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ASMPT Ltd (0522) AI Stock Analysis

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ASMPT Ltd

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Neutral 62 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
HK$116.00
▲(16.17% Upside)
The score is primarily held back by weaker financial performance (declining revenue, compressed net margins, and sharply lower free cash flow) despite a strong balance sheet. Technicals are supportive of an uptrend but appear overbought, while valuation is a major headwind due to the very high P/E and low dividend yield. Earnings call guidance and backlog provide a positive near-term demand signal, partially offsetting the fundamental and valuation risks.
Positive Factors
Strong balance sheet and low leverage
A low debt-to-equity ratio and a high equity ratio indicate a conservative capital structure, giving ASMPT durable financial flexibility to fund R&D, weather cyclical capex downturns, and support strategic investments without strained liquidity over the next several quarters.
Leadership in Thermo-Compression Bonding (TCB) and AI exposure
First-mover advantage in TCB and HBM4 positions ASMPT to capture structural demand from AI/high-bandwidth memory packaging. A growing TCB TAM supports multi-year product cycle adoption and higher ASPs for advanced packaging tools, strengthening long-term revenue potential.
Book-to-bill >1 and substantial backlog
A book-to-bill above 1 and a near-billion-dollar backlog provide durable revenue visibility and production planning lead time. That backlog supports near-term top-line stability, predictable capacity utilization, and recurring aftermarket/service revenue as tools are installed.
Negative Factors
Declining revenue, compressed net margin, and sharp FCF drop
Material revenue contraction, margin compression and a 70% drop in free cash flow weaken ASMPT's ability to self-fund growth and cushion cyclical shocks. Persisting these trends would constrain R&D, capex and shareholder returns, and reduce financial resilience over upcoming quarters.
Margin pressure from mix shift and rising operating expenses
A lower-margin mix toward SMT and higher operating costs for R&D and infrastructure depress sustainable profitability. If structural mix or elevated opex persist, ASMPT's ability to convert revenue into higher operating profit and free cash flow will remain constrained for multiple quarters.
Cyclicality and customer timing risk in SEMI segment
Dependence on semiconductor customer capex timing and project roadmaps creates structural revenue volatility. Delays, weather disruptions or concentrated customer program timing can defer large orders and undercut visibility, keeping earnings and capacity utilization uneven over the medium term.

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ASMPT Ltd Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionASMPT Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of machines, tools, and materials used in the semiconductor and electronics assembly industries worldwide. It operates through Semiconductor Solutions and Surface Mount Technology Solutions segments. The company provides deposition process equipment, wafer separation equipment, AOI/FOL equipment, die attach equipment, wire bonding equipment, dispensing equipment, encapsulation solutions equipment, and CIS equipment. It also offers singulation, trim, and form systems; LED testing, sorting, and taping systems; sintering equipment; and test and finish handling systems. In addition, the company offers surface mount technologies; advanced packaging solutions; encapsulation solutions; MEM solutions; power solutions; LED/opto solutions; photonics solutions; COB solutions; stacked die solutions; and smart SMT factory solutions, as well as image sensor applications. Further, it provides agency and logistics services. The company was formerly known as ASM Pacific Technology Limited and changed its name to ASMPT Limited in June 2022. ASMPT Limited was founded in 1975 and is based in Tsing Yi, Hong Kong.
How the Company Makes MoneyASM Pacific Technology generates revenue primarily through the sale of its semiconductor and electronics assembly equipment, which includes products such as die bonding machines, wire bonding equipment, and advanced packaging solutions. Key revenue streams include direct sales of equipment, service agreements for maintenance and support, and the sale of consumables and materials used in the manufacturing processes. The company also benefits from long-term partnerships with major semiconductor manufacturers, which provide a steady stream of orders and contribute to its market presence. Additionally, ASMPT invests in research and development to innovate new technologies, ensuring its products meet the evolving needs of the industry, thus enhancing its competitive edge and revenue potential.

ASMPT Ltd Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Oct 28, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Mar 04, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call reflected a strong performance driven by revenue growth, continuous AI momentum, and a positive outlook for Q4 2025. However, challenges in the SEMI segment, a decrease in gross margin, and higher operating expenses indicated some areas of concern.
Q3-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Strong Revenue Growth
ASMPT delivered revenue of USD 468.0 million, representing an increase of 7.6% quarter-on-quarter and 9.5% year-on-year, driven largely by growth in SMT.
Continuous AI Momentum
The group's Advanced Packaging and mainstream businesses continued to benefit from AI adoption, with strong momentum driven by Thermo-Compression Bonding and first mover advantage in HBM4.
SMT Segment Performance
SMT delivered strong revenue of USD 227.5 million, up 28% quarter-on-quarter and 14.6% year-on-year, driven by performance in Asian markets, AI servers, and EVs in China.
Bookings and Backlog
The group recorded bookings of USD 462.5 million, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth, with a backlog of USD 867.7 million.
Q4 Revenue Guidance
ASMPT expects Q4 2025 revenue to be between USD 470 million and USD 530 million, up by 6.8% quarter-on-quarter and 14.3% year-on-year at the midpoint.
Negative Updates
SEMI Segment Challenges
SEMI's revenue was USD 240.5 million, down 6.5% quarter-on-quarter, impacted by the timing of key customers' AI technology roadmaps and shipment disruption from a typhoon in China.
Lower Gross Margin
The group's adjusted gross margin for the third quarter was 37.7%, impacted by larger contribution from SMT and lower SEMI gross margin, which was down due to a higher contribution from wire bonders and lower TCB revenue.
Operating Expense Increase
Operating expenses were up 6.2% quarter-on-quarter and 5.3% year-on-year due to strategic R&D and infrastructure investments, and foreign exchange impact.
Panel Deposition Tool Order Cancellation
There was an isolated bookings cancellation in the third quarter for panel deposition tools from a leading high-density substrate manufacturer, although it was a one-off occurrence.
Company Guidance
During the third quarter of 2025 earnings call, ASMPT provided guidance indicating strong momentum driven by AI adoption, particularly in their Advanced Packaging (AP) and mainstream businesses. The group anticipates Q4 2025 revenue to be between USD 470 million and USD 530 million, marking an increase of 6.8% quarter-on-quarter and 14.3% year-on-year at the midpoint. This growth is expected to be supported by continued demand in both SEMI and SMT segments. ASMPT highlighted their leadership in Thermo-Compression Bonding (TCB) technology, particularly for HBM4 and advanced logic applications, projecting the TCB total addressable market (TAM) to exceed USD 1 billion by 2027. Despite a one-off cancellation in SEMI bookings, the group achieved a book-to-bill ratio of 1.04, maintaining a ratio above 1 since Q1 2025, and closed the quarter with a backlog of USD 867.7 million. The adjusted gross margin for Q3 was 37.7%, impacted by a higher contribution from SMT and lower SEMI margins, while adjusted operating profit was HKD 124.4 million, reflecting a decrease due to lower gross margins and increased operating expenses.

ASMPT Ltd Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Mixed fundamentals: revenue declined ~10% year-on-year and net margin fell (4.87% to 2.61%), while free cash flow dropped sharply (-70.10%). Offsetting this, the balance sheet is solid with low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.30) and a strong equity ratio (64.15%), and operating cash flow is strong versus net income (2.96).
Income Statement
55
Neutral
The company's gross profit margin has remained stable, indicating consistent profitability from its core operations. However, the net profit margin has significantly declined over the past year from 4.87% to 2.61%, suggesting challenges in converting revenue into net income. Revenue growth has been negative, with a decline of approximately 9.99% from the previous year, indicating potential demand issues or competitive pressures. The absence of EBIT in the latest year raises concerns about operational efficiency.
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
The balance sheet reflects a solid equity base with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30, indicating low financial leverage. The equity ratio is strong at 64.15%, suggesting a conservative capital structure and financial stability. Return on equity has decreased to 2.27%, showing reduced effectiveness in generating returns for shareholders. Despite these challenges, the company maintains a healthy asset structure.
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
The free cash flow has substantially decreased, with a negative growth rate of -70.10%, impacting the company's ability to fund operations and growth from internal resources. The operating cash flow to net income ratio is favorable at 2.96, indicating strong cash generation relative to net income. However, the reduced free cash flow to net income ratio of 1.64 highlights potential inefficiencies in capital expenditures.
BreakdownTTMDec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue19.74B13.23B14.70B19.36B21.95B14.70B
Gross Profit7.91B5.29B5.77B7.97B8.91B5.08B
EBITDA1.69B1.39B1.93B4.10B4.79B1.85B
Net Income354.69M345.26M715.35M2.62B3.17B1.62B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets25.40B23.67B23.96B24.78B26.50B23.16B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments5.00B5.10B4.80B4.41B4.88B4.46B
Total Debt4.85B4.56B4.03B3.76B4.24B4.57B
Total Liabilities8.98B8.38B8.16B8.92B11.09B9.97B
Stockholders Equity16.31B15.19B15.69B15.74B15.28B13.17B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-341.43M566.24M1.89B2.45B2.19B2.23B
Operating Cash Flow-10.40M1.02B2.35B2.94B2.54B2.68B
Investing Cash Flow-555.97M-607.26M-607.42M-598.84M-518.73M311.84M
Financing Cash Flow-344.07M-234.63M-1.62B-2.55B-1.72B-969.35M

ASMPT Ltd Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price99.85
Price Trends
50DMA
85.11
Positive
100DMA
83.20
Positive
200DMA
71.33
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
5.83
Positive
RSI
57.19
Neutral
STOCH
42.16
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HK:0522, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 99.85 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 98.06, above the 50-day MA of 85.11, and above the 200-day MA of 71.33, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 5.83 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 57.19 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 42.16 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for HK:0522.

ASMPT Ltd Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
66
Neutral
HK$63.34B83.087.85%0.20%12.62%-4.75%
64
Neutral
HK$2.76B6.6317.96%6.98%-18.35%-6.00%
62
Neutral
HK$43.38B176.461.55%0.69%-0.64%-39.74%
61
Neutral
$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
56
Neutral
HK$1.09B20.774.98%-25.16%-51.97%
54
Neutral
HK$226.01B3,446.670.12%0.23%19.15%-94.32%
41
Neutral
HK$85.37M-1.13-41.46%-26.02%-4977.27%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
HK:0522
ASMPT Ltd
99.85
27.20
37.43%
HK:1385
Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics Group Co
48.84
34.55
241.66%
HK:2878
Solomon Systech (International) Ltd.
0.43
-0.05
-10.42%
HK:1347
Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd.
103.40
80.50
351.53%
HK:8490
Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials Limited
0.12
-0.03
-19.33%
HK:0085
China Electronics Huada Technology Company Limited
1.32
0.15
12.82%

ASMPT Ltd Corporate Events

ASMPT Launches Strategic Review of SMT Solutions Segment to Sharpen Semiconductor Focus
Jan 20, 2026

ASMPT Limited has launched a formal assessment of strategic options for its SMT Solutions Segment as part of a broader transformation effort aimed at maximizing shareholder value and sharpening its focus on its growing Semiconductor Solutions Segment. The company is exploring a wide range of possibilities for SMT, including divestiture, joint venture, spin-off with a potential public listing, or retaining and further developing the business, underscoring SMT’s status as a global market and technology leader with a comprehensive hardware, software and services portfolio, and signaling potential changes to the group’s portfolio mix and capital allocation that could affect employees, customers, suppliers and investors; Morgan Stanley Asia Limited has been appointed as exclusive financial advisor for the review.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:0522) stock is a Buy with a HK$105.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on ASMPT Ltd stock, see the HK:0522 Stock Forecast page.

ASMPT Launches Strategic Review of SMT Solutions Segment
Jan 20, 2026

ASMPT Limited has launched a strategic review of its SMT Solutions Segment as part of a broader transformation aimed at sharpening its focus on the growing Semiconductor Solutions business and maximising shareholder value while safeguarding the interests of employees, customers and suppliers. The review will examine options including a possible divestiture, joint venture, spin-off and separate listing, or retaining and further developing the business, with no fixed timetable or assurance that any transaction will occur; during this period SMT operations will continue as normal, and Morgan Stanley Asia Limited has been appointed exclusive financial adviser, signalling a potentially significant reshaping of ASMPT’s portfolio and future industry positioning.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:0522) stock is a Buy with a HK$105.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on ASMPT Ltd stock, see the HK:0522 Stock Forecast page.

ASMPT Updates Registered Office Address in Cayman Islands
Dec 23, 2025

ASMPT Limited has announced an immediate change to the address of its registered office in the Cayman Islands, which will now be located at JTC (Cayman) Limited, 60 Nexus Way, Camana Bay, Grand Cayman. The move represents an administrative update to the company’s corporate registration arrangements rather than an operational shift, but it is relevant for shareholders, regulators and counterparties who rely on accurate corporate records and legal domiciliation details for compliance and communication purposes.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:0522) stock is a Hold with a HK$74.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on ASMPT Ltd stock, see the HK:0522 Stock Forecast page.

ASMPT Ltd Issues Shares to Incentivize Employees
Dec 3, 2025

ASMPT Ltd has announced the issuance of 1,321,700 new shares under its Employee Share Incentive Scheme, aimed at rewarding and retaining valuable employees. This move represents approximately 0.32% of the company’s issued share capital and is intended to incentivize employee contributions and attract key talent, with the shares to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:0522) stock is a Hold with a HK$74.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on ASMPT Ltd stock, see the HK:0522 Stock Forecast page.

ASMPT Ltd Expands Employee Share Incentive Scheme with New Share Awards
Dec 3, 2025

ASMPT Ltd announced the award of an additional 18,900 shares to selected employees as part of its Employee Share Incentive Scheme. This move, which complies with the new Chapter 17 of the Listing Rules, reflects the company’s commitment to rewarding its employees and aligning their interests with the company’s growth. The awarded shares, valued at approximately HK$1,461,915 based on the closing price, are part of a broader strategy to enhance employee engagement and retention.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:0522) stock is a Hold with a HK$74.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on ASMPT Ltd stock, see the HK:0522 Stock Forecast page.

ASMPT Ltd Completes Asset Disposal Transaction
Nov 26, 2025

ASMPT Ltd has completed a significant transaction involving the disposal of assets, as announced on 26 November 2025. The transaction involved ASMPT’s subsidiary, ASMPT Hong Kong Holding Limited, receiving cash and shares from Shenzhen Original Advanced Compounds Co., Ltd. This move marks ASMPT’s exit from holding equity in Advanced Assembly Materials International Limited, potentially impacting its strategic positioning in the market.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:0522) stock is a Hold with a HK$74.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on ASMPT Ltd stock, see the HK:0522 Stock Forecast page.

ASMPT Finalizes Sale of AAMI Stake
Nov 26, 2025

ASMPT Ltd has completed the sale of its 49% equity interest in Advanced Assembly Materials International Limited (AAMI) to Shenzhen Original Advanced Compounds Co., Ltd. The transaction, valued at RMB1,717 million, includes cash and new shares in the acquiring company, enhancing ASMPT’s strategic positioning in the market.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:0522) stock is a Hold with a HK$74.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on ASMPT Ltd stock, see the HK:0522 Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Jan 15, 2026