ASM International: AI CapEx Trends Are Giving Solid Visibility

  • ASM dominates the advanced deposition market, especially ALD, positioning it to benefit from AI-driven semiconductor demand and data center expansion. Q1 FY25 results exceeded expectations, with strong revenue growth, record margins, and robust free cash flow, driven by AI logic chip demand. Risks include economic cyclicality, strong competition, and premium valuation, but ASM's consistent execution and innovation mitigate these concerns.