3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-07), Axcelis Technologies's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 50.93%.
The industry rank for Axcelis Technologies's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
ACLS's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 79.15% of 1012
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 25.87
vs ACLS: 50.93
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Axcelis Technologies 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
ACLS vs UCTT, AXTI, IPGP: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Axcelis Technologies's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Axcelis Technologies's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axcelis Technologies's 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % of 50.93% as of Jul. 07, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Axcelis Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #211 out of 1012 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Axcelis Technologies' 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Axcelis Technologies' current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 50.93%. The Semiconductors industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 25.87. Axcelis Technologies' value of 50.93% is 96.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #211 out of 1012 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Axcelis Technologies has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axcelis Technologies' 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to UCTT and AXTI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #211 out of 1012 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places Axcelis Technologies in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 25.87. Axcelis Technologies' value of 50.93% is 96.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Semiconductors company?
The median 3-1 Month Momentum % among Semiconductors companies is 25.87, based on 1,012 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Axcelis Technologies's current 3-1 Month Momentum % of 50.93% is 96.9% 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Axcelis Technologies and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 25.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axcelis Technologies's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 50.93%. 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 $87.53, compared to a current price of $139.89 — trading 59.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 50.93% and 96.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 25.87. Axcelis Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axcelis Technologies (ACLS), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 50.93% as of Jul. 07, 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 $139.89 is trading 59.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $87.53.
GuruFocus considers Axcelis Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACLS:
3-1 Month Momentum %: 50.93%
GF Value™: $87.53 vs. price of $139.89 (59.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.9% above the Semiconductors median (#211 of 1012)
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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