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LRCX Positioned for the AI Driven Semiconductor Cycle
$Lam Research(LRCX)$ is one of the key equipment providers enabling the production of advanced semiconductors used in AI, data centers, and high-performance computing. With strong leadership in etch and deposition tools, a rapidly growing services business, and deep relationships with major chipmakers such as $Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ , the company sits at the center of the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. As chip architectures shift toward more complex 3D structures and AI demand accelerates global semiconductor investment, Lam Research is strategically positioned to capture a significant share of the next semiconductor capital expenditure cycle. 1. Business Lam Research sells wafer
Feb Factsheet YTD 4.7% as $FIX Leads, $FICO and $NVDA Lag
LATEST FACTSHEET: FEBRUARY 2026 YTD: 4.7% Cash Return on Capital = 41% 5yr FCF per share CAGR = 26% The portfolio continues to be optimised for: (i) consistently high free cash flow per share growth rate, (ii) consistently high return on capital, and (iii) pricing power. Portfolio comment: We exited our positions in $Applied Materials(AMAT)$ , ATOSS Software and $Technology One, Ltd.(THNOF)$ . The top contributor to performance was $Comfort Systems USA(FIX)$ . The top detractors from performance were $Fair Isaac(FICO)$ and $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ .
High FCF High ROIC Portfolio $NVDA $ADBE $MA $LRCX $AMAT $FICO & $QCOM
LATEST FACTSHEET: JANUARY 2026 YTD: 3.3% Cash Return on Capital = 40% 5yr FCF per share CAGR = 26% The portfolio continues to be optimised for: (i) consistently high free cash flow per share growth rate, (ii) consistently high return on capital, and (iii) pricing power. Performance The top contributors to performance were $Lam Research(LRCX)$ and $Applied Materials(AMAT)$ . The top detractors from performance were $Fair Isaac(FICO)$ and ATOSS Software. Looking for oligopolies, with wide barriers to entry and strong network effects? That’s why I built the Global Compounders Database. $NVIDIA(NVDA)$
What's your view on Manhattan Associates $Manhattan Associates(MANH)$ ? - Consistently high cash return on capital - Steady free cash flow growth - High SBC, but offset with consistent buybacks - Potentially attractive valuation Here’s a checklist of what I consider when analysing a company: Financial metrics - Return on capital - FCF per share growth - Margin expansion - Debt affordability Supply chain - Market growth rate - Market share growth - Cyclicality Pricing power / competition - Essential or discretionary? - Affordable? - Alternatives? Valuation - Priced in growth vs actual growth - Forward FCF yield What would you add? For SG users only, Welcome to open a CBA today and enjoy access to a trading limit of up to SGD 20,000 with unlimited t
Here’s a checklist of what I consider when analysing a company: Financial metrics - Return on capital - FCF per share growth - Margin expansion - Debt affordability Supply chain - Market growth rate - Market share growth - Cyclicality Pricing power / competition - Essential or discretionary? - Affordable? - Alternatives? Valuation - Priced in growth vs actual growth - Forward FCF yield What would you add? And, In year 1, you invest $100 and get a $40 return. In year 2, you invest $50 and get a $20 return. In year 3, you invest $25 and get a $10 return. In each year the return on capital is 40%, but the growth rate was -50%. That's why monitoring invested capital is important - compounding requires reinvestment. For SG users only, Welcome to open a CBA today and enjoy access to a trading li