UNITED MICROELECTRON-SP ADR (UMC)
US9108734057 - ADR
Taking everything into account, UMC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UMC was compared to 109 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. UMC has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, UMC is valued expensive at the moment. Finally UMC also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past 5 years UMC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years UMC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
UMC's Return On Assets of 9.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UMC outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.10%, UMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.76%, UMC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.85% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UMC is above the industry average of 11.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.76%) for UMC is well below the 3 year average (14.39%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that UMC had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.04% | ||
| ROE | 14.1% | ||
| ROIC | 8.76% |
ROA(3y)13.09%
ROA(5y)9.93%
ROE(3y)20.95%
ROE(5y)15.99%
ROIC(3y)14.39%
ROIC(5y)10.03%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 22.88%, UMC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
UMC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of UMC (22.91%) is better than 81.48% of its industry peers.
UMC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
UMC has a worse Gross Margin (33.11%) than 67.59% of its industry peers.
UMC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.88% | ||
| GM | 33.11% |
OM growth 3Y29.94%
OM growth 5Y47.23%
PM growth 3Y18.41%
PM growth 5Y42.43%
GM growth 3Y16.57%
GM growth 5Y18.26%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for UMC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UMC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, UMC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
UMC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
UMC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UMC outperforms 43.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.19 indicates that UMC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
UMC has a Current ratio of 2.19. This is in the lower half of the industry: UMC underperforms 69.44% of its industry peers.
UMC has a Quick Ratio of 1.76. This is a normal value and indicates that UMC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UMC's Quick ratio of 1.76 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UMC outperforms 40.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for UMC have decreased strongly by -22.66% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 54.49% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, UMC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.63% in the last year.
UMC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.66%
EPS 3Y26.69%
EPS 5Y54.49%
EPS Q2Q%-8.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.63%
Revenue growth 3Y7.97%
Revenue growth 5Y8.03%
Sales Q2Q%5.99%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.11% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-8.58%
EPS Next 2Y-1.56%
EPS Next 3Y-1.04%
EPS Next 5Y6.11%
Revenue Next Year4.18%
Revenue Next 2Y6.2%
Revenue Next 3Y8.2%
Revenue Next 5Y10.26%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
UMC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.56%
EPS Next 3Y-1.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.21%, UMC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.25, UMC pays a better dividend. On top of this UMC pays more dividend than 99.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
UMC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.21% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of UMC grows each year by 38.37%, which is quite nice.
UMC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
UMC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.37%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
72.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UMC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of UMC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP72.4%
EPS Next 2Y-1.56%
EPS Next 3Y-1.04%
UNITED MICROELECTRON-SP ADR
NYSE:UMC (1/13/2025, 6:06:00 PM)
After market: 6.26 +0.06 (+0.97%)6.2
+0.05 (+0.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.52%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.58B
Analysts72.26
Price Target6.92 (11.61%)
Short Float %0.71%
Short Ratio6.76
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.21% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.37%
DP72.4%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.09%
Min EPS beat(2)1.94%
Max EPS beat(2)20.24%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.36%
Max EPS beat(4)20.24%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)10.5%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)7.34%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)17.33%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.18%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.46%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.63%
PT rev (1m)-2.73%
PT rev (3m)-21.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | N/A | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)N/A
EYN/A
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpSN/A
BVpSN/A
TBVpSN/A
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.04% | ||
| ROE | 14.1% | ||
| ROCE | 10.69% | ||
| ROIC | 8.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.45% | ||
| OM | 22.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.88% | ||
| GM | 33.11% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)13.09%
ROA(5y)9.93%
ROE(3y)20.95%
ROE(5y)15.99%
ROIC(3y)14.39%
ROIC(5y)10.03%
ROICexc(3y)23.55%
ROICexc(5y)16.15%
ROICexgc(3y)23.94%
ROICexgc(5y)16.43%
ROCE(3y)17.11%
ROCE(5y)11.98%
ROICexcg growth 3Y21.39%
ROICexcg growth 5Y49.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y21.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y49.8%
OM growth 3Y29.94%
OM growth 5Y47.23%
PM growth 3Y18.41%
PM growth 5Y42.43%
GM growth 3Y16.57%
GM growth 5Y18.26%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 205.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 41.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 40 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score3
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)175.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)31.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)24.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.66%
EPS 3Y26.69%
EPS 5Y54.49%
EPS Q2Q%-8.66%
EPS Next Y-8.58%
EPS Next 2Y-1.56%
EPS Next 3Y-1.04%
EPS Next 5Y6.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.63%
Revenue growth 3Y7.97%
Revenue growth 5Y8.03%
Sales Q2Q%5.99%
Revenue Next Year4.18%
Revenue Next 2Y6.2%
Revenue Next 3Y8.2%
Revenue Next 5Y10.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.51%
EBIT growth 3Y40.29%
EBIT growth 5Y59.06%
EBIT Next Year78.31%
EBIT Next 3Y28.55%
EBIT Next 5Y22.14%
FCF growth 1Y-108.78%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-33.87%
OCF growth 3Y9.36%
OCF growth 5Y11.04%