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6153.TW

SemiconductorsLatest Reported

The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.52, suggesting the company has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, the company's cash and equivalents of 1,948,871,000 TWD are insufficient to cover its long-term debt of 4,836,972,000 TWD, resulting in a net cash negative position. Profitability metrics reveal a challenging financial situation. The company reported a net loss of 2,765,197,000 TWD, with a return on equity (ROE) of -0.3028 and a return on assets (ROA) of -0.1715. These figures indicate a significant underperformance relative to industry norms, where positive ROE and ROA are typically expected for a healthy business. The negative gross profit of 1,173,977,000 TWD and operating income of 2,765,710,000 TWD further underscore the company's operational inefficiencies. The company's revenue is not segmented by geographic regions or product lines in the available data, making it difficult to assess the concentration of its revenue sources. However, the absence of detailed segment reporting suggests a potential lack of diversification, which could expose the company to regional or product-specific risks. The company's growth trajectory is currently negative, with a net loss in the most recent fiscal year. The outlook for the next fiscal year is not explicitly provided, but the company's recent financial performance indicates a need for strategic adjustments to reverse the declining trend. The company's capital expenditure of 201,683,000 TWD suggests some investment in future capacity, but the negative free cash flow of 1,583,824,000 TWD indicates that the company is not generating sufficient cash to fund its operations and investments. The company's risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of net cash being negative after subtracting total debt indicates a potential liquidity constraint. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, suggesting that there is little immediate threat of share dilution through new issuances or convertible instruments. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic initiatives or operational changes. The absence of recent transcripts or filings may indicate a lack of public communication regarding the company's financial challenges and potential turnaround strategies.

30-day price · 6153+0.60 (+3.7%)
Low$15.70High$21.80Close$16.80As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
Company6153.TW
Ticker6153.TW
SectorTechnology
BusinessTechnology Equipment
Industry groupTechnology Equipment
IndustrySemiconductors
AI analysis

Business. The company is a semiconductor manufacturer operating in the Technology Equipment sector, primarily generating revenue through the design, production, and sale of semiconductor products.

Classification. The company is classified under the Technology economic sector, Technology Equipment business sector, and Semiconductors industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.52, suggesting the company has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, the company's cash and equivalents of 1,948,871,000 TWD are insufficient to cover its long-term debt of 4,836,972,000 TWD, resulting in a net cash negative position. Profitability metrics reveal a challenging financial situation. The company reported a net loss of 2,765,197,000 TWD, with a return on equity (ROE) of -0.3028 and a return on assets (ROA) of -0.1715. These figures indicate a significant underperformance relative to industry norms, where positive ROE and ROA are typically expected for a healthy business. The negative gross profit of 1,173,977,000 TWD and operating income of 2,765,710,000 TWD further underscore the company's operational inefficiencies. The company's revenue is not segmented by geographic regions or product lines in the available data, making it difficult to assess the concentration of its revenue sources. However, the absence of detailed segment reporting suggests a potential lack of diversification, which could expose the company to regional or product-specific risks. The company's growth trajectory is currently negative, with a net loss in the most recent fiscal year. The outlook for the next fiscal year is not explicitly provided, but the company's recent financial performance indicates a need for strategic adjustments to reverse the declining trend. The company's capital expenditure of 201,683,000 TWD suggests some investment in future capacity, but the negative free cash flow of 1,583,824,000 TWD indicates that the company is not generating sufficient cash to fund its operations and investments. The company's risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of net cash being negative after subtracting total debt indicates a potential liquidity constraint. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, suggesting that there is little immediate threat of share dilution through new issuances or convertible instruments. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic initiatives or operational changes. The absence of recent transcripts or filings may indicate a lack of public communication regarding the company's financial challenges and potential turnaround strategies.
Key takeaways
  • The company is experiencing significant financial losses, with a net loss of 2,765,197,000 TWD and negative returns on equity and assets.
  • The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 1.52, but it has a net cash negative position due to insufficient cash to cover long-term debt.
  • The company's profitability metrics are severely negative, indicating operational inefficiencies and a need for strategic adjustments.
  • The company's growth trajectory is currently negative, and there is no clear indication of a turnaround in the near term.
  • The company's risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, suggesting that while there are liquidity concerns, there is little immediate threat of share dilution.
Financial snapshot
PeriodLatest reported
CurrencyTWD
Revenue$5.41B
Gross profit-$1.17B
Operating income-$2.77B
Net income-$2.77B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$668.1M
CapEx-$201.7M
Free cash flow-$1.58B
Total assets$16.12B
Total liabilities$6.99B
Total equity$9.13B
Cash & equivalents$1.95B
Long-term debt$4.84B
Valuation
Market price$18.55
Market cap$11.80B
Enterprise value$14.69B
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue2.7
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B1.3
P/Tangible book1.3
Tangible book$9.13B
Net cash-$2.89B
Current ratio1.5
Debt/Equity0.5
ROA-17.2%
ROE-30.3%
Cash conversion24.0%
CapEx/Revenue-3.7%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Semiconductors · cohort 756 companies
Metric6153Activity
Op margin-51.1%4.2% medp25 -8.5% · p75 13.5%bottom quartile
Net margin-51.1%4.0% medp25 -6.8% · p75 13.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin-21.7%26.3% medp25 14.2% · p75 40.6%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue5.7% medp25 4.9% · p75 6.6%
CapEx / revenue-3.7%-6.9% medp25 -16.9% · p75 -3.0%above median
Debt / equity53.0%23.2% medp25 4.9% · p75 58.1%above median
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS0.86 TWD
Last actual revenue17,028,640,000 TWD
Competitor context
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INTCIntelUSPeer
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AVGOBroadcomUSPeer
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Semiconductors, Technology Equipment, Technology
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose TWD 18.00 · shares 0.64B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-27 01:18 UTCJob: 5f33e56e