(AXTI) AXT - Ratings and Ratios
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AXTI EPS (Earnings per Share)
AXTI Revenue
Description: AXTI AXT August 23, 2025
AXT Inc, listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol AXTI, operates within the Semiconductor Materials & Equipment sub-industry. The companys quarterly tax provision is a critical aspect of its financial reporting, influencing its overall profitability and cash flow.
To assess AXT Incs performance, key financial metrics and economic drivers must be considered. The companys market capitalization stands at $99.42 million, indicating its size within the industry. A negative Return on Equity (ROE) of -12.57% suggests that the company is currently unprofitable, which could be a concern for investors. The forward Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.21 implies that investors are pricing in future growth expectations, despite current losses.
From a trading perspective, AXT Incs stock has shown volatility, with a beta of 2.097 indicating that its price movements are more than twice as volatile as the overall market. The Average True Range (ATR) of 0.12, representing 4.68% of the last price, further highlights the stocks short-term volatility. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth rate, gross margin, and operating cash flow will be crucial in evaluating the companys financial health and potential for future growth.
Economic drivers influencing AXT Incs performance include demand for semiconductor materials and equipment, driven by the growth of the global semiconductor industry. The companys ability to innovate and adapt to changing technology trends, as well as its competitive positioning within the industry, will be essential in determining its long-term success. Factors such as global economic conditions, trade policies, and technological advancements will also impact the companys prospects.
AXTI Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 367m |
| Sub-Industry | Semiconductor Materials & Equipment |
| IPO / Inception | 1998-05-21 |
AXTI Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 31.4% |
| Fundamental | 23.2% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 266% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.80 of 5 |
AXTI Dividends
Currently no dividends paidAXTI Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 94.5% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 50% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -86% |
| CAGR 5y | 19.30% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | 0.24 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | 0.37 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.04 |
| Alpha | 303.43 |
| Beta | 2.264 |
| Volatility | 89.19% |
| Current Volume | 3925.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 2540.1k |
| Stop Loss | 8.2 (-7.6%) |
| Signal | 1.75 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 0.5
| Net Income (-22.8m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 5.42m TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.23pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 71.75% (prev 94.09%; Δ -22.34pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA -0.04 (>3.0%) and CFO -12.1m > Net Income -22.8m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0) |
| Current Ratio 1.76 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (43.7m) change vs 12m ago 1.26% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 11.97% (prev 25.41%; Δ -13.43pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 26.21% (prev 26.63%; Δ -0.41pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio -44.76 (EBITDA TTM -22.3m / Interest Expense TTM -548.0k) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -0.57
| (A) 0.19 = (Total Current Assets 149.8m - Total Current Liabilities 84.9m) / Total Assets 334.0m |
| (B) -0.18 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -61.4m / Total Assets 334.0m |
| (C) -0.07 = EBIT TTM -24.5m / Avg Total Assets 344.8m |
| (D) -0.73 = Book Value of Equity -68.0m / Total Liabilities 93.6m |
| Total Rating: -0.57 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 23.15
| 1. Piotroski 0.50pt = -4.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -3.43% = -1.72 |
| 3. FCF Margin -15.45% = -5.79 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.35 = 2.44 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda -1.80 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -26.80)% = -12.50 |
| 7. RoE -12.38% = -2.06 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 18.28% = 1.37 |
| 9. EPS Trend -31.74% = -1.59 |
What is the price of AXTI shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +21.17%, over one month by +64.26%, over three months by +328.50% and over the past year by +320.38%.
Is AXT a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of AXTI is around 8.38 USD . This means that AXTI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.52%.
Is AXTI a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 4
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the AXTI price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 3.8 | -56.9% |
| Analysts Target Price | 3.8 | -56.9% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 9.6 | 8.5% |
AXTI Fundamental Data Overview November 02, 2025
P/E Forward = 24.2131
P/S = 4.2599
P/B = 1.2305
P/EG = 3.77
Beta = 2.264
Revenue TTM = 90.4m USD
EBIT TTM = -24.5m USD
EBITDA TTM = -22.3m USD
Long Term Debt = 2.51m USD (from capitalLeaseObligations, last fiscal year)
Short Term Debt = 61.5m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 63.1m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 40.0m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 406.7m USD (366.7m + Debt 63.1m - CCE 23.1m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -44.76 (Ebit TTM -24.5m / Interest Expense TTM -548.0k)
FCF Yield = -3.43% (FCF TTM -14.0m / Enterprise Value 406.7m)
FCF Margin = -15.45% (FCF TTM -14.0m / Revenue TTM 90.4m)
Net Margin = -25.22% (Net Income TTM -22.8m / Revenue TTM 90.4m)
Gross Margin = 11.97% ((Revenue TTM 90.4m - Cost of Revenue TTM 79.6m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 22.26% (prev 7.97%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.22 (Enterprise Value 406.7m / Total Assets 334.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = -2.12% (Interest Expense -1.34m / Debt 63.1m)
Taxrate = -43.11% (negative due to tax credits) (504.0k / -1.17m)
NOPAT = -35.1m (EBIT -24.5m * (1 - -43.11%)) [loss with tax shield] [negative tax rate / tax credits]
Current Ratio = 1.76 (Total Current Assets 149.8m / Total Current Liabilities 84.9m)
Debt / Equity = 0.35 (Debt 63.1m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 179.1m)
Debt / EBITDA = -1.80 (negative EBITDA) (Net Debt 40.0m / EBITDA -22.3m)
Debt / FCF = -2.87 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 40.0m / FCF TTM -14.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 184.2m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -6.83% (Net Income -22.8m / Total Assets 334.0m)
RoE = -12.38% (Net Income TTM -22.8m / Total Stockholder Equity 184.2m)
RoCE = -13.14% (EBIT -24.5m / Capital Employed (Equity 184.2m + L.T.Debt 2.51m))
RoIC = -14.99% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -35.1m / Invested Capital 234.2m)
WACC = 11.81% (E(366.7m)/V(429.8m) * Re(14.36%) + D(63.1m)/V(429.8m) * Rd(-2.12%) * (1-Tc(-0.43)))
Discount Rate = 14.36% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 0.99%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -14.0m)
EPS Correlation: -31.74 | EPS CAGR: -10.48% | SUE: 1.40 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: 18.28 | Revenue CAGR: 1.55% | SUE: 4.0 | # QB: 1
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