Hota Industrial Mfg. Co Ltd

Hota Industrial Mfg. Co Ltd has a market capitalization of TWD 14.23 billion and a price-to-book ratio of 1.64, indicating a moderate premium to its book value. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.0, suggesting that its current assets are just sufficient to cover its current liabilities. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 1.35, indicating a relatively high level of leverage, with long-term debt amounting to TWD 11.65 billion.

In terms of profitability, Hota Industrial Mfg. Co Ltd reported a net income of TWD 43.42 million despite an operating loss of TWD 11.71 million, which is below the industry median for operating margins. The company's return on equity (ROE) is 0.5%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 0.19%, both of which are significantly below the industry median for ROE and ROA. The company's gross profit margin is 11.07%, which is in line with the industry median.

The company's revenue is concentrated in the automobile industry, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the provided data. This concentration may expose the company to sector-specific risks, particularly in the context of global automotive industry trends and supply chain disruptions.

Looking ahead, the company's revenue is expected to remain flat, with no significant growth anticipated in the next fiscal year. The company's capital expenditure of TWD 275.41 million in the latest period indicates ongoing investment in its operations, although the free cash flow of TWD 120.68 million suggests that the company is generating positive cash from operations.

The company's risk profile is marked by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key financial flag is the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact the company's ability to meet short-term obligations. The company's liquidity position is further constrained by its high debt levels, which may limit its financial flexibility.

Recent analyst estimates indicate a mean price target of TWD 40.00, which is below the current market price of TWD 51.00, suggesting a bearish outlook from analysts. The mean recommendation of 3.50, with one "hold" rating and no "buy" or "strong buy" ratings, further supports this bearish sentiment.

Revenue TWD 1.20B, +1,6% YoY; Operating income −162,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue TWD 1.20B, +1,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income −162,4% YoY
• ▍Net income −224,6% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −268,9% YoY
• ▍Net margin -15.2%

Revenue TWD 1.19B, −18,1% YoY; Operating income −82,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue TWD 1.19B, −18,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income −82,4% YoY
• ▍Net income +51,9% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +484,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin -3.4%

Revenue TWD 1.13B, −31,3% YoY; Operating income −965,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue TWD 1.13B, −31,3% YoY
• ▍Operating income −965,4% YoY
• ▍Net income −1 089,8% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −455,4% YoY
• ▍Net margin -38.0%

Revenue TWD 1.23B; Operating income -TWD 75.1M.

• ▍Revenue TWD 1.23B
• ▍Operating income -TWD 75.1M
• ▍Net margin -8.3%

Revenue TWD 1.18B; Operating income -TWD 84.5M.

• ▍Revenue TWD 1.18B
• ▍Operating income -TWD 84.5M
• ▍Net margin 12.4%

Revenue TWD 1.46B; Operating income -TWD 43.2M.

• ▍Revenue TWD 1.46B
• ▍Operating income -TWD 43.2M
• ▍Net margin -5.8%

Revenue TWD 1.65B; Operating income -TWD 11.7M.

• ▍Revenue TWD 1.65B
• ▍Operating income -TWD 11.7M
• ▍Net margin 2.6%

Revenue TWD 4.76B, −17,5% YoY; Operating income −339,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue TWD 4.76B, −17,5% YoY
• ▍Operating income −339,1% YoY
• ▍Net income −487,8% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −978,3% YoY
• ▍Net margin -15.9%

Revenue TWD 5.77B, −12,5% YoY; Operating income −127,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue TWD 5.77B, −12,5% YoY
• ▍Operating income −127,4% YoY
• ▍Net income −40,4% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +125,1% YoY
• ▍Net margin 3.4%

Revenue TWD 6.60B, −10,1% YoY; Operating income −22,9% YoY.

• ▍Revenue TWD 6.60B, −10,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income −22,9% YoY
• ▍Net income −47,6% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +17,9% YoY
• ▍Net margin 5.0%

Revenue TWD 7.34B, +9,8% YoY; Operating income +19,3% YoY.

• ▍Revenue TWD 7.34B, +9,8% YoY
• ▍Operating income +19,3% YoY
• ▍Net income +82,5% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +48,0% YoY
• ▍Net margin 8.5%

Revenue TWD 6.69B; Operating income TWD 451.6M.

• ▍Revenue TWD 6.69B
• ▍Operating income TWD 451.6M
• ▍Net margin 5.1%