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3S Silicon Tech Inc

Semiconductor Equipment & TestingLatest Reported

The company maintains a strong liquidity position with cash and equivalents amounting to TWD 367.33 million, representing 55.3% of total assets. Its liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total liabilities) is negative at -8.9%, indicating a reliance on external financing to cover liabilities. The current ratio of 2.87 suggests a solid short-term liquidity buffer, with current assets significantly outpacing current liabilities. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.35% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.31%, both below the industry median for Semiconductor Equipment & Testing firms. The gross margin of 46.2% is in line with the industry, but the operating margin of 3.5% is below the median, indicating inefficiencies in cost control or pricing power. Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in a single region, with no disclosed segment breakdown. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic or regulatory shifts. The absence of segment data also limits visibility into product-specific performance or growth drivers. The company's revenue growth is expected to remain flat in the current fiscal year, with a projected increase of less than 1% year-over-year. This aligns with the broader industry slowdown in capital spending for semiconductor equipment. The next fiscal year outlook is similarly cautious, with no significant acceleration in revenue growth anticipated. Risk factors include a high price-to-earnings ratio of 329.06 and a price-to-book ratio of 11.02, both of which suggest the stock is overvalued relative to fundamentals. The company's operating cash flow is negative at TWD -14.79 million, and free cash flow is also negative at TWD -18.37 million, indicating a lack of cash generation from operations. However, the risk of dilution remains low, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. Recent filings and transcripts show no material events that would significantly alter the company's financial trajectory. The absence of recent capital raises or major contracts suggests a period of operational stability, though it also points to a lack of near-term catalysts for growth.

30-day price · 5297-130.20 (-64.6%)
Low$68.80High$229.00Close$71.30As of11 Jun, 00:00 UTC
Profile
Company3S Silicon Tech Inc
Ticker5297.TWO
SectorTechnology
BusinessTechnology Equipment
Industry groupTechnology Equipment
IndustrySemiconductor Equipment & Testing
AI analysis

Business. 3S Silicon Tech Inc designs and manufactures semiconductor equipment and testing solutions for the technology industry.

Classification. 3S Silicon Tech Inc is classified in the Technology sector under the Technology Equipment business sector, specifically in the Semiconductor Equipment & Testing industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.

The company maintains a strong liquidity position with cash and equivalents amounting to TWD 367.33 million, representing 55.3% of total assets. Its liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total liabilities) is negative at -8.9%, indicating a reliance on external financing to cover liabilities. The current ratio of 2.87 suggests a solid short-term liquidity buffer, with current assets significantly outpacing current liabilities. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.35% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.31%, both below the industry median for Semiconductor Equipment & Testing firms. The gross margin of 46.2% is in line with the industry, but the operating margin of 3.5% is below the median, indicating inefficiencies in cost control or pricing power. Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in a single region, with no disclosed segment breakdown. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic or regulatory shifts. The absence of segment data also limits visibility into product-specific performance or growth drivers. The company's revenue growth is expected to remain flat in the current fiscal year, with a projected increase of less than 1% year-over-year. This aligns with the broader industry slowdown in capital spending for semiconductor equipment. The next fiscal year outlook is similarly cautious, with no significant acceleration in revenue growth anticipated. Risk factors include a high price-to-earnings ratio of 329.06 and a price-to-book ratio of 11.02, both of which suggest the stock is overvalued relative to fundamentals. The company's operating cash flow is negative at TWD -14.79 million, and free cash flow is also negative at TWD -18.37 million, indicating a lack of cash generation from operations. However, the risk of dilution remains low, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. Recent filings and transcripts show no material events that would significantly alter the company's financial trajectory. The absence of recent capital raises or major contracts suggests a period of operational stability, though it also points to a lack of near-term catalysts for growth.
Key takeaways
  • 3S Silicon Tech Inc has a strong liquidity position but lacks cash flow generation from operations.
  • Profitability metrics are below industry medians, particularly in operating margin.
  • The company's geographic and segment concentration increases risk exposure.
  • Revenue growth is expected to remain flat in the near term.
  • The stock is overvalued based on price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios.
  • No immediate dilution or liquidity risks are identified.
Financial snapshot
PeriodLatest reported
CurrencyTWD
Revenue$336.7M
Gross profit$155.8M
Operating income$11.9M
Net income$15.4M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$14.8M
CapEx-$10.8M
Free cash flow-$18.4M
Total assets$664.1M
Total liabilities$205.6M
Total equity$458.5M
Cash & equivalents$367.3M
Long-term debt$62.6M
Valuation
Market price$136.00
Market cap$5.05B
Enterprise value$4.75B
P/E329.1
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue14.1
EV/Op income399.8
EV/OCF
P/B11.0
P/Tangible book11.0
Tangible book$458.5M
Net cash$304.7M
Current ratio2.9
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA2.3%
ROE3.4%
Cash conversion-96.0%
CapEx/Revenue-3.2%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Semiconductors · cohort 756 companies
Metric5297Activity
Op margin3.5%4.2% medp25 -8.5% · p75 13.5%below median
Net margin4.6%4.0% medp25 -6.8% · p75 13.1%above median
Gross margin46.3%26.3% medp25 14.2% · p75 40.6%top quartile
R&D / revenue5.7% medp25 4.9% · p75 6.6%
CapEx / revenue-3.2%-6.9% medp25 -16.9% · p75 -3.0%above median
Debt / equity14.0%23.2% medp25 4.9% · p75 58.1%below median
Observations
Competitor context
NVDANVIDIAUSPeer
Derived from classification anchor Semiconductors.
Semiconductor Equipment & Testing, Technology Equipment, Technology
INTCIntelUSPeer
Derived from classification anchor Semiconductors.
Semiconductor Equipment & Testing, Technology Equipment, Technology
AVGOBroadcomUSPeer
Derived from classification anchor Semiconductors.
Semiconductor Equipment & Testing, Technology Equipment, Technology
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