Reported Earnings • 20h
First quarter 2026 earnings released: NT$0.50 loss per share (vs NT$0.27 profit in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: NT$0.50 loss per share (down from NT$0.27 profit in 1Q 2025). Revenue: NT$1.11b (up 9.7% from 1Q 2025). Net loss: NT$71.2m (down 287% from profit in 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 73 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Mar 10
Full year 2025 earnings released: NT$1.08 loss per share (vs NT$2.67 profit in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: NT$1.08 loss per share (down from NT$2.67 profit in FY 2024). Revenue: NT$4.32b (flat on FY 2024). Net loss: NT$153.7m (down 141% from profit in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 50% 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 • Feb 25
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2026 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2026. Location: 3 floor no,21, k`o yuan rd., hsi tun district, taichung city Taiwan New Risk • Jan 22
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 6.6% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (1.1x net interest cover). Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.6% average weekly change). Board Change • Oct 01
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 7 non-independent directors. Independent Director Wei-Chun Chen was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Aug 16
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: NT$1.51 loss per share (vs NT$0.60 profit in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: NT$1.51 loss per share (down from NT$0.60 profit in 2Q 2024). Revenue: NT$1.09b (up 3.7% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: NT$214.5m (down 354% from profit in 2Q 2024). 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 17% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 17
Upcoming dividend of NT$1.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 24 July 2025. Payment date: 20 August 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 36% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 0.6%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (5.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.0%). Declared Dividend • Jun 30
Dividend of NT$1.00 announced Dividend of NT$1.00 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 24th July 2025 Payment date: 20th August 2025 Dividend yield will be 0.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 4.0%. Announcement • Jun 29
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd. announces Annual dividend, payable on August 20, 2025 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd. announced Annual dividend of TWD 1.0000 per share payable on August 20, 2025, ex-date on July 24, 2025 and record date on July 27, 2025. New Risk • May 15
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: 6.4% Last year net profit margin: 13% 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 Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (9.0% operating cash flow to total debt). High level of non-cash earnings (32% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (9.4% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (6.4% net profit margin). Announcement • May 01
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on May 07, 2025 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results at 9:00 AM, Taipei Standard Time on May 07, 2025 New Risk • Apr 07
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: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (13% operating cash flow to total debt). High level of non-cash earnings (31% accrual ratio). Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.4% average weekly change). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 31
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to NT$150, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 56.2x. Average trailing P/E is 20x in the Electronic industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 127% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Mar 20
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$2.67 (vs NT$2.83 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: NT$2.67 (down from NT$2.83 in FY 2023). Revenue: NT$4.28b (up 7.1% from FY 2023). Net income: NT$378.9m (down 5.4% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 8.9% (down from 10.0% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 34% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 41% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Mar 07
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 20, 2025 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 20, 2025. Location: 2 floor no,19, k`o yuan rd., hsi tun district, taichung city Taiwan Announcement • Feb 27
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Mar 06, 2025 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Mar 06, 2025 New Risk • Dec 30
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. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (13% operating cash flow to total debt). Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.1% average weekly change). Reported Earnings • Nov 18
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.38 (vs NT$1.44 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.38 (down from NT$1.44 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: NT$1.22b (up 11% from 3Q 2023). Net income: NT$54.6m (down 73% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 4.5% (down from 18% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. 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 34% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • Nov 18
New major risk - Financial position The company's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow. Operating cash flow to total debt ratio: 16% This is considered a major risk. If the company's operating cash flows are too small relative to the size of their debt, it increases their balance sheet risk. The company has less cash from operations to cover its expenses from servicing large debt and it increases the risk of liquidity issues. It also extends the time it would take for the company to pay back the debt in full, meaning it may not be able to easily pay it all off in a distress scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (16% operating cash flow to total debt). High level of non-cash earnings (20% accrual ratio). Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.6% average weekly change). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 29
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to NT$273, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 75.2x. Average trailing P/E is 23x in the Electronic industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 273% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 17
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.60 (vs NT$0.77 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.60 (down from NT$0.77 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: NT$1.05b (up 3.9% from 2Q 2023). Net income: NT$84.6m (down 22% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 8.1% (down from 11% in 2Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 101% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 50% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 06
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to NT$197, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 51.7x. Average trailing P/E is 22x in the Electronic industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 166% over the past three years. Announcement • Aug 01
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 08, 2024 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Aug 08, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Jul 11
Upcoming dividend of NT$1.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 18 July 2024. Payment date: 14 August 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 26% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 0.4%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (4.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.5%). Declared Dividend • Jul 11
Dividend of NT$1.00 announced Dividend of NT$1.00 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 18th July 2024 Payment date: 14th August 2024 Dividend yield will be 0.4%, which is lower than the industry average of 4.0%. Reported Earnings • May 19
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.98 (vs NT$0.012 loss in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: NT$0.98 (up from NT$0.012 loss in 1Q 2023). Revenue: NT$936.8m (up 12% from 1Q 2023). Net income: NT$139.4m (up NT$141.0m from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 15% (up from net loss in 1Q 2023). The move to profitability was primarily driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 111% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 45% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • Mar 28
New minor risk - Financial position The company has a high level of debt. Net debt to equity ratio: 65% This is considered a minor risk. Having a high level of debt increases the company's balance sheet risk. The company has a higher interest repayment burden, leading to the need to allocate a greater amount of its earnings towards servicing the debt, potentially limiting growth options or shareholder distributions. It can also increase the risk of bankruptcy if business conditions deteriorate enough that the company can no longer meet its debt obligations. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks High level of debt (65% net debt to equity). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.6% average weekly change). Reported Earnings • Mar 26
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: NT$2.83 (vs NT$3.05 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: NT$2.83 (down from NT$3.05 in FY 2022). Revenue: NT$4.00b (up 9.1% from FY 2022). Net income: NT$400.7m (down 5.5% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 10.0% (down from 12% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 114% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 34% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 24
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 24% After last week's 24% share price gain to NT$186, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 73.9x. Average trailing P/E is 21x in the Electronic industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 387% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 12
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.77 (vs NT$0.87 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: NT$0.77 (down from NT$0.87 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: NT$1.01b (down 2.6% from 2Q 2022). Net income: NT$108.9m (down 12% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 11% (down from 12% 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 85% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 60% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 19
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 26% After last week's 26% share price gain to NT$155, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 69.9x. Average trailing P/E is 18x in the Electronic industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 317% over the past three years. New Risk • Jul 18
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 8.0% 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 (8.0% average weekly change). High level of non-cash earnings (21% accrual ratio). Minor Risk High level of debt (73% net debt to equity). Upcoming Dividend • Jul 11
Upcoming dividend of NT$1.00 per share at 0.8% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 18 July 2023. Payment date: 11 August 2023. Trailing yield: 0.8%. Lower than top quartile of Taiwanese dividend payers (5.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.3%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 05
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to NT$118, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 53x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the Electronic industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 196% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Apr 06
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$3.05 (vs NT$0.032 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: NT$3.05 (up from NT$0.032 in FY 2021). Revenue: NT$3.66b (flat on FY 2021). Net income: NT$424.0m (up NT$419.9m from FY 2021). Profit margin: 12% (up from 0.1% in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 44% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 47% per year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 30
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15% After last week's 15% share price decline to NT$106, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 38.3x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Electronic industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 301% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 03
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to NT$98.60, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 35.8x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Electronic industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 174% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$1.03 (vs NT$0.11 loss in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$1.03 (up from NT$0.11 loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue: NT$797.6m (down 4.8% from 3Q 2021). Net income: NT$146.6m (up NT$161.1m from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 18% (up from net loss in 3Q 2021). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 16% per year. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$1.03 (vs NT$0.11 loss in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$1.03 (up from NT$0.11 loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue: NT$797.6m (down 4.8% from 3Q 2021). Net income: NT$146.6m (up NT$161.1m from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 18% (up from net loss in 3Q 2021). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 13% per year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 11
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to NT$68.20, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 41.8x. Average trailing P/E is 11x in the Electronic industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 46% 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 17% share price decline to NT$62.50, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 38.3x. Average trailing P/E is 11x in the Electronic industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 28% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 01
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to NT$87.00, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 53.3x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Electronic industry in Taiwan. Total returns to shareholders of 67% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 14
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.87 (vs NT$0.22 loss in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$0.87 (up from NT$0.22 loss in 2Q 2021). Revenue: NT$1.04b (up 19% from 2Q 2021). Net income: NT$124.1m (up NT$152.9m from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 12% (up from net loss in 2Q 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 29% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 18% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • May 16
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.81 (vs NT$0.28 in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: EPS: NT$0.81 (up from NT$0.28 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: NT$976.7m (up 9.6% from 1Q 2021). Net income: NT$106.5m (up 235% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 11% (up from 3.6% in 1Q 2021). 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 76 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Apr 01
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS: NT$0.03 (vs NT$8.90 loss in FY 2020) Full year 2021 results: EPS: NT$0.03 (up from NT$8.90 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: NT$3.65b (up 14% from FY 2020). Net income: NT$4.08m (up NT$997.2m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 0.1% (up from net loss in FY 2020). The move to profitability was primarily 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 107 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Nov 15
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: NT$0.11 loss per share (vs NT$0.12 profit in 3Q 2020) The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: NT$837.8m (down 4.8% from 3Q 2020). Net loss: NT$14.6m (down 213% from profit in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 137 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Aug 18
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: NT$0.22 loss per share (vs NT$0.044 loss in 2Q 2020) The company reported a soft second quarter result with increased losses and weaker control over costs, although revenues improved. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: NT$869.4m (up 7.3% from 2Q 2020). Net loss: NT$28.8m (loss widened 484% from 2Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 134 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • May 15
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS NT$0.31 (vs NT$0.40 loss in 1Q 2020) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: NT$891.5m (up 65% from 1Q 2020). Net income: NT$34.3m (up NT$78.7m from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 3.8% (up from net loss in 1Q 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 152 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Mar 31
Full year 2020 earnings released: NT$8.90 loss per share (vs NT$0.15 loss in FY 2019) The company reported a mediocre full year result with increased losses and weaker control over costs, although revenues improved. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: NT$3.19b (up 43% from FY 2019). Net loss: NT$993.1m (loss widened NT$976.5m from FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 151 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Mar 07
LARGAN Precision Co.,Ltd Reaches Settlement Agreement with Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. Regarding Trade Secret Misappropriation Related Cases LARGAN Precision Co.,Ltd announced that the trade secret misappropriation related cases between Largan Precision Co. Ltd. (Largan) and Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co. Ltd. (AOET), including Intellectual Property Court Case No. 2018 Min-Ying-Shang-Zi No.1 civil case, Taiwan Taichung District Court Case No. 2015 Zhi-Yi-Zi No.45 criminal case, 2015 Zhi-Fu-Min-Zi No. 20 criminal ancillary civil case, 2021 Si-Zhi-Zi No. 19667 provisional enforcement case and other provisional proceedings, have been settled with confidentiality clause. Largan will withdraw its relevant enforcement cases, damages and criminal claims against AOET pursuant to settlement agreement. Other contents of settlement shall keep confidential due to parties confidential information. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 28
New 90-day high: NT$41.25 The company is up 27% from its price of NT$32.50 on 30 October 2020. The Taiwanese market is up 23% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 30% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 24
New 90-day high: NT$36.30 The company is up 7.0% from its price of NT$33.80 on 26 August 2020. The Taiwanese market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 4.0% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 17
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: EPS NT$0.12 The company reported a mediocre third quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues were improved. Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: NT$879.9m (up 39% from 3Q 2019). Net income: NT$12.9m (down 30% from 3Q 2019). Profit margin: 1.5% (down from 2.9% in 3Q 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 73% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 21% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.