ACM Research (STU:813) Interest Coverage: 18.72 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Below Median


STU:813 ACM Research Inc STU:813
81 GF Score
Price €102.60
GF Value €30.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ACM Research Interest Coverage?

ACM Research STU:813 -7.23% 81 Interest Coverage is 18.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 22.89. GuruFocus rates STU:813 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Semiconductors companies, ACM Research ranks worse than 55.12% 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. ACM Research's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €31.3 Mil. ACM Research's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.7 Mil. ACM Research's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.72. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for ACM Research's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

STU:813' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.53   Med: 22.89   Max: 50.59
Current: 16.35


STU:813's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
55.12% of 635 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.32 vs STU:813: 16.35

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


ACM Research  (STU:813) Interest Coverage Explanation

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 .


ACM Research Interest Coverage Related Terms


ACM Research Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ACM Research'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.

ACM Research Interest Coverage Chart

ACM Research Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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ACM Research Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:813 vs CAMT, KLIC, UCTT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, ACM Research'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.


ACM Research Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ACM Research's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ACM Research's Interest Coverage falls into.


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ACM Research Interest Coverage Calculation

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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

ACM Research's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, ACM Research's Interest Expense was €-5.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was €93.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €157.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*93.452/-5.94
=15.73

ACM Research's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, ACM Research's Interest Expense was €-1.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was €31.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €194.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*31.293/-1.672
=18.72

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 18.72 mean?
ACM Research (STU:813) has a Interest Coverage of 18.72 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ACM Research and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 22.89. Over the past decade, ACM Research's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.53 to 50.59. According to the industry distribution chart, ACM Research ranks #350 out of 635 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is ACM Research's Interest Coverage too high?
ACM Research's current Interest Coverage of 18.72 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 22.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.53 to a high of 50.59. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.32. ACM Research's value of 18.72 is 7.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACM Research ranks #350 out of 635 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ACM Research has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACM Research's Interest Coverage compare to CAMT and KLIC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ACM Research ranks #350 out of 635 companies for Interest Coverage. This places ACM Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.32. ACM Research's value of 18.72 is 7.9% below this benchmark. Historically, ACM Research's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.53 to 50.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.89 vs. the industry median of 20.32, ACM Research 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 20.32, based on 635 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. ACM Research's current Interest Coverage of 18.72 is 7.9% 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 ACM Research and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACM Research's current Interest Coverage is 18.72, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 22.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACM Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACM Research (STU:813) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.03, compared to a current price of €102.60 — trading 241.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.72, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 22.89 and 7.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 20.32. ACM Research's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 ACM Research (STU:813), the current Interest Coverage is 18.72 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 ACM Research (STU:813) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACM Research stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €102.60 is trading 241.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.03. GuruFocus considers ACM Research to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:813:

  • Interest Coverage: 18.72 (18% below median its 10-year median of 22.89)
  • GF Value™: €30.03 vs. price of €102.60 (241.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.9% below the Semiconductors median (#350 of 635)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:813 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ACM Research Business Description

Other Exchanges ACMR:USA1ACMR:Italy
Address 42307 Osgood Road, Suite I, Fremont, CA, USA, 94539
ACM Research Inc supplies capital equipment developed for the semiconductor industry. The company focuses on developing differentiated process solutions that enable effective particle removal, uniform material deposition, and reliable process control for the fabricators of integrated circuits. Its product offerings include wet-cleaning, plating, furnace, PECVD, track, and other front-end processing equipment. Additionally, it develops, manufactures, and sells a range of packaging equipment to wafer assembly and packaging customers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its customers in Mainland China, and the rest from other regions.
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