Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • 2h
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 23% After last week's 23% share price gain to NT$106, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 57.5x. Average trailing P/E is 52x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 207% over the past three years. New Risk • Jun 24
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 9.4% 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 Earnings have declined by 16% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (9.4% average weekly change). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 18
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to NT$88.30, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 48.1x. Average trailing P/E is 46x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 150% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 11
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.84 (vs NT$0.67 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: NT$0.84 (up from NT$0.67 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: NT$708.2m (up 13% from 1Q 2025). Net income: NT$75.9m (up 26% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 11% (up from 9.6% 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 14% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 26% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 06
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to NT$64.60, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 38.9x. Average trailing P/E is 45x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 87% over the past three years. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 28
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 11% to NT$56.20. The fair value is estimated to be NT$70.46, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 3.3% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 23%. Announcement • Mar 16
Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 11, 2026 Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 11, 2026, at 09:00 Taipei Standard Time. Location: 1 floor no,21 ln.169, k`ang ning st., sijhih district, new taipei city Taiwan Reported Earnings • Mar 14
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: NT$1.66 (vs NT$2.24 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: NT$1.66 (down from NT$2.24 in FY 2024). Revenue: NT$2.71b (up 9.6% from FY 2024). Net income: NT$149.4m (down 26% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 5.5% (down from 8.2% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 23% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 04
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 3.7% to NT$45.45. The fair value is estimated to be NT$58.57, 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. Earnings per share has declined by 29%. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 07
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 6.7% to NT$46.65. The fair value is estimated to be NT$59.70, 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. Earnings per share has declined by 29%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 20
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to NT$54.70, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 26.6x. Average trailing P/E is 33x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 54% over the past three years. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jan 15
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 3.7% to NT$46.90. The fair value is estimated to be NT$58.64, 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. Earnings per share has declined by 29%. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Nov 21
Now 23% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 7.2% to NT$45.30. The fair value is estimated to be NT$58.77, 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. Earnings per share has declined by 30%. Reported Earnings • Nov 08
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.63 (vs NT$0.62 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: NT$0.63 (up from NT$0.62 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: NT$687.8m (up 2.9% from 3Q 2024). Net income: NT$56.3m (flat on 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 8.2% (down from 8.4% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 30% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 12% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 21
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 20% After last week's 20% share price gain to NT$56.80, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 23.4x. Average trailing P/E is 33x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 89% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 17
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to NT$50.60, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.8x. Average trailing P/E is 32x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 35% over the past three years. Declared Dividend • Aug 13
Dividend of NT$0.40 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of NT$0.40. Ex-date: 26th August 2025 Payment date: 30th September 2025 Dividend yield will be 0.9%, which is lower than the industry average of 3.0%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 15%. Cash payout ratio: 32%. Reported Earnings • Aug 09
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.60 (vs NT$0.58 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: NT$0.60 (up from NT$0.58 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: NT$698.3m (up 18% from 2Q 2024). Net income: NT$49.6m (up 6.0% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 7.1% (down from 7.9% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 34% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 3% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • May 15
First quarter 2025 earnings released First quarter 2025 results: Revenue: NT$629.6m (up 20% from 1Q 2024). Net income: NT$60.1m (up 35% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 9.6% (up from 8.5% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Announcement • May 01
Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on May 09, 2025 Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on May 09, 2025 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 08
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to NT$36.50, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.7x. Average trailing P/E is 22x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total loss to shareholders of 22% over the past three years. New Risk • Apr 07
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: NT$3.28b (US$99.1m) 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. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • Mar 20
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$2.49 (vs NT$2.59 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: NT$2.49 (down from NT$2.59 in FY 2023). Revenue: NT$2.47b (flat on FY 2023). Net income: NT$201.5m (down 4.0% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 8.2% (down from 8.5% in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 33% 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. Announcement • Mar 18
Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 10, 2025 Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 10, 2025, at 09:00 Taipei Standard Time. Location: 1 floor no,21 ln.169, k`ang ning st., sijhih district, new taipei city Taiwan Reported Earnings • Nov 18
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.69 (vs NT$1.12 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.69 (down from NT$1.12 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: NT$668.3m (down 5.3% from 3Q 2023). Net income: NT$56.2m (down 38% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 8.4% (down from 13% in 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 27% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 7% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 11
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to NT$52.50, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 19.6x. Average trailing P/E is 32x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total loss to shareholders of 14% over the past three years. Announcement • Oct 29
Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 05, 2024 Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Nov 05, 2024 Reported Earnings • Aug 07
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.66 (vs NT$0.59 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.66 (up from NT$0.59 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: NT$590.6m (up 1.1% from 2Q 2023). Net income: NT$46.8m (up 11% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 7.9% (up from 7.2% in 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 19% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 10% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Declared Dividend • Aug 04
Dividend of NT$0.40 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of NT$0.40. Ex-date: 20th August 2024 Payment date: 24th September 2024 Dividend yield will be 0.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 3.0%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 13%. Cash payout ratio: 8%. Announcement • Aug 03
Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd. Declares Cash Dividend for the Year 2024 Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd. declared Cash dividends of TWD 28,420,719 (TWD 0.4 per share) for the year 2024. Ex-rights (Ex-dividend) date: August 20, 2024. Ex-rights (Ex-dividend) record date: August 26, 2024. Payment date of cash dividend distribution: September 24, 2024. Date of the resolution by the board of directors or shareholders-- meeting, or of the decision by the company: August 2, 2024. Announcement • Jul 26
Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 02, 2024 Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Aug 02, 2024 Reported Earnings • May 07
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.63 (vs NT$0.59 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.63 (up from NT$0.59 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: NT$523.6m (down 12% from 1Q 2023). Net income: NT$44.7m (up 6.3% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 8.5% (up from 7.0% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 11% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Apr 28
Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 03, 2024 Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on May 03, 2024 Reported Earnings • Mar 21
Full year 2023 earnings released Full year 2023 results: Revenue: NT$2.46b (down 5.7% from FY 2022). Net income: NT$209.8m (down 52% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 8.5% (down from 17% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 5% per year. Announcement • Mar 14
Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 13, 2024 Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 13, 2024. New Risk • Dec 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 Taiwanese stocks, typically moving 5.5% 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: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.5% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (8.4% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Nov 09
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: NT$1.28 (vs NT$1.48 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: NT$1.28 (down from NT$1.48 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: NT$705.9m (up 27% from 3Q 2022). Net income: NT$90.7m (down 14% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 13% (down from 19% 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 12% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 19% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 17
Upcoming dividend of NT$0.40 per share at 0.8% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 24 August 2023. Payment date: 28 September 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 11% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 0.8%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (5.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.4%). New Risk • Aug 12
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: 9.6% Last year net profit margin: 16% 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 11
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.69 (vs NT$2.40 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: NT$0.69 (down from NT$2.40 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: NT$583.9m (down 20% from 2Q 2022). Net income: NT$42.0m (down 71% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 7.2% (down from 20% 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 24% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • Aug 03
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: NT$3.13b (US$98.8m) 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. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • Jun 23
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.69 (vs NT$2.48 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: NT$0.69 (down from NT$2.48 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: NT$597.1m (down 22% from 1Q 2022). Net income: NT$42.1m (down 72% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 7.0% (down from 20% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 34% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Mar 30
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$7.08 (vs NT$5.78 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: NT$7.08 (up from NT$5.78 in FY 2021). Revenue: NT$2.61b (down 8.6% from FY 2021). Net income: NT$433.5m (up 22% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 17% (up from 12% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 40% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 24% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 3 non-independent directors. Independent Director Kaiming Wang was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2012. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Nov 06
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$1.71 (vs NT$1.38 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$1.71 (up from NT$1.38 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: NT$555.3m (down 20% from 3Q 2021). Net income: NT$104.9m (up 24% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 19% (up from 12% in 3Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 41% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. 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$43.00, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.5x. Average trailing P/E is 10x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total loss to shareholders of 2.5% 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 16% share price decline to NT$47.55, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6.1x. Average trailing P/E is 11x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 11% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 16
Upcoming dividend of NT$1.20 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 23 August 2022. Payment date: 15 September 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 15% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.9%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (6.5%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.5%). Reported Earnings • Aug 07
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$2.39 (vs NT$1.35 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$2.39 (up from NT$1.35 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: NT$733.2m (up 6.1% from 2Q 2021). Net income: NT$146.7m (up 77% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 20% (up from 12% in 2Q 2021). The increase in margin was primarily driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 37% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 21% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 04
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to NT$54.50, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 67% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 09
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$2.48 (vs NT$1.47 in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$2.48 (up from NT$1.47 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: NT$767.3m (up 2.8% from 1Q 2021). Net income: NT$151.8m (up 68% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 20% (up from 12% in 1Q 2021). The increase in margin was primarily driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 31% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 27% per year. Reported Earnings • Mar 28
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS: NT$5.78 (vs NT$3.04 in FY 2020) Full year 2021 results: EPS: NT$5.78 (up from NT$3.04 in FY 2020). Revenue: NT$2.86b (up 15% from FY 2020). Net income: NT$354.1m (up 90% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 12% (up from 7.5% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 26% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 28% per year. Reported Earnings • Nov 07
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS NT$1.38 (vs NT$0.94 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: NT$694.4m (up 6.0% from 3Q 2020). Net income: NT$84.6m (up 47% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 12% (up from 8.8% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 20% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 38% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 17
Upcoming dividend of NT$1.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 24 August 2021. Payment date: 15 September 2021. Trailing yield: 1.3%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (5.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.2%). Reported Earnings • Aug 09
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS NT$1.35 (vs NT$0.77 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: NT$690.8m (up 7.7% from 2Q 2020). Net income: NT$82.8m (up 76% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 12% (up from 7.4% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 28% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 22
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to NT$92.20, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 22.6x. Average trailing P/E is 27x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 92% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 31
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 19% share price gain to NT$66.90, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 16.4x. Average trailing P/E is 21x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 56% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 13
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 18% share price decline to NT$54.00, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 13.2x. Average trailing P/E is 22x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 58% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 09
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS NT$1.47 (vs NT$0.43 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: NT$746.6m (up 48% from 1Q 2020). Net income: NT$90.2m (up 239% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 12% (up from 5.3% in 1Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 13% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 21% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 21
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 19% share price gain to NT$67.20, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 22.1x. Average trailing P/E is 28x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 88% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Mar 20
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS NT$3.04 (vs NT$3.17 in FY 2019) The company reported a soft full year result with weaker earnings and revenues, although profit margins were improved. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: NT$2.48b (down 12% from FY 2019). Net income: NT$185.9m (down 4.1% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 7.5% (up from 6.9% in FY 2019). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 13% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 25
New 90-day high: NT$52.70 The company is up 28% from its price of NT$41.10 on 27 November 2020. The Taiwanese market is up 17% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 29% over the same period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 23
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 23% share price gain to NT$52.20, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.9x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 17x. This compares to an average P/E of 29x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 37%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 30
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to NT$50.50, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.2x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 17.5x. This compares to an average P/E of 26x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 23%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 28
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 20% share price gain to NT$50.80, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.3x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 16.9x. This compares to an average P/E of 26x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 23%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 21
New 90-day high: NT$44.00 The company is up 8.0% from its price of NT$40.60 on 23 September 2020. The Taiwanese market is up 11% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 19% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 24
New 90-day high: NT$41.25 The company is up 11% from its price of NT$37.00 on 26 August 2020. The Taiwanese market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 16% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 08
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: EPS NT$0.95 The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings and revenues, although profit margins were flat. Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: NT$655.2m (down 15% from 3Q 2019). Net income: NT$57.7m (down 16% from 3Q 2019). Profit margin: 8.8% (in line with 3Q 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. 
