Upcoming Dividend • Jun 22
Upcoming dividend of NT$0.98 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 June 2026. Payment date: 24 July 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 46% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.7%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (4.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.0%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 05
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 27% After last week's 27% share price gain to NT$169, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 71.3x. Average trailing P/E is 46x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 818% over the past three years. Declared Dividend • May 30
Dividend increased to NT$0.98 Dividend of NT$0.98 is 63% higher than last year. Ex-date: 29th June 2026 Payment date: 24th July 2026 Dividend yield will be 0.7%, which is lower than the industry average of 3.0%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (46% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (40% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 8.2% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 44% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 19
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to NT$137, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 57.8x. Average trailing P/E is 42x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 665% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 13
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.35 (vs NT$0.66 loss in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: NT$0.35 (up from NT$0.66 loss in 1Q 2025). Revenue: NT$673.4m (up 30% from 1Q 2025). Net income: NT$58.0m (up NT$166.0m from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 8.6% (up from net loss in 1Q 2025). The move to profitability was primarily driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 16% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 82% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 01
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 24% After last week's 24% share price gain to NT$104, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 76.3x. Average trailing P/E is 44x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 491% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 09
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to NT$78.30, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 57.4x. Average trailing P/E is 40x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 344% over the past three years. New Risk • Apr 07
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 11% 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 (11% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 19% per year over the past 5 years. New Risk • Mar 31
New minor risk - Dividend sustainability The company has an unstable dividend paying track record. The dividend has had an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Dividend yield: 1.7% This is considered a minor risk. If the company has cut or reduced its dividend in the past, it may be a sign that the underlying business is too cyclical to consistently maintain or grow the dividend over the long-term. It may also indicate the company prioritizes other outcomes instead of maintaining the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 19% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (11% average weekly change). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 17
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 29% After last week's 29% share price gain to NT$65.70, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 48.2x. Average trailing P/E is 37x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 278% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Mar 11
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: NT$1.36 (vs NT$0.79 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: NT$1.36 (up from NT$0.79 in FY 2024). Revenue: NT$2.87b (up 10% from FY 2024). Net income: NT$224.8m (up 72% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 7.8% (up from 5.0% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 54% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 45% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Mar 09
Contrel Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 28, 2026 Contrel Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 28, 2026. Location: no,9, nan k`o 6th rd., tainan city Taiwan New Risk • Dec 29
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 6.4% 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: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.4% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.7% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Nov 15
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.65 (vs NT$0.25 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: NT$0.65 (up from NT$0.25 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: NT$759.7m (up 2.2% from 3Q 2024). Net income: NT$107.7m (up 157% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 14% (up from 5.6% in 3Q 2024). The increase in margin was primarily 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 111 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Aug 15
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: NT$0.16 loss per share (vs NT$0.24 profit in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: NT$0.16 loss per share (down from NT$0.24 profit in 2Q 2024). Revenue: NT$512.7m (down 23% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: NT$25.6m (down 166% 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 102 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 26
Upcoming dividend of NT$0.60 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 03 July 2025. Payment date: 30 July 2025. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. 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 07
Dividend reduced to NT$0.60 Dividend of NT$0.60 is 14% lower than last year. Ex-date: 3rd July 2025 Payment date: 30th July 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.6%, which is lower than the industry average of 3.0%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (dividend approximately 5x earnings). However, it is well covered by cash flows (17% 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 557% to bring the payout ratio under control. However, EPS has declined by 34% over the last 5 years so the company would need to reverse this trend. Announcement • Jun 06
Contrel Technology Co., Ltd. Elects Chen-Ghu Tsao as Independent Director Contrel Technology Co., Ltd. at its shareholders meeting held on June 5, 2025, elected Chen-Ghu Tsao as Independent Director. Reported Earnings • May 14
First quarter 2025 earnings released: NT$0.66 loss per share (vs NT$0.035 profit in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: NT$0.66 loss per share (down from NT$0.035 profit in 1Q 2024). Revenue: NT$518.2m (down 11% from 1Q 2024). Net loss: NT$108.0m (down NT$113.8m from profit in 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 52% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 29% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. New Risk • May 14
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: 0.7% Last year net profit margin: 3.7% 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: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (9.3% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.7% net profit margin). Announcement • Apr 27
Contrel Technology Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on May 05, 2025 Contrel Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on May 05, 2025 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 08
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 18% After last week's 18% share price decline to NT$32.70, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 41.3x. Average trailing P/E is 22x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 102% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Mar 19
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.79 (vs NT$0.96 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.79 (down from NT$0.96 in FY 2023). Revenue: NT$2.60b (down 13% from FY 2023). Net income: NT$130.5m (down 18% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 5.0% (down from 5.3% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 41% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 31% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Mar 07
Contrel Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 05, 2025 Contrel Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 05, 2025. Location: no,9, nan k`o 6th rd., tainan city Taiwan New Risk • Mar 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 6.1% 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. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Announcement • Feb 27
Contrel Technology Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Mar 06, 2025 Contrel Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Mar 06, 2025 Reported Earnings • Nov 18
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.25 (vs NT$0.32 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.25 (down from NT$0.32 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: NT$743.5m (up 1.1% from 3Q 2023). Net income: NT$41.9m (down 20% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.6% (down from 7.1% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 13% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 17% growth forecast for the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 35% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 40% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Oct 26
Contrel Technology Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 04, 2024 Contrel Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Nov 04, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 21
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to NT$67.00, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 74.2x. Average forward P/E is 22x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 307% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 17
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.24 (vs NT$0.05 loss in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.24 (up from NT$0.05 loss in 2Q 2023). Revenue: NT$667.7m (down 9.0% from 2Q 2023). Net income: NT$39.1m (up NT$47.3m from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.9% (up from net loss in 2Q 2023). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 10% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 16% growth forecast for the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. 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 39% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 06
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 21% After last week's 21% share price decline to NT$48.15, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 78.3x. Average forward P/E is 19x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 188% over the past three years. Announcement • Jul 29
Contrel Technology Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 05, 2024 Contrel Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Aug 05, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 21
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to NT$42.15, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 68.5x. Average trailing P/E is 31x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 151% over the past three years. Declared Dividend • Jun 08
Dividend reduced to NT$0.70 Dividend of NT$0.70 is 53% lower than last year. Ex-date: 27th June 2024 Payment date: 26th July 2024 Dividend yield will be 1.9%, which is lower than the industry average of 3.0%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (114% earnings payout ratio). 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 26% to bring the payout ratio under control. However, EPS has declined by 24% over the last 5 years so the company would need to reverse this trend. New Risk • Jun 05
New minor risk - Earnings quality The company has large one-off items impacting its financial results. One-off items were 21% 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. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (9.2% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 0.8% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings (114% payout ratio). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (3.7% net profit margin). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 27
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 24% After last week's 24% share price gain to NT$37.40, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 60.8x. Average trailing P/E is 31x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 149% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 19
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.04 (vs NT$0.38 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.04 (down from NT$0.38 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: NT$578.8m (down 30% from 1Q 2023). Net income: NT$5.78m (down 91% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.0% (down from 7.6% in 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 7% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 25% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • May 11
F.S.E. Corporation Announces Demise of Wei-Teh Lin, Natural-Person Director, General Manager Contrel Technology Co., Ltd. announced that on behalf of the major subsidiary F.S.E. Corporation announced the demise of Wei-Teh Lin, natural-person director, general manager. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 07
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to NT$30.20, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 31.4x. Average trailing P/E is 31x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 113% over the past three years. Announcement • Apr 28
Contrel Technology Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 06, 2024 Contrel Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results at 9:00 AM, Taipei Standard Time on May 06, 2024 New Risk • Apr 12
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 8.2% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (8.2% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 0.8% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (5.3% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Mar 19
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.96 (vs NT$2.04 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: NT$0.96 (down from NT$2.04 in FY 2022). Revenue: NT$2.99b (down 24% from FY 2022). Net income: NT$158.4m (down 53% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 5.3% (down from 8.6% 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 14% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 23% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Mar 09
Contrel Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 06, 2024 Contrel Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 06, 2024. Location: Conference Room 101, No. 9, Nan-ke 6th Road Southern Taiwan Science Park, Tainan City, Taiwan Tainan City Taiwan Agenda: To consider 2023 business report ; to 2023 audit committee’s review report; to Report 2023 distribution of employees' compensation and directors' remuneration; to Adoption of 2023 business report and financial statements ; to Proposal for distribution of 2023 profits ; to Approved the amendment to the ”Rules of Procedures for Shareholders’ Meeting ” ; to Approved the amendment to the” Directors Election Procedures”; to Approved the amendment to the” Procedures Governing the Acquisition and Disposal of Assets”; and to consider other matters if any. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 08
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15% After last week's 15% share price decline to NT$26.60, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 22.9x. Average trailing P/E is 29x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 109% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 21
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 21% After last week's 21% share price gain to NT$26.75, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 23x. Average trailing P/E is 29x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 108% over the past three years. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 16
Now 29% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 32% to NT$23.50. The fair value is estimated to be NT$18.21, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jan 29
Now 25% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 28% to NT$21.40. The fair value is estimated to be NT$17.18, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. New Risk • Nov 17
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: 5.2% Last year net profit margin: 9.9% 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: 129% Cash payout ratio: 362% Minor Risks Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (5.2% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (NT$2.93b market cap, or US$91.7m). Reported Earnings • Aug 12
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: NT$0.05 loss per share (vs NT$0.095 profit in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: NT$0.05 loss per share (down from NT$0.095 profit in 2Q 2022). Revenue: NT$733.6m (down 16% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: NT$8.24m (down 153% from profit in 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 54% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 13
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15% After last week's 15% share price decline to NT$17.50, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.6x. Average trailing P/E is 19x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 40% over the past three years. New Risk • Jul 11
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: NT$3.06b (US$97.5m) 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 High level of non-cash earnings (22% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Market cap is less than US$100m (NT$3.06b market cap, or US$97.5m). Upcoming Dividend • Jul 03
Upcoming dividend of NT$1.50 per share at 7.1% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 10 July 2023. Payment date: 28 July 2023. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 82% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 7.1%. Within top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (5.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.2%). Reported Earnings • Apr 01
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$2.04 (vs NT$2.12 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: NT$2.04 (down from NT$2.12 in FY 2021). Revenue: NT$3.92b (down 14% from FY 2021). Net income: NT$335.7m (down 4.0% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 8.6% (up from 7.7% 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 54% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.84 (vs NT$0.48 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$0.84 (up from NT$0.48 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: NT$902.1m (down 13% from 3Q 2021). Net income: NT$138.4m (up 74% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 15% (up from 7.7% in 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 34% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.84 (vs NT$0.48 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$0.84 (up from NT$0.48 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: NT$902.1m (down 13% from 3Q 2021). Net income: NT$138.4m (up 74% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 15% (up from 7.7% in 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 34% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 15
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.10 (vs NT$0.65 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$0.10 (down from NT$0.65 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: NT$873.1m (down 37% from 2Q 2021). Net income: NT$15.7m (down 85% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.8% (down from 7.7% in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 29
Upcoming dividend of NT$1.25 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 06 July 2022. Payment date: 29 July 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 50% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 7.2%. Within top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (6.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.6%). Reported Earnings • May 16
First quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind First quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$0.59 (up from NT$0.23 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: NT$782.2m (down 8.6% from 1Q 2021). Net income: NT$96.8m (up 156% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 12% (up from 4.4% in 1Q 2021). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 10%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 7% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Apr 07
Contrel Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 21, 2022 Contrel Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 21, 2022. Reported Earnings • Apr 01
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: NT$2.12 (up from NT$0.22 in FY 2020). Revenue: NT$4.53b (up 19% from FY 2020). Net income: NT$349.7m (up NT$313.3m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 7.7% (up from 1.0% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 10%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 29% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 2% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 22
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to NT$21.30, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 10.8x. Average trailing P/E is 18x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 18% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Nov 15
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS NT$0.48 (vs NT$0.36 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$1.04b (up 20% from 3Q 2020). Net income: NT$79.4m (up NT$139.6m from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 7.7% (up from net loss in 3Q 2020). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 40% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 05
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to NT$19.20, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 17x. Average trailing P/E is 19x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 19% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 02
Upcoming dividend of NT$0.20 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 09 September 2021. Payment date: 08 October 2021. Trailing yield: 0.9%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (5.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.1%). Reported Earnings • Aug 15
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS NT$0.65 (vs NT$0.091 loss in 2Q 2020) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: NT$1.39b (up 31% from 2Q 2020). Net income: NT$107.5m (up NT$122.5m from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 7.7% (up from net loss in 2Q 2020). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. 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 5% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 26
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to NT$22.75, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 59.1x. Average trailing P/E is 27x in the Semiconductor industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 35% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 16
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS NT$0.23 (vs NT$0.066 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: NT$856.0m (up 42% from 1Q 2020). Net income: NT$37.8m (up 250% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 4.4% (up from 1.8% 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 38% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 6% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Mar 31
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS NT$0.22 (vs NT$1.30 in FY 2019) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: NT$3.81b (down 34% from FY 2019). Net income: NT$36.4m (down 83% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 1.0% (down from 3.7% 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 17% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 28
New 90-day high: NT$15.55 The company is up 15% from its price of NT$13.50 on 30 September 2020. The Taiwanese market is also up 15% over the last 90 days, indicating the company’s price trend is similar to the market over that time. However, it underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 22% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 08
New 90-day high: NT$14.40 The company is up 4.0% from its price of NT$13.85 on 09 September 2020. The Taiwanese market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 22% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 15
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: NT$0.37 loss per share The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over expenses. Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: NT$862.4m (down 39% from 3Q 2019). Net loss: NT$60.2m (down 194% from profit in 3Q 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat but the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 03
New 90-day low: NT$13.10 The company is down 10.0% from its price of NT$14.60 on 05 August 2020. The Taiwanese market is down 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is flat over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 13
New 90-day low: NT$13.20 The company is down 10.0% from its price of NT$14.70 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$13.35 The company is down 13% from its price of NT$15.35 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.