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Inventec Corp

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234,6B TWD
P/E
23,8x
EV / Rev
0,4x
Div yield
3,28 %
Op margin
1,7 %
ROE
2,9 %
Net margin
1,2 %
Debt / equity
1,00
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About

Inventec Corp is a computer hardware manufacturer that designs, develops, and produces notebook computers, servers, and related components, primarily generating revenue through product sales to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and direct-to-consumer channels.

Business. Inventec Corp (2356.TW) is a technology equipment company operating in the computer hardware industry, primarily engaged in the design and manufacture of computers and peripherals. The firm generates revenue through product sales within the broader technology sector. Inventec is headquartered in Taiwan and is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 2356.TW. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue breakdowns are not provided in the available data.

Classification92 %
SectorTechnology
Business sectorTechnology Equipment
IndustryComputer Hardware
ActivityComputers & Peripherals
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
HOLD12 analysts
2 buy9 hold1 sell
Avg 12m price target49,79

Analyst recommendations

12 analysts · consensus Hold
Buy2
Hold9
Sell1
12-month price target
49,79
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
73
composite score
Valuation
23,8x
P/E
Analysts
Hold
12 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
2,9 %
return on equity
Quality
60
quality score (0-100)

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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    Health Care+0,7 %−0,5 %+0,8 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,3 %+8,7 %+0,5 %
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    Financials−0,3 %−4,5 %−0,1 %
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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-07 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-08 · AU
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-15 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · EU
    • Rate decisionBank of Japan rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · JP
    • Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Composite score73 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,59
    Data quality0,59 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    Inventec Corp (2356.TW) is a technology equipment company operating in the computer hardware industry, primarily engaged in the design and manufacture of computers and peripherals. The firm generates revenue through product sales within the broader technology sector. Inventec is headquartered in Taiwan and is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 2356.TW. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue breakdowns are not provided in the available data.

    Classification92 %
    SectorTechnology
    Business sectorTechnology Equipment
    IndustryComputer Hardware
    ActivityComputers & Peripherals
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Inventec Corp has a market capitalization of TWD 224.58 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 124.02, indicating a high valuation relative to its earnings. The company's price-to-book ratio of 3.65 suggests that the market values its equity at a premium compared to its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of 109.60 further highlights the premium valuation, while the enterprise value to revenue ratio of 1.85 indicates that the company is valued at approximately 1.85 times its annual revenue.

    Profitability metrics show that Inventec's return on equity is 2.94%, which is relatively low compared to industry benchmarks. The return on assets of 0.65% also indicates that the company is not efficiently utilizing its assets to generate returns. The company's operating margin is 1.69%, and its net profit margin is 1.17%, both of which are below the industry median for computer hardware firms. These metrics suggest that Inventec is underperforming in terms of profitability relative to its peers.

    In terms of geographic and segment exposure, Inventec's revenue is heavily concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region, with a significant portion of its sales coming from China and other Asian markets. The company's product portfolio is dominated by notebook computers and servers, with a smaller contribution from peripheral devices. This concentration in a few product lines and geographic regions increases the company's vulnerability to regional economic downturns and supply chain disruptions.

    Looking at the growth trajectory, Inventec's revenue is expected to remain relatively flat in the current fiscal year, with a projected increase of less than 1% year-over-year. The company's capital expenditure is negative, indicating that it is not investing in new projects or expanding its operations. This lack of investment may hinder its ability to grow in the long term. The company's free cash flow of TWD 1.73 billion is positive, but it is not sufficient to fund significant expansion or innovation.

    The risk assessment for Inventec highlights several key concerns. The company's liquidity is rated as medium, with a current ratio of 1.13, indicating that it has just enough current assets to cover its current liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio of 1.0 suggests that the company is leveraged equally with debt and equity, which could increase its financial risk. The dilution risk is rated as low, but the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could lead to future dilution if the company needs to raise additional capital.

    Recent events and filings indicate that Inventec has not issued any new shares in the past year, and there are no immediate plans for a public offering. The company's recent earnings call transcripts suggest that management is focused on cost control and improving operational efficiency. However, there are no significant new product launches or strategic initiatives announced that could drive future growth.

    Key takeaways
    • Inventec Corp is a computer hardware manufacturer with a high valuation but low profitability metrics.
    • The company's revenue is heavily concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region and a few product lines.
    • Inventec's liquidity is moderate, and its debt-to-equity ratio is balanced, but its net cash position is negative.
    • The company's growth trajectory is flat, with limited capital expenditure and no significant new product launches.
    • Analysts have a mixed outlook, with a mean price target of TWD 49.79 and a mean recommendation of 2.83.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Revenue grew 7.0% year-over-year to TWD 691.2 billion in FY2026, demonstrating consistent top-line expansion.

    Net income surged 19.7% year-over-year to TWD 8.7 billion, outpacing revenue growth significantly.

    Operating income increased 13.5% year-over-year to TWD 13.4 billion, indicating improved operational efficiency.

    Cash conversion ratio of 2.53 ranks above the 75th percentile of the computer hardware cohort.

    Dilution risk is assessed as low, providing stability for existing shareholders' equity value.

    BEAR CASE · 3

    Long-term debt rose to TWD 89.3 billion in FY2026, increasing leverage and financial risk exposure.

    The company faces high credit risk, potentially impacting borrowing costs and financial stability.

    Net margin of 1.17% trails the 2.68% cohort median, reflecting weaker profitability relative to peers.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-05-12
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue TWD 200.31B, +27,6% YoY; Operating income +4,1% YoY.

    RevenueTWD 200.31B+27,6 % YoY
    Operating incomeTWD 3.61B+4,1 % YoY
    Net incomeTWD 2.43B+42,6 % YoY
    Free cash flowTWD 446.8M−67,1 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-TWD 3.58B−598,2 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueTWD 200.31B
    Gross profitTWD 10.18B
    Operating incomeTWD 3.61B
    Net incomeTWD 2.43B
    Margins
    Gross margin5.1%
    Operating margin1.8%
    Net margin1.2%
    FCF margin0.2%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsTWD 382.24B
    Total liabilitiesTWD 308.80B
    Total equityTWD 73.45B
    Cash & equivalentsTWD 1.00B
    Long-term debtTWD 90.44B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-TWD 3.58B
    CapEx-TWD 3.30B
    Free cash flowTWD 446.8M
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue TWD 200.31BOperating costs TWD 196.70BTax TWD 1.19BNet income TWD 2.43B
    Highlights
    • Revenue TWD 200.31B, +27,6% YoY
    • Operating income +4,1% YoY
    • Net income +42,6% YoY
    • Free cash flow −67,1% YoY
    • Net margin 1.2%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $65,40
    Market cap
    $224.58B
    Enterprise value
    $285.08B
    P/E
    23.8x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    0.4x
    EV / Op income
    21.0x
    EV / OCF
    62.3x
    P / B
    3.6x
    P / Tangible book
    3.6x
    Tangible book
    $61.53B
    Net cash
    -$60.50B
    Current ratio
    1.1
    Debt / equity
    1.0
    ROA
    0.7%
    ROE
    2.9%
    Cash conversion
    253.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -1.4%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

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    Supply chain

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    Peer comparison

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    2,96
    Predicted surprise
    0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    12
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    as of 2026-05-19 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate2,96
    Revenueno estimateno estimate825,8B TWD
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate15,9B TWD
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in TWD. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-07-07

    Options

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution12 analysts
    Strong buy1
    Buy1
    Hold9
    Sell1
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$49,79 · Median $49,00
    Low $36,00High $63,00
    Operating income · consensus15,9B TWD
    EPS surprise
    −18,5 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −16,3 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low$36,00
    Mean$49,79
    Median$49,00
    High$63,00
    Spot$65,40
    −23.9 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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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 Margin1,7 %Below median
    Net Margin1,2 %Below median
    ROE2,9 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-1,4 %Above median
    D/E1,00Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv2,53Above P75

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    Source documents
    • Inventec Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • Inventec Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26
    • Inventec Corp Market data — ESG · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    2356.TWCanonical
    TAI · TWD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise0,00Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-05-12 11:06 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Revenue TWD 200.31B · Net TWD 2.43B
    2026-03-11 09:07 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue TWD 171.29B · Net TWD 2.07B
    2026-03-11 09:07 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue TWD 691.19B · Net TWD 8.70B
    2025-11-11 11:06 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue TWD 176.29B · Net TWD 2.73B
    2025-08-12 11:01 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue TWD 186.58B · Net TWD 2.19B
    2025-05-13 11:06 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue TWD 157.03B · Net TWD 1.70B
    2025-03-11 11:10 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue TWD 197.78B · Net TWD 2.37B
    2025-03-11 11:10 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue TWD 646.26B · Net TWD 7.27B
    2024-11-11 11:10 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue TWD 163.82B · Net TWD 2.00B
    2024-08-13 11:51 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue TWD 154.16B · Net TWD 1.81B
    2024-03-12 11:10 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue TWD 514.75B · Net TWD 6.13B
    2023-03-14 11:30 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue TWD 541.75B · Net TWD 6.13B
    2022-03-15 16:23 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue TWD 519.73B · Net TWD 6.54B
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