πŸ“‹ Auros is positioned for higher upside due to involvement in SK Hynix/Samsung HBM4 hybrid bonding roadmaps with ~$280m revenue; Towa is a monopolistic compounder in the same space

medium convictionFirst mentioned Apr 28, 2026

Auros is positioned for higher upside due to involvement in SK Hynix/Samsung HBM4 hybrid bonding roadmaps with ~$280m revenue; Towa is a monopolistic compounder in the same space.

Evidence & details
Evidence
  • +Auros part of SK Hynix/Samsung HBM4 hybrid bonding related roadmaps
  • +Auros at ~$280m revenue
  • +Towa described as monopolistic compounder
Catalysts
  • ⚑HBM4 hybrid bonding adoption
  • ⚑AI-driven demand for advanced packaging

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@2victorspoils I liked Auros for higher upside since they’re part of SK Hynix/Samsung Hbm4 hybrid bonding related roadmaps at ~$280mz Over in Japan, Towa was a bit of a more boring but monopolistic compounder. As the ones I’ve posted about so far. There’s a lot more, I’ll shar…

Thesis: Auros is positioned for higher upside due to involvement in SK Hynix/Samsung HBM4 hybrid bonding roadmaps with ~$280m revenue; Towa is a monopolistic compounder in the same space.

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entry Apr 28, 2026
Thesis Lifecycle
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openedApr 28, 2026

Towa is a functional monopoly that is flat despite HBM4 capex spend, making it a good trade for upcoming earnings on May 10.

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updatedApr 29, 2026+1 conv

TOWA remains a critical chokepoint in the semiconductor packaging process, even with the advent of hybrid bonding and HBM5, making it a must-have stock.

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updatedApr 29, 2026-1 conv

Hyperscaler capex increases, particularly from SK Hynix, Micron, and Samsung, will flow upstream to TOWA. MSSCORP is more nuanced as CPO is not yet volume ramped.

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updatedApr 29, 2026+1 conv

VIAV and FORM earnings beat strongly, indicating robust demand for memory/test/yield equipment, which is bullish for upstream inspection and test companies like ONTO, CAMT, TOWA, KEYS, and potentially downstream optics players.

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updatedApr 30, 2026-1 conv

TOWA is a largely forgotten beneficiary of the new HBM4 memory cycle, with a monopoly in compression molding processes, set to be re-rated due to capex hikes from memory makers.

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updatedApr 30, 2026

Potential 80%-100% re-rating for TOWA as it is a sleeper beneficiary of HBM4 spend from major memory makers, though cyclical.

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updatedMay 1, 2026

Towa is a steady compounder benefiting from unavoidable capex inflows from memory makers due to its monopoly status, especially during memory cycles.

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updatedMay 1, 2026

Towa's 1.6T optical less mass production has started and ASIC test segment is growing; management likely sandbagging earnings.

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updatedMay 6, 2026

Auros is positioned for higher upside due to involvement in SK Hynix/Samsung HBM4 hybrid bonding roadmaps with ~$280m revenue; Towa is a monopolistic compounder in the same space.

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