Axcelis TechnologiesACLS -1.32%85 FCF Margin % is 8.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 12.35. GuruFocus rates ACLS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, Axcelis Technologies ranks better than 74.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axcelis Technologies's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACLS'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.45 Med: 12.35 Max: 22.27
Current: 10.46
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Axcelis Technologies was 22.27%. The lowest was -7.45%. And the median was 12.35%.
ACLS's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 74.78% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -0.76
vs ACLS: 10.46
Axcelis Technologies FCF Margin % Related Terms
Axcelis Technologies FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axcelis Technologies's FCF Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Axcelis Technologies's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Axcelis Technologies FCF Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Axcelis Technologies's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axcelis Technologies's FCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) has a FCF Margin % of 8.19% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Axcelis Technologies and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 12.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #258 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Axcelis Technologies' FCF Margin % too high?
Axcelis Technologies' current FCF Margin % of 8.19% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 12.35. Based on the distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #258 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Axcelis Technologies has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axcelis Technologies' FCF Margin % compare to IPGP and KLIC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #258 out of 1023 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Axcelis Technologies in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Axcelis Technologies and its competitors. Axcelis Technologies's current FCF Margin % is 8.19%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 12.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axcelis Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $87.50, compared to a current price of $168.91 — trading 93% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 8.19%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 12.35. Axcelis Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axcelis Technologies (ACLS), the current FCF Margin % is 8.19% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axcelis Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $168.91 is trading 93% above its estimated GF Value™ of $87.50.
GuruFocus considers Axcelis Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACLS:
FCF Margin %: 8.19% (34% below median its 10-year median of 12.35)
GF Value™: $87.50 vs. price of $168.91 (93% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axcelis Technologies Inc designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips. In addition to equipment, the company provides aftermarket lifecycle products and services, including used tools, spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training. Geographically, the group has a business presence in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe, of which key revenue is derived from the Asia Pacific.
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