Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥5.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2026. Payment date: 30 June 2026. The company is not currently making a profit but it is cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.4%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Reported Earnings • Feb 14
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥11.55 (vs JP¥29.22 in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥11.55 (down from JP¥29.22 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥28.9b (down 17% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥325.0m (down 61% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 1.1% (down from 2.4% in 3Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 69 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Declared Dividend • Dec 13
First half dividend of JP¥5.00 announced Dividend of JP¥5.00 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 30th March 2026 Payment date: 30th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.8%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months. However, the dividend is well covered by cash flows (31% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. New Risk • Dec 05
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 9.2% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (9.2% average weekly change). Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥9.99b market cap, or US$64.4m). Anuncio • Dec 02
UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Feb 12, 2026 UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Feb 12, 2026 Reported Earnings • Nov 15
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥6.29 (vs JP¥36.96 loss in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥6.29 (up from JP¥36.96 loss in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥27.2b (down 16% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥177.0m (up JP¥1.22b from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 0.7% (up from net loss in 2Q 2025). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 56 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Anuncio • Sep 01
UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Nov 12, 2025 UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Nov 12, 2025 Reported Earnings • Aug 09
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥8.46 (vs JP¥20.76 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥8.46 (down from JP¥20.76 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥29.0b (down 12% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥238.0m (down 60% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 0.8% (down from 1.8% in 1Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 49 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Declared Dividend • Jul 09
Final dividend of JP¥5.00 announced Dividend of JP¥5.00 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 29th September 2025 Payment date: 15th December 2025 Dividend yield will be 3.5%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (22% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (4% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 96 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Earnings per share has grown by 75% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Jul 05
Full year 2025 earnings released: JP¥88.84 loss per share (vs JP¥36.11 profit in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: JP¥88.84 loss per share (down from JP¥36.11 profit in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥131.9b (flat on FY 2024). Net loss: JP¥2.51b (down 346% from profit in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 41% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 13% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Anuncio • May 31
UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Aug 08, 2025 UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Aug 08, 2025 Reported Earnings • May 20
Full year 2025 earnings released: JP¥91.81 loss per share (vs JP¥36.11 profit in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: JP¥91.81 loss per share (down from JP¥36.11 profit in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥131.9b (flat on FY 2024). Net loss: JP¥2.59b (down 354% from profit in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 41% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 4% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Anuncio • May 15
UMC Electronics Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2025 UMC Electronics Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2025. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 07
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to JP¥344, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Electronic industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 6.8% over the past three years. Anuncio • Apr 25
Notice Regarding the Filing of Lawsuit Against UMC Electronics Mexico, SA De CV UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that in the "Notice regarding decision from Mexican tax authorities regarding appeal" dated April 15, 2025, UMC Electronics Mexico, SA de CV ("UMC Mexico"), a consolidated subsidiary of UMC, received a ruling ("This Ruling") ordering it to pay MXN 463 million (approximately JPY 3.3 billion) on the same day (Japan time). This Ruling rejects UMC Mexico's claims and is completely unacceptable to the Company. Therefore, in order to reassert the legitimacy of UMC Mexico's claims, the Company resolved at its Board of Directors meeting held on April 24, 2025 file a lawsuit in the Tax Court. On the other hand, in order to avoid additional burdens such as interest, they will provisionally pay MXN 448 million (approximately JPY 3.2 billion), a partial reduction of the award amount, in accordance with Mexican laws and regulations. New Risk • Apr 08
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 6.6% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks High level of debt (100% net debt to equity). Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.6% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥7.37b market cap, or US$50.2m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 04
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to JP¥262, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 3.8x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Electronic industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 29% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥5.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2025. Payment date: 30 June 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 14% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.2%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Anuncio • Mar 01
UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on May 15, 2025 UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on May 15, 2025 Reported Earnings • Feb 16
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥29.22 (vs JP¥7.75 loss in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥29.22 (up from JP¥7.75 loss in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥34.7b (up 1.5% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥825.0m (up JP¥1.04b from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 2.4% (up from net loss in 3Q 2024). The move to profitability was primarily driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Anuncio • Nov 30
UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Feb 14, 2025 UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Feb 14, 2025 Anuncio • Aug 27
UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Nov 14, 2024 UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Nov 14, 2024 Reported Earnings • Aug 15
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥20.76 (vs JP¥9.41 loss in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥20.76 (up from JP¥9.41 loss in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥33.0b (flat on 1Q 2024). Net income: JP¥587.0m (up JP¥853.0m from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.8% (up from net loss in 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 12% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 22% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 05
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 30% After last week's 30% share price decline to JP¥292, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.1x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Electronic industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 65% over the past three years. New Risk • Aug 02
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 5.4% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.7x net interest cover). Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.4% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥10.3b market cap, or US$69.4m). New Risk • Jun 27
New minor risk - Dividend sustainability The company has an unstable dividend paying track record. The dividend has had an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Dividend yield: 2.5% This is considered a minor risk. If the company has cut or reduced its dividend in the past, it may be a sign that the underlying business is too cyclical to consistently maintain or grow the dividend over the long-term. It may also indicate the company prioritizes other outcomes instead of maintaining the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.7x net interest cover). Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥11.0b market cap, or US$68.8m). Anuncio • Jun 02
UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Aug 09, 2024 UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Aug 09, 2024 New Risk • May 19
New major risk - Financial position The company's interest payments are not well covered by earnings. Net interest cover: 2.7x This is considered a major risk. If the company is unable to fund interest repayments on its debt through profits, it may be forced into reducing its debt burden through selling assets, undertaking a potentially costly capital raising or even into bankruptcy in the worst case scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.7x net interest cover). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥10.4b market cap, or US$66.7m). Reported Earnings • May 19
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥36.11 (vs JP¥22.53 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥36.11 (up from JP¥22.53 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥131.3b (down 19% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥1.02b (up 60% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 0.8% (up from 0.4% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 16% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 21% per year. Anuncio • May 17
UMC Electronics Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024 UMC Electronics Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024. Anuncio • Mar 02
UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on May 15, 2024 UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on May 15, 2024 Reported Earnings • Feb 16
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: JP¥7.75 loss per share (vs JP¥2.23 profit in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: JP¥7.75 loss per share (down from JP¥2.23 profit in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥34.2b (down 24% from 3Q 2023). Net loss: JP¥219.0m (down 448% from profit in 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 86% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 23% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Anuncio • Nov 27
UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Feb 14, 2024 UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Feb 14, 2024 Reported Earnings • Nov 18
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: JP¥2.72 loss per share (vs JP¥9.02 profit in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: JP¥2.72 loss per share (down from JP¥9.02 profit in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥34.0b (down 22% from 2Q 2023). Net loss: JP¥77.0m (down 130% from profit in 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 122% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • Nov 02
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 5.4% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.6x net interest cover). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.4% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.2% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥11.6b market cap, or US$77.0m). Anuncio • Aug 30
UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Nov 14, 2023 UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Nov 14, 2023 New Risk • Aug 15
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: JP¥13.7b (US$94.2m) This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.6x net interest cover). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.6% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.2% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥13.7b market cap, or US$94.2m). Reported Earnings • Aug 12
First quarter 2024 earnings released: JP¥9.41 loss per share (vs JP¥0.88 profit in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: JP¥9.41 loss per share (down from JP¥0.88 profit in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥32.8b (down 13% from 1Q 2023). Net loss: JP¥266.0m (down JP¥291.0m from profit in 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 130% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 14
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to JP¥622, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 27.6x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Electronic industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 71% over the past three years. Anuncio • Jun 01
UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Aug 10, 2023 UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Aug 10, 2023 Reported Earnings • May 18
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥22.53 (vs JP¥55.52 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥22.53 (down from JP¥55.52 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥161.7b (up 20% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥637.0m (down 59% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 0.4% (down from 1.2% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 127% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Feb 18
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥2.23 (vs JP¥16.55 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥2.23 (down from JP¥16.55 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥45.0b (up 30% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥63.0m (down 87% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 0.1% (down from 1.4% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 112% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Anuncio • Dec 07
UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Feb 14, 2023 UMC Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Feb 14, 2023 Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥9.02 (vs JP¥2.44 loss in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥9.02 (up from JP¥2.44 loss in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥43.3b (up 38% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥255.0m (up JP¥324.0m from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 0.6% (up from net loss in 2Q 2022). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 94% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 12 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 3 independent directors (5 non-independent directors). was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in . The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Aug 17
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥0.88 (vs JP¥11.81 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥0.88 (down from JP¥11.81 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥37.9b (up 8.6% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥25.0m (down 93% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 0.1% (down from 1.0% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 72% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 02
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥461, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.3x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Electronic industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 59% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 20
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥55.52 (vs JP¥5.01 loss in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥55.52 (up from JP¥5.01 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥134.6b (down 1.2% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥1.57b (up JP¥1.67b from FY 2021). Profit margin: 1.2% (up from net loss in FY 2021). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 50% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 29% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 12 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 3 independent directors (5 non-independent directors). was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in . The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 16
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 19% share price gain to JP¥397, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 18.4x. Average trailing P/E is 11x in the Electronic industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 74% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Feb 17
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥16.55 (down from JP¥20.06 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥34.5b (down 12% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥468.0m (up 21% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.4% (up from 1.0% in 3Q 2021). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 40% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 21
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to JP¥551, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 16.5x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Electronic industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 77% over the past three years. Board Change • Nov 14
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 12 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 3 independent directors (6 non-independent directors). was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in . The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment.