Annuncio • Aug 01
Episil-Precision Inc. has filed a Follow-on Equity Offering. Episil-Precision Inc. has filed a Follow-on Equity Offering.
Security Name: Ordinary Shares
Security Type: Common Stock
Securities Offered: 2,175,000
Security Name: Ordinary Shares
Security Type: Common Stock
Securities Offered: 725,000
Transaction Features: Reserved Share Offering; Rights Offering Upcoming Dividend • Jun 25
Upcoming dividend of NT$0.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 June 2026. Payment date: 22 July 2026. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 0.4%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.0%). New Risk • Jun 10
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 Taiwanese stocks, typically moving 12% 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 Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 22% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (2.9% net profit margin). Declared Dividend • Jun 04
Dividend of NT$0.50 announced Dividend of NT$0.50 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 29th June 2026 Payment date: 22nd July 2026 Dividend yield will be 0.4%, which is lower than the industry average of 3.0%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 122%. Cash payout ratio: 40%. Reported Earnings • May 11
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.35 (vs NT$0.01 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: NT$0.35 (up from NT$0.01 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: NT$1.06b (up 18% from 1Q 2025). Net income: NT$100.7m (up NT$97.8m from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 9.5% (up from 0.3% in 1Q 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 57% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 28% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Mar 06
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.07 (vs NT$0.92 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: NT$0.07 (down from NT$0.92 in FY 2024). Revenue: NT$3.89b (down 5.3% from FY 2024). Net income: NT$20.4m (down 92% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 0.5% (down from 6.4% in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 60 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Mar 04
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 Taiwanese stocks, typically moving 9.5% 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 (9.5% average weekly change). Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.07% net profit margin). Annuncio • Mar 03
Episil-Precision Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 12, 2026 Episil-Precision Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 12, 2026. Location: no,17, ch`uang hsin 1st rd., hsinchu science park, hsinchu county Taiwan Reported Earnings • Nov 11
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.05 (vs NT$0.16 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: NT$0.05 (down from NT$0.16 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: NT$975.2m (down 7.5% from 3Q 2024). Net income: NT$13.8m (down 70% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.4% (down from 4.3% in 3Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 53 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Aug 11
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: NT$0.15 loss per share (vs NT$0.52 profit in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: NT$0.15 loss per share (down from NT$0.52 profit in 2Q 2024). Revenue: NT$954.6m (down 8.9% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: NT$42.7m (down 128% from profit in 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 55% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 27% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 02
Upcoming dividend of NT$0.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 09 July 2025. Payment date: 04 August 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 64% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.5%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (5.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.3%). Declared Dividend • Jun 16
Dividend of NT$0.50 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of NT$0.50. Ex-date: 9th July 2025 Payment date: 4th August 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.6%, which is lower than the industry average of 3.0%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (64% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 17% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 74% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. New Risk • May 27
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 8.8% 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 Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.8% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Reported Earnings • May 14
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.01 (vs NT$0.14 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: NT$0.01 (down from NT$0.14 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: NT$897.0m (down 13% from 1Q 2024). Net income: NT$2.83m (down 93% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 0.3% (down from 3.9% in 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 43% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 29% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Annuncio • Apr 29
Episil-Precision Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on May 06, 2025 Episil-Precision Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on May 06, 2025 New Risk • Apr 12
New minor risk - Earnings quality The company has large one-off items impacting its financial results. One-off items were 136% of the size of the rest of the company's trailing 12-month earnings before tax. This is considered a minor risk. One-off items are incomes or expenses that the company does not expect to repeat in future periods. Examples include profits from the sale of a business or expenses from a restructuring or legal settlements. If the company's reported statutory earnings include a large proportion of one-off items it means they may be an unreliable indicator of its true business performance as the earnings were skewed by these incomes or expenses. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 08
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 19% After last week's 19% share price decline to NT$30.10, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 32.8x. Average trailing P/E is 22x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total loss to shareholders of 70% over the past three years. Annuncio • Feb 25
Episil-Precision Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 13, 2025 Episil-Precision Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 13, 2025. Location: no,17, ch`uang hsin 1st rd., hsinchu science park, hsinchu county Taiwan Annuncio • Feb 17
Episil-Precision Inc. Announces Retirement of CT Sune, President, Effective March 5, 2025 Episil-Precision Inc. announced that on February 14, 2025, CT Sune, the president requested to retire due to age on March 5, 2025. The new president will be announced separately after Epi's appointment by the board of directors. Annuncio • Feb 16
Episil-Precision Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Feb 24, 2025 Episil-Precision Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Feb 24, 2025 New Risk • Feb 13
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 6.2% 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 Revenue has declined by 23% over the past year. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.2% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (4.5% net profit margin). New Risk • Dec 16
New major risk - Financial data availability The company has not reported any financial data. This is considered a major risk. With no or incomplete audited reported financial data, it is virtually impossible to assess the company's investment potential. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. New Risk • Nov 19
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Revenue has declined by 23% over the past year. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If revenues are declining, then it is difficult for the company to prevent its earnings from declining as well. A trend of falling revenue can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Revenue has declined by 23% over the past year. Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (4.5% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Nov 09
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.16 (vs NT$0.15 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.16 (up from NT$0.15 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: NT$1.05b (up 2.0% from 3Q 2023). Net income: NT$45.5m (up 5.9% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 4.3% (in line with 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 13% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 17% per year. Annuncio • Oct 24
Episil-Precision Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Oct 31, 2024 Episil-Precision Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Oct 31, 2024 Annuncio • Oct 03
Episil-Precision Inc. Announces It's Director Representative Episil-Precision Inc. change of it's legal director representative. Name of legal person: Episil Technologies Inc. Name of the previous position holder: SUN,CING-ZONG, FAN,GUEI-RONG. Resume of the previous position holder: director of Episil-Precision Inc. director of Episil-Precision Inc. Name of the new position holder: LIANG,WUN-YING. JIANG,JING-HUA. Resume of the new position holder: Director of Accounting Department in Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation. Director of Engineering in Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation 7.Reason for the change: reassignment. Effective date of the new appointment: October 1, 2024. New Risk • Sep 30
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Revenue has declined by 23% over the past year. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If revenues are declining, then it is difficult for the company to prevent its earnings from declining as well. A trend of falling revenue can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Revenue has declined by 23% over the past year. Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (4.5% net profit margin). New Risk • Aug 18
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 4.5% Last year net profit margin: 12% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • Aug 10
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.52 (vs NT$0.15 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.52 (up from NT$0.15 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: NT$1.05b (down 2.8% from 2Q 2023). Net income: NT$149.9m (up 244% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 14% (up from 4.0% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Aug 05
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 6.8% 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 Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.8% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (4.5% net profit margin). Annuncio • Jul 27
Episil-Precision Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 05, 2024 Episil-Precision Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Aug 05, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Jun 27
Upcoming dividend of NT$0.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 04 July 2024. Payment date: 01 August 2024. The company is paying out more than 100% of its earnings and cash flow. Trailing yield: 3.2%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (4.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.1%). Declared Dividend • Jun 11
Dividend reduced to NT$0.50 Dividend of NT$0.50 is 75% lower than last year. Ex-date: 4th July 2024 Payment date: 1st August 2024 Dividend yield will be 0.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 3.0%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (281% earnings payout ratio) nor is it covered by cash flows (230% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 39% per year over the past 9 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 212% to bring the payout ratio under control. However, EPS has declined by 14% 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$0.14 (vs NT$0.11 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.14 (up from NT$0.11 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: NT$1.03b (down 6.1% from 1Q 2023). Net income: NT$40.6m (up 23% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 3.9% (up from 3.0% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year. Annuncio • Apr 28
Episil-Precision Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 06, 2024 Episil-Precision Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results at 9:00 AM, Taipei Standard Time on May 06, 2024 New Risk • Apr 20
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 6.5% 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 Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 281% Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.5% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (3.9% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Feb 29
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.57 (vs NT$2.38 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: NT$0.57 (down from NT$2.38 in FY 2022). Revenue: NT$4.24b (down 28% from FY 2022). Net income: NT$164.0m (down 76% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 3.9% (down from 12% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 25% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 14
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.15 (vs NT$0.70 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: NT$0.15 (down from NT$0.70 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: NT$1.03b (down 33% from 3Q 2022). Net income: NT$43.0m (down 79% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 4.2% (down from 13% in 3Q 2022). 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 fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Aug 10
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 7.2% Last year net profit margin: 11% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 157% Cash payout ratio: 313% Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (7.2% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Aug 10
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.15 (vs NT$0.74 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: NT$0.15 (down from NT$0.74 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: NT$1.08b (down 30% from 2Q 2022). Net income: NT$43.6m (down 79% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 4.0% (down from 14% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 70% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 29
Upcoming dividend of NT$2.00 per share at 3.1% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 06 July 2023. Payment date: 03 August 2023. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits and is paying out 87% of its cash flow. Trailing yield: 3.1%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (5.5%). In line with average of industry peers (3.2%). Buying Opportunity • Apr 20
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 6.1%. The fair value is estimated to be NT$86.16, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 17% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 103%. Buying Opportunity • Mar 14
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 8.5%. The fair value is estimated to be NT$87.39, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 17% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 103%. Reported Earnings • Mar 06
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$2.38 (vs NT$1.35 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: NT$2.38 (up from NT$1.35 in FY 2021). Revenue: NT$5.90b (up 17% from FY 2021). Net income: NT$681.3m (up 79% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 12% (up from 7.5% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 103% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The new board member was not an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 8 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 3 independent directors (6 non-independent directors). Representative Director Hsi-Hsin Chen was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. 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 • Nov 12
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.70 (vs NT$0.46 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$0.70 (up from NT$0.46 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: NT$1.54b (up 14% from 3Q 2021). Net income: NT$201.9m (up 57% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 13% (up from 9.5% in 3Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 102% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buying Opportunity • Nov 10
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 12%. The fair value is estimated to be NT$93.64, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 11% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 76%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 13
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to NT$66.10, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 29.9x. Average trailing P/E is 10x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 32% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 28
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 19% share price decline to NT$71.60, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 32.4x. Average trailing P/E is 11x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 48% over the past three years. Buying Opportunity • Sep 15
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 5.5%. The fair value is estimated to be NT$114, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 11% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 76%. Buying Opportunity • Aug 24
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 9.8%. The fair value is estimated to be NT$113, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 11% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 76%. Reported Earnings • Aug 16
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.74 (vs NT$0.33 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$0.74 (up from NT$0.33 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: NT$1.53b (up 24% from 2Q 2021). Net income: NT$210.7m (up 128% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 14% (up from 7.5% in 2Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 76% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 23% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 08
Upcoming dividend of NT$1.18 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 15 July 2022. Payment date: 12 August 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 65% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.5%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (6.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.8%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 04
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to NT$78.70, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 43.8x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 80% over the past three years. Annuncio • Jun 22
Episil-Precision Inc. Approves Cash Dividend for the Year 2021 Episil-Precision Inc. held its shareholders meeting on June 21, 2022, approved cash dividend of TWD 1.2 per common share will be distributed for the year 2021. Ex-rights (ex-dividend) trading date is July 15, 2022. Last date before book closure is July 18, 2022. Book closure starting date is July 19, 2022. Book closure ending date is July 23, 2022. Ex-rights (ex-dividend) record date is July 23, 2022. Annuncio • Jun 15
Episil-Precision Inc. announced that it expects to receive TWD 270.6 million in funding Episil-Precision Inc. announced a private placement of 3,300,000 ordinary shares for a price of TWD 82 per share for gross proceeds of TWD 270,600,000 on June 14, 2022. The transaction is expected to close on June 17, 2022. Reported Earnings • May 14
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.64 (vs NT$0.16 in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$0.64 (up from NT$0.16 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: NT$1.47b (up 32% from 1Q 2021). Net income: NT$182.8m (up 301% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 12% (up from 4.1% 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 29% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 31% per year. 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. 9 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. Reported Earnings • Feb 22
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: NT$1.35 (up from NT$0.093 in FY 2020). Revenue: NT$5.04b (up 25% from FY 2020). Net income: NT$380.5m (up NT$354.8m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 7.5% (up from 0.6% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 13%. 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 24% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS NT$0.46 (vs NT$0.10 loss in 3Q 2020) The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: NT$1.35b (up 42% from 3Q 2020). Net income: NT$128.4m (up NT$156.6m from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 9.5% (up from net loss in 3Q 2020). 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 103 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Aug 15
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS NT$0.33 (vs NT$0.08 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: NT$1.23b (up 18% from 2Q 2020). Net income: NT$92.5m (up 321% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 7.5% (up from 2.1% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin 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 96 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 06
Upcoming dividend of NT$0.25 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 13 July 2021. Payment date: 05 August 2021. Trailing yield: 0.3%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.2%). Reported Earnings • May 14
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS NT$0.16 (vs NT$0.082 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: NT$1.11b (up 11% from 1Q 2020). Net income: NT$45.6m (up 102% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 4.1% (up from 2.2% in 1Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 85 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Annuncio • Mar 20
Episil-Precision Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 17, 2021 Episil-Precision Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 17, 2021. Reported Earnings • Mar 20
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS NT$0.09 (vs NT$0.038 in FY 2019) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: NT$4.04b (up 4.8% from FY 2019). Net income: NT$25.7m (up 145% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 0.6% (up from 0.3% in FY 2019). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 67% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 24% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 13
New 90-day high: NT$77.60 The company is up 17% from its price of NT$66.30 on 15 October 2020. The Taiwanese market is up 19% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 29% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 09
New 90-day high: NT$74.70 The company is up 9.0% from its price of NT$68.60 on 10 September 2020. The Taiwanese market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 25% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 14
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: NT$0.10 loss per share The company reported a soft third quarter result with weaker earnings and control over expenses, although revenues were improved. Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: NT$952.7m (up 8.0% from 3Q 2019). Net loss: NT$28.2m (down NT$28.4m from profit in 3Q 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 48% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 22% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 30
New 90-day low: NT$59.70 The company is down 17% from its price of NT$71.60 on 31 July 2020. The Taiwanese market is flat over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 2.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 13
New 90-day low: NT$64.00 The company is down 7.0% from its price of NT$68.80 on 15 July 2020. The Taiwanese market is up 5.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 20% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 25
New 90-day low: NT$65.00 The company is down 4.0% from its price of NT$67.80 on 24 June 2020. The Taiwanese market is up 5.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 23% over the same period.