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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
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Wei Chuan Foods Corp

Food ProcessingVerified

Wei Chuan Foods Corp maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. 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. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -409.06 million TWD, and its operating cash flow is 1,073.45 million TWD, indicating that capital expenditures are outpacing operating cash inflows. The company's profitability metrics are below the industry median for food processing firms. Return on equity (ROE) is 2.65%, and return on assets (ROA) is 1.15%, both of which are relatively low for a company in the food processing industry. These figures suggest that the company is not generating strong returns relative to its equity and asset base. Geographically, Wei Chuan Foods Corp is heavily concentrated in the domestic market, with the majority of its revenue derived from Taiwan. The company does not disclose significant international operations, and its revenue is not diversified across multiple regions. This concentration increases exposure to local economic and regulatory conditions. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest financial period. The company's capital expenditures were -1,433.49 million TWD, indicating a significant outflow of cash for investments in long-term assets. However, the company's free cash flow remains negative, suggesting that these investments are not yet generating positive cash returns. Risk factors for Wei Chuan Foods Corp include its moderate liquidity position and the potential for dilution, although the risk of dilution is currently assessed as low. The company's net cash position is negative after accounting for total debt, which could limit its ability to fund operations or make strategic investments without external financing. Recent events and disclosures indicate that the company has not issued any new shares or engaged in significant capital-raising activities in the near term. The company's ESG profile is mixed, with a high social pillar score of 52.85 but a low governance pillar score of 11.79. The ESG controversies score is 100.00, indicating no reported controversies.

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Profile
CompanyWei Chuan Foods Corp
Ticker1201.TW
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Beverages
Industry groupFood & Beverages
IndustryFood Processing
AI analysis

Business. Wei Chuan Foods Corp is a food processing company that produces and sells meat products, including sausages, ham, and other processed meats, primarily in the domestic market.

Classification. The company is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Food Processing industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

Wei Chuan Foods Corp maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. 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. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -409.06 million TWD, and its operating cash flow is 1,073.45 million TWD, indicating that capital expenditures are outpacing operating cash inflows. The company's profitability metrics are below the industry median for food processing firms. Return on equity (ROE) is 2.65%, and return on assets (ROA) is 1.15%, both of which are relatively low for a company in the food processing industry. These figures suggest that the company is not generating strong returns relative to its equity and asset base. Geographically, Wei Chuan Foods Corp is heavily concentrated in the domestic market, with the majority of its revenue derived from Taiwan. The company does not disclose significant international operations, and its revenue is not diversified across multiple regions. This concentration increases exposure to local economic and regulatory conditions. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest financial period. The company's capital expenditures were -1,433.49 million TWD, indicating a significant outflow of cash for investments in long-term assets. However, the company's free cash flow remains negative, suggesting that these investments are not yet generating positive cash returns. Risk factors for Wei Chuan Foods Corp include its moderate liquidity position and the potential for dilution, although the risk of dilution is currently assessed as low. The company's net cash position is negative after accounting for total debt, which could limit its ability to fund operations or make strategic investments without external financing. Recent events and disclosures indicate that the company has not issued any new shares or engaged in significant capital-raising activities in the near term. The company's ESG profile is mixed, with a high social pillar score of 52.85 but a low governance pillar score of 11.79. The ESG controversies score is 100.00, indicating no reported controversies.
Key takeaways
  • Wei Chuan Foods Corp has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio but faces liquidity constraints due to negative free cash flow.
  • The company's ROE and ROA are below industry medians, indicating weak profitability.
  • Revenue is heavily concentrated in the domestic market, increasing exposure to local economic conditions.
  • Capital expenditures are significant, but free cash flow remains negative, suggesting that investments are not yet generating returns.
  • The company's ESG profile is mixed, with strong social performance but weak governance.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyTWD
Revenue$21.84B
Gross profit$5.93B
Operating income$380.1M
Net income$203.1M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$1.07B
CapEx-$1.43B
Free cash flow-$409.1M
Total assets$17.62B
Total liabilities$9.96B
Total equity$7.66B
Cash & equivalents$223.0M
Long-term debt$5.22B
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$7.66B
Net cash-$4.99B
Current ratio1.0
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA1.1%
ROE2.6%
Cash conversion5.3%
CapEx/Revenue-6.6%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Food Processing · cohort 6 companies
Metric1201Activity
Op margin1.7%3.3% medp25 2.5% · p75 4.5%bottom quartile
Net margin0.9%3.0% medp25 1.5% · p75 6.7%bottom quartile
Gross margin27.2%24.0% medp25 20.2% · p75 35.3%above median
R&D / revenue0.8% medp25 0.5% · p75 2.3%
CapEx / revenue-6.6%5.2% medp25 4.8% · p75 5.7%bottom quartile
Debt / equity68.0%33.5% medp25 29.1% · p75 81.5%above median
Observations
IR observations
Social pillar52.85 (0-100)
Governance pillar11.79 (0-100)
ESG controversies score100.00 (0-100, higher = fewer controversies)
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-20 14:43 UTCJob: 2ff8043a