Reported Earnings • May 13
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.008 (vs NT$0.059 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: NT$0.008 (down from NT$0.059 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: NT$344.0m (down 11% from 1Q 2025). Net income: NT$338.0k (down 87% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 0.1% (down from 0.7% 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 101 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Mar 13
Full year 2025 earnings released: NT$1.84 loss per share (vs NT$0.28 profit in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: NT$1.84 loss per share (down from NT$0.28 profit in FY 2024). Revenue: NT$1.45b (down 19% from FY 2024). Net loss: NT$81.8m (down NT$94.5m from profit in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 111 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Annonce • Mar 06
Macroblock, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 24, 2026 Macroblock, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 24, 2026. Location: 10 floor no,18, p`u ting rd., hsinchu city Taiwan New Risk • Feb 21
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 Taiwanese stocks, typically moving 6.9% 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 Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Cash payout ratio: 112% Earnings have declined by 44% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.9% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (NT$2.54b market cap, or US$80.6m). New Risk • Dec 19
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 Taiwanese stocks, typically moving 6.3% 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 Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Cash payout ratio: 112% Earnings have declined by 44% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.3% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (NT$2.65b market cap, or US$83.9m). Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: NT$0.15 loss per share (vs NT$0.40 loss in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: NT$0.15 loss per share (improved from NT$0.40 loss in 3Q 2024). Revenue: NT$361.6m (down 8.2% from 3Q 2024). Net loss: NT$6.88m (loss narrowed 62% from 3Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 116 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Aug 17
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: NT$0.96 loss per share (vs NT$0.49 profit in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: NT$0.96 loss per share (down from NT$0.49 profit in 2Q 2024). Revenue: NT$372.3m (down 30% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: NT$42.8m (down 298% from profit in 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 114 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Jul 29
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: NT$2.88b (US$97.1m) 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 Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Dividend per share is over 9x earnings per share. Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Earnings have declined by 27% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (NT$2.88b market cap, or US$97.1m). Upcoming Dividend • Jul 24
Upcoming dividend of NT$2.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 July 2025. Payment date: 26 August 2025. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits and is cash flow negative. Trailing yield: 2.9%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (5.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.1%). Declared Dividend • Jul 10
Dividend of NT$2.00 announced Dividend of NT$2.00 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 29th July 2025 Payment date: 26th August 2025 Dividend yield will be 2.9%, which is about the same as the industry average. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (dividend approximately 9x earnings) and the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 961% to bring the payout ratio under control. However, EPS has declined by 46% over the last 5 years so the company would need to reverse this trend. Reported Earnings • May 19
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.06 (vs NT$0.13 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: NT$0.06 (down from NT$0.13 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: NT$386.3m (down 17% from 1Q 2024). Net income: NT$2.62m (down 56% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 0.7% (down from 1.3% in 1Q 2024). 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 98 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Annonce • May 01
Macroblock, Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on May 08, 2025 Macroblock, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on May 08, 2025 New Risk • Mar 14
New major risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Dividend per share is over 32x earnings per share. Cash payout ratio: 170% Dividend yield: 2.7% This is considered a major risk. Companies that pay out too much of their earnings and cash flows are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If earnings or cash flows stagnate or fall, then there may not be enough to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to dig into capital reserves or take on debt to maintain 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 Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Dividend per share is over 32x earnings per share. Cash payout ratio: 170% Earnings have declined by 21% per year over the past 5 years. Reported Earnings • Mar 14
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.28 (vs NT$0.28 loss in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.28 (up from NT$0.28 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: NT$1.79b (down 3.4% from FY 2023). Net income: NT$12.6m (up NT$25.0m from FY 2023). Profit margin: 0.7% (up from net loss in FY 2023). 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 90 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Mar 10
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: NT$3.29b (US$100.0m) 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 Earnings have declined by 16% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings (dividend per share is over 32x earnings per share). Market cap is less than US$100m (NT$3.29b market cap, or US$100.0m). Annonce • Mar 07
Macroblock, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 18, 2025 Macroblock, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 18, 2025. Location: 10 floor no,18, p`u ting rd., hsinchu city Taiwan New Risk • Nov 27
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: NT$3.21b (US$98.7m) 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 Earnings have declined by 16% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings (dividend per share is over 31x earnings per share). Market cap is less than US$100m (NT$3.21b market cap, or US$98.7m). Reported Earnings • Nov 18
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: NT$0.40 loss per share (vs NT$0.30 profit in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: NT$0.40 loss per share (down from NT$0.30 profit in 3Q 2023). Revenue: NT$393.8m (down 18% from 3Q 2023). Net loss: NT$17.9m (down 232% from profit in 3Q 2023). 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. Reported Earnings • Aug 18
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.49 (vs NT$0.23 loss in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.49 (up from NT$0.23 loss in 2Q 2023). Revenue: NT$533.7m (up 15% from 2Q 2023). Net income: NT$21.6m (up NT$32.0m from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 4.0% (up from net loss in 2Q 2023). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 48 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Annonce • Jul 31
Macroblock, Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 07, 2024 Macroblock, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Aug 07, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Jul 25
Upcoming dividend of NT$2.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 August 2024. Payment date: 28 August 2024. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (4.3%). In line with average of industry peers (2.0%). Declared Dividend • Jul 03
Dividend reduced to NT$2.00 Dividend of NT$2.00 is 50% lower than last year. Ex-date: 1st August 2024 Payment date: 28th August 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.2%, which is lower than the industry average of 3.0%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (dividend approximately 39x earnings). However, it is well covered by cash flows (21% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 4,290% to bring the payout ratio under control. However, EPS has declined by 63% over the last 5 years so the company would need to reverse this trend. Reported Earnings • May 19
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.13 (vs NT$0.19 loss in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.13 (up from NT$0.19 loss in 1Q 2023). Revenue: NT$464.9m (down 1.2% from 1Q 2023). Net income: NT$5.96m (up NT$14.6m from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.3% (up from net loss in 1Q 2023). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 53% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Annonce • May 02
Macroblock, Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 08, 2024 Macroblock, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on May 08, 2024 Reported Earnings • Mar 17
Full year 2023 earnings released: NT$0.28 loss per share (vs NT$6.44 profit in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: NT$0.28 loss per share (down from NT$6.44 profit in FY 2022). Revenue: NT$1.86b (down 27% from FY 2022). Net loss: NT$12.3m (down 104% from profit in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 28% 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. Buying Opportunity • Jan 16
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 6.7%. The fair value is estimated to be NT$131, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company became loss making. Buying Opportunity • Dec 19
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 15%. The fair value is estimated to be NT$133, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company became loss making. Board Change • Aug 29
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Director Wei-Kuo Chen was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Annonce • Aug 23
Macroblock, Inc. Announces Replacement of Representative of Juristic-Person Director Macroblock, Inc. announces replacement of representative of juristic-person director. Name of legal person: ELAN Microelectronics Corp. Name of the previous position holder: Joe Yeh. Resume of the previous position holder: ELAN Microelectronics Corp. Representative. Name of the new position holder: Liu,Day-Min Representing. Resume of the new position holder: Director of ELAN Microelectronics Corp. Reason for the change: change the representative of juristic-person director. Effective date of the new appointment: August 22, 2023. Reported Earnings • Aug 12
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: NT$0.23 loss per share (vs NT$3.09 profit in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: NT$0.23 loss per share (down from NT$3.09 profit in 2Q 2022). Revenue: NT$462.7m (down 42% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: NT$10.4m (down 108% from profit in 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 21% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 14
Upcoming dividend of NT$4.00 per share at 4.0% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 21 July 2023. Payment date: 25 August 2023. The company is paying out more than 100% of its earnings and cash flow. Trailing yield: 4.0%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (5.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.2%). Annonce • Jul 01
Macroblock, Inc. Approves Dividend Distribution for the Year 2022, Payable on August 25, 2023 Macroblock, Inc. announced that shareholders meeting held on June 30, 2023, approved the Type and monetary amount of dividend distribution of TWD 177,780,500. Payment date of cash dividend distribution is August 25, 2023. Ex-rights (Ex-dividend) date is July 21, 2023. Ex-rights (Ex-dividend) record date is July 29, 2023.:Cash dividends will be paid at TWD 4 per share. Reported Earnings • Mar 17
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$6.44 (vs NT$12.69 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: NT$6.44 (down from NT$12.69 in FY 2021). Revenue: NT$2.53b (down 20% from FY 2021). Net income: NT$286.3m (down 49% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 11% (down from 18% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 48% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buying Opportunity • Dec 07
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 1.8%. The fair value is estimated to be NT$142, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 51%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 06
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to NT$118, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.1x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 20% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.60 (vs NT$6.02 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$0.60 (down from NT$6.02 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: NT$507.2m (down 51% from 3Q 2021). Net income: NT$26.6m (down 90% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.2% (down from 26% in 3Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 51% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Director Wei-Kuo Chen was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.60 (vs NT$6.02 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$0.60 (down from NT$6.02 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: NT$507.2m (down 51% from 3Q 2021). Net income: NT$26.6m (down 90% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.2% (down from 26% in 3Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 51% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 13
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to NT$86.10, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.7x. Average trailing P/E is 10x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total loss to shareholders of 15% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 16
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to NT$122, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 12% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 14
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$3.09 (vs NT$2.84 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$3.09 (up from NT$2.84 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: NT$798.7m (down 3.3% from 2Q 2021). Net income: NT$137.4m (up 8.7% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 17% (up from 15% in 2Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 46% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 29
Upcoming dividend of NT$8.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 06 July 2022. Payment date: 05 August 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 54% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 6.5%. Within top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (6.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.6%). Annonce • Jun 21
Macroblock, Inc. Approves Dividend Distribution for the Year 2021, Payable on August 5, 2022 Macroblock, Inc. announced that shareholders meeting held on June 20, 2022, approved the Type and monetary amount of dividend distribution of TWD 355,561,000. Payment date of cash dividend distribution is August 5, 2022. Ex-rights (Ex-dividend) date is July 6, 2022. Ex-rights (Ex-dividend) record date is July 12, 2022. Reported Earnings • May 16
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$2.92 (vs NT$0.71 in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$2.92 (up from NT$0.71 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: NT$735.2m (up 28% from 1Q 2021). Net income: NT$130.0m (up 313% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 18% (up from 5.5% in 1Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 28% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Director Wei-Kuo Chen was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Buying Opportunity • Mar 15
Now 25% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 19%. The fair value is estimated to be NT$202, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 11% per annum over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 18% per annum over the last 3 years. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Third quarter 2021 earnings released The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: NT$1.04b (up 137% from 3Q 2020). Net income: NT$267.7m (up NT$264.4m from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 26% (up from 0.7% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 45% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 34% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 22
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 20% share price gain to NT$221, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 50.1x. Average trailing P/E is 20x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 180% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 04
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to NT$174, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 39.6x. Average trailing P/E is 19x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 99% over the past three years. Board Change • Sep 14
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Director Wei-Kuo Chen was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Sep 10
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Director Wei-Kuo Chen was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Sep 09
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Director Wei-Kuo Chen was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 04
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 19% share price gain to NT$276, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 62.1x. Average trailing P/E is 21x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 197% over the past three years. Board Change • Aug 29
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Director Wei-Kuo Chen was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 24
Upcoming dividend of NT$2.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 31 August 2021. Payment date: 29 September 2021. Trailing yield: 0.9%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (5.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.2%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 18
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to NT$189, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 42.4x. Average trailing P/E is 20x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 107% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 13
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS NT$2.84 (vs NT$0.33 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: NT$825.6m (up 135% from 2Q 2020). Net income: NT$126.4m (up NT$113.0m from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 15% (up from 3.8% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 39% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 16% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 09
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to NT$136, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 71.3x. Average trailing P/E is 24x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 24% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 14
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to NT$88.80, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 46.6x. Average trailing P/E is 22x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Negligible returns to shareholders over past three years. Reported Earnings • May 08
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS NT$0.71 (vs NT$0.42 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: NT$576.3m (up 5.2% from 1Q 2020). Net income: NT$31.5m (up 84% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 5.5% (up from 3.1% in 1Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 37% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Mar 16
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS NT$1.61 (vs NT$5.63 in FY 2019) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: NT$1.90b (down 32% from FY 2019). Net income: NT$68.0m (down 70% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 3.6% (down from 8.2% in FY 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 24% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 11% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Annonce • Mar 10
Macroblock, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 10, 2021 Macroblock, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 10, 2021. Location: Meeting Room in MBI No. 18, Puding Rd., East Dist., Hsinchu City Taiwan Agenda: To consider 2020 Business Report; to consider 2020 Audit Committees Review Report; to consider report on the remuneration to the employees, directors and supervisors for the year 2020; to consider report on the status of the issuance of securities in private placement approved in year 2020; to consider adoption of 2020 Business Reports and Financial Statements; to consider adoption of 2020 Earnings Distribution Proposal; to consider proposal for Amendments to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation; to consider proposal for Amendments to the Company’s Rules for Election of Directors; to approve issuance of new common shares for cash in public offering and/or private placement; to consider election of the ninth term of Directors; and to consider other matters. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 09
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to NT$113, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 63.5x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 53.8x. This compares to an average P/E of 25x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 102%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 28
New 90-day high: NT$95.00 The company is up 2.0% from its price of NT$92.80 on 28 August 2020. The Taiwanese market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 15% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 01
Third quarter earnings released Over the last 12 months the company has reported total profits of NT$73.5m, down 70% from the prior year. Total revenue was NT$2.00b over the last 12 months, down 28% from the prior year.