Axcelis TechnologiesMEX:ACLS 72 Interest Coverage is 6.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 16.99. 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 638 Semiconductors companies, Axcelis Technologies ranks worse than 52.35% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Axcelis Technologies's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN143 Mil. Axcelis Technologies's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-23 Mil.
Axcelis Technologies's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.15.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axcelis Technologies's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ACLS'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.33 Med: 16.99 Max: 49.71
Current: 18.55
MEX:ACLS's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 52.35% of 638
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.225
vs MEX:ACLS: 18.55
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Axcelis Technologies Interest Coverage Related Terms
Axcelis Technologies Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axcelis Technologies's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
MEX:ACLS vs IPGP, KLIC, UCTT: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Axcelis Technologies's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Axcelis Technologies's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axcelis Technologies's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 (MEX:ACLS) has a Interest Coverage of 6.15 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Axcelis Technologies and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 16.99. Over the past decade, Axcelis Technologies' Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.33 to 49.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #334 out of 638 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is Axcelis Technologies' Interest Coverage too high?
Axcelis Technologies' current Interest Coverage of 6.15 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 16.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 49.71. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Axcelis Technologies' value of 6.15 is 69.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #334 out of 638 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below 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' Interest Coverage compare to IPGP and KLIC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #334 out of 638 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Axcelis Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Axcelis Technologies' value of 6.15 is 69.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Axcelis Technologies' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.33 to 49.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.99 vs. the industry median of 20.23, Axcelis Technologies has consistently been below 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 Interest Coverage for a Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.23, based on 638 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Axcelis Technologies's current Interest Coverage of 6.15 is 69.6% below 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Axcelis Technologies and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axcelis Technologies's current Interest Coverage is 6.15, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 16.99. 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 Interest Coverage is 6.15, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 16.99 and 69.6% below the Semiconductors industry median of 20.23. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axcelis Technologies (MEX:ACLS), the current Interest Coverage is 6.15 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:
Interest Coverage: 6.15 (64% below median its 10-year median of 16.99)
GF Value™: MXN1,709.49 vs. price of MXN3,300.00 (93% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.6% below the Semiconductors median (#334 of 638)
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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