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Arch Meter Corp

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5,04 %
Op margin
15,5 %
ROE
2,9 %
Net margin
10,7 %
Debt / equity
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About

Arch Meter Corp designs and manufactures electrical components and equipment, primarily serving the industrial goods sector.

Business. Arch Meter Corp (4588.TW) is an industrial goods company engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical components and equipment. The firm operates within the Industrials sector, specifically focusing on the Electrical Components & Equipment industry. It is headquartered in Taiwan and is primarily listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

Classification92 %
SectorIndustrials
Business sectorIndustrial Goods
IndustryElectrical Components & Equipment
ActivityIndustrial Goods
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At a glance

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Valuation
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Profitability
2,9 %
return on equity
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What drives this business

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials · THIS SECTOR−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Arch Meter Corp (4588.TW) is an industrial goods company engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical components and equipment. The firm operates within the Industrials sector, specifically focusing on the Electrical Components & Equipment industry. It is headquartered in Taiwan and is primarily listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

    Classification92 %
    SectorIndustrials
    Business sectorIndustrial Goods
    IndustryElectrical Components & Equipment
    ActivityIndustrial Goods
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Arch Meter Corp maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, while its current ratio of 1.9 suggests reasonable short-term liquidity. The company's free cash flow of TWD 26.5 million and operating cash flow of TWD 72.9 million support its ability to fund operations and reduce debt obligations. However, its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints.

    The company's return on equity (ROE) of 2.92% and return on assets (ROA) of 1.25% are below the industry benchmarks for electrical components and equipment, indicating suboptimal capital efficiency and asset utilization. These metrics suggest that Arch Meter Corp is underperforming relative to its peers in generating returns for shareholders and leveraging its asset base effectively.

    Arch Meter Corp's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to sector-specific and regional risks, such as demand fluctuations or supply chain disruptions. The absence of segmental or geographic breakdowns in the financial data limits the ability to assess the company's risk profile in detail.

    The company's revenue growth trajectory is not explicitly outlined in the available data, but its capital expenditure of TWD -6.85 million suggests a reduction in investment in new projects or capacity expansion. This could indicate a strategic shift toward cost optimization or a response to market conditions, though it may also signal a slowdown in growth initiatives.

    The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could constrain its ability to meet short-term obligations without external financing. However, the low dilution risk suggests that the company is not currently issuing new shares at a rate that would significantly dilute existing shareholders.

    No recent events, such as filings or transcripts, are disclosed in the available data to provide insight into the company's strategic direction or operational developments. This lack of recent activity may indicate a stable but uneventful period for the company, or it may reflect limited public disclosure.

    Key takeaways
    • Arch Meter Corp has a moderate debt load and reasonable short-term liquidity, but its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt.
    • The company's ROE and ROA are below industry benchmarks, indicating suboptimal capital efficiency and asset utilization.
    • Revenue and operations are concentrated in a single segment, with no geographic diversification disclosed, increasing exposure to sector-specific and regional risks.
    • The company is not currently issuing new shares at a rate that would significantly dilute existing shareholders, but its capital expenditure is negative, suggesting reduced investment in growth.
    • No recent events or disclosures provide insight into the company's strategic direction or operational developments.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Operating and net margins exceed the 75th percentile of the Electrical Components cohort, indicating superior profitability.

    Revenue grew at a 26.0% CAGR over four years, demonstrating strong historical top-line expansion capabilities.

    Cash conversion ratio of 2.79 significantly outperforms the cohort median of 0.89, highlighting efficient cash generation.

    Free cash flow turned positive in FY0, reversing the negative trend seen in previous fiscal years.

    Net income CAGR of 22.8% over four years shows consistent bottom-line growth despite recent volatility.

    BEAR CASE · 3

    Debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06 places the company in the bottom quartile of its cohort, signaling high leverage risk.

    Return on equity of 2.92% falls below the cohort median of 3.37%, indicating weaker capital efficiency.

    The company faces high credit risk and medium liquidity risk according to internal risk flag assessments.

    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $54,70
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $894.2M
    Net cash
    -$885.7M
    Current ratio
    1.9
    Debt / equity
    1.1
    ROA
    1.2%
    ROE
    2.9%
    Cash conversion
    279.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -2.8%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin15,5 %Best in class
    Net Margin10,7 %Above P75
    ROE2,9 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-2,8 %Above median
    D/E1,06Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv2,79Above P75

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Arch Meter Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

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    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage