semiconductor foundries, IDMs and memory manufacturers worldwide. Strategic partnerships with local equipment distributors and integrated device manufacturers further enhance ACMR’s ability to deliver responsive support and rapid deployment of its systems in diverse markets.

Founded in the mid-2000s, the firm completed its initial public offering in October 2016, listing on the Nasdaq exchange under the symbol ACMR. The company is led by founder and CEO Dr. Henry Zhuang, whose background in materials science and semiconductor processing underpins ACM Research’s commitment to innovation. A management team with decades of industry experience guides the company’s ongoing efforts to develop next-generation wet processing solutions for the evolving needs of chip fabricators.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $28.01 to $29.27
• 50-Day Range: $18.52 to $27.98
• 52-Week Range: $13.87 to $30.64
• Volume: 837,444 shs
• Average Volume: 1.45 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.67 billion
• P/E Ratio: 18.22
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $29.40
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

ACM Research Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

ACM Research scored higher than 36% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 475th out of 655 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

ACM Research has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

ACM Research has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -15.38%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for ACM Research are expected to decrease by -15.38% in the coming year, from $1.17 to $0.99 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of ACM Research is 18.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.93.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of ACM Research is 18.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 37.11.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

ACM Research has a P/B Ratio of 1.48. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.57% of the float of ACM Research has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

ACM Research has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in ACM Research has recently increased by 8.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

ACM Research does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

ACM Research does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.57% of the float of ACM Research has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

ACM Research has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in ACM Research has recently increased by 8.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.67

News Sentiment

ACM Research has a news sentiment score of 0.67. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for ACM Research this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

13 people have searched for ACMR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 44% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

6 people have added ACM Research to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, ACM Research insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $3,399,800.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

25.00% of the stock of ACM Research is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

66.75% of the stock of ACM Research is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

ACMR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ACMR shares performed this year?

ACM Research's stock was trading at $15.10 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ACMR shares have increased by 86.8% and is now trading at $28.21.

How were ACM Research's earnings last quarter?

ACM Research, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACMR) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 7th. The specialty retailer reported $0.63 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.35. The business's revenue was up 21.0% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did ACM Research's stock split?

ACM Research's stock split on the morning of Thursday, March 24th 2022.The 3-1 split was announced on Thursday, March 24th 2022. The newly issued shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Thursday, March 24th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 300 shares after the split.

When did ACM Research IPO?

ACM Research (ACMR) raised $17 million in an initial public offering on Friday, November 3rd 2017. The company issued 2,000,000 shares at a price of $7.50-$9.50 per share. Roth Capital Partners acted as the underwriter for the IPO and Craig-Hallum Capital Group and The Benchmark Company were co-managers.

How do I buy shares of ACM Research?

Shares of ACMR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of ACM Research own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that ACM Research investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), TotalEnergies (TTE) and Southern First Bancshares (SFST).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/07/2024
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: SEQPT - MATERIAL SVS
• Sub-Industry: Machinery
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ACMR
• CIK: 1680062
• Web: www.acmrcsh.com
• Phone: (510) 445-3700
• Fax: 510-445-3708
• Employees: 2,023
• Year Founded: 1997

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $29.40
• High Stock Price Target: $38.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $18.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +1.4%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.80
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.56
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 18.59
• Forward P/E Ratio: 24.79
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $103.63 million
• Net Margins: 13.28%
• Pretax Margin: 20.82%
• Return on Equity: 9.63%
• Return on Assets: 5.74%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.12
• Current Ratio: 2.46
• Quick Ratio: 1.49

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $802.27 million
• Price / Sales: 2.13
• Cash Flow: $2.04 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 14.23
• Book Value: $19.02 per share
• Price / Book: 1.52

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 58,843,000
• Free Float: 44,132,000
• Market Cap: $1.71 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.50