Axcelis TechnologiesMEX:ACLS 72 Gross Margin % is 40.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 42.64. GuruFocus rates MEX:ACLS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,709.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, Axcelis Technologies ranks better than 74.28% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Axcelis Technologies had a gross margin of 40.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Axcelis Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Axcelis Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axcelis Technologies's Gross 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.
MEX:ACLS vs IPGP, KLIC, UCTT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Axcelis Technologies's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Axcelis Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axcelis Technologies's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Axcelis Technologies (MEX:ACLS) has a Gross Margin % of 40.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Axcelis Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.64. Over the past decade, Axcelis Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.60 to 44.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #260 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Axcelis Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Axcelis Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 40.50% is near median its 10-year median of 42.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.60 to a high of 44.91. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Axcelis Technologies' value of 40.50% is 36.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #260 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Axcelis Technologies has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axcelis Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to IPGP and KLIC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #260 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Axcelis Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Axcelis Technologies' value of 40.50% is 36.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Axcelis Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.60 to 44.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.64 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Axcelis Technologies has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Axcelis Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 40.50% is 36.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Axcelis Technologies and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axcelis Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 40.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.64. 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 (MEX:ACLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,709.49, compared to a current price of MXN3,300.00 — trading 93% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.64 and 36.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Axcelis Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axcelis Technologies (MEX:ACLS), the current Gross Margin % is 40.50% 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 (MEX:ACLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axcelis Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,300.00 is trading 93% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,709.49.
GuruFocus considers Axcelis Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ACLS:
Gross Margin %: 40.50% (near median its 10-year median of 42.64)
GF Value™: MXN1,709.49 vs. price of MXN3,300.00 (93% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.8% above the Semiconductors median (#260 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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