Axcelis TechnologiesACLS -1.32%85 Net Margin % is 4.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 14.61. 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 70.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axcelis Technologies's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACLS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.12 Med: 14.61 Max: 30.92
Current: 11.93
ACLS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 70.58% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 4.17
vs ACLS: 11.93
Axcelis Technologies (NAS:ACLS) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
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Axcelis Technologies Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axcelis Technologies's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Axcelis Technologies's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axcelis Technologies's Net 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 Net Margin % of 4.63% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Axcelis Technologies and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 14.61. Over the past decade, Axcelis Technologies' Net Margin % has ranged from 4.12 to 30.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #301 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Axcelis Technologies' Net Margin % too high?
Axcelis Technologies' current Net Margin % of 4.63% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 14.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.12 to a high of 30.92. The Semiconductors industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. Axcelis Technologies' value of 4.63% is 11% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #301 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' Net Margin % compare to IPGP and KLIC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #301 out of 1023 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Axcelis Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. Axcelis Technologies' value of 4.63% is 11% above this benchmark. Historically, Axcelis Technologies' own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.12 to 30.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.61 vs. the industry median of 4.17, 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 Net Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median Net Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 4.17, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Axcelis Technologies's current Net Margin % of 4.63% is 11% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Axcelis Technologies and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axcelis Technologies's current Net Margin % is 4.63%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 14.61. 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 Net Margin % is 4.63%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 14.61 and 11% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.17. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axcelis Technologies (ACLS), the current Net Margin % is 4.63% 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:
Net Margin %: 4.63% (68% below median its 10-year median of 14.61)
GF Value™: $87.50 vs. price of $168.91 (93% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11% above the Semiconductors median (#301 of 1023)
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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