Axiom Rates Amtech Systems With A Buy Rating (ASYS)

With the era of aggressive capacity ramps from a multitude of Asian solar manufacturers, Axiom believes Amtech Systems

is the best positioned to experience considerable earnings leverage. Additionally, with the end of its exclusivity agreement with YGE in C2Q10, ASYS's gross margin expanded by 7.3% in just one quarter due to share gains and better fixed cost absorption. Axiom initiated coverage of ASYS with a BUY, High Risk ration, and a 6 month Price Target of $19.00. ASYS currently trades at $15.27