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U-Best Innovative Technology Co Ltd

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2,6B TWD
P/E
18,5x
EV / Rev
4,1x
Div yield
0,00 %
Op margin
-23,8 %
ROE
4,3 %
Net margin
60,3 %
Debt / equity
0,65
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About

U-Best Innovative Technology Co Ltd is a chemical manufacturing company that operates in the commodity chemicals industry, producing and selling chemical products for industrial applications.

Business. U-Best Innovative Technology Co Ltd (4714.TWO) is a commodity chemicals company listed on the Taiwan Premium Exchange. The firm operates within the broader chemicals industry, focusing on the production and sale of chemical products. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the basic materials sector.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorChemicals
IndustryCommodity Chemicals
ActivityChemicals
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
18,5x
P/E
Analysts
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Profitability
4,3 %
return on equity
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    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials · THIS SECTOR+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−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

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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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    Business

    U-Best Innovative Technology Co Ltd (4714.TWO) is a commodity chemicals company listed on the Taiwan Premium Exchange. The firm operates within the broader chemicals industry, focusing on the production and sale of chemical products. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the basic materials sector.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorChemicals
    IndustryCommodity Chemicals
    ActivityChemicals
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    U-Best Innovative Technology Co Ltd has a market capitalization of TWD 2,546,658,400 and a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.81, indicating a relatively high valuation compared to its earnings. The company's price-to-book ratio is 1.19, suggesting that the market values the company slightly above its book value. The liquidity position is mixed, with TWD 549,913,000 in cash and equivalents but a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's free cash flow of TWD 564,651,000 indicates strong cash generation, despite a negative operating cash flow of TWD -74,806,000.

    The company's profitability is mixed, with a net income of TWD 91,584,000 but an operating loss of TWD -36,147,000. The return on equity (ROE) is 4.29%, and the return on assets (ROA) is 1.28%, both below the industry median for commodity chemicals. The gross profit margin is 19.5%, which is in line with the industry average. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.65, indicating a moderate level of leverage.

    U-Best Innovative Technology Co Ltd operates in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the financial data. The company's revenue is concentrated in one segment, and there is no information on geographic revenue distribution. This lack of diversification could expose the company to regional economic or regulatory risks.

    The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the available data. The operating loss of TWD -36,147,000 suggests potential challenges in maintaining profitability. The capital expenditure of TWD -5,983,000 indicates minimal investment in new projects or capacity expansion. The company's free cash flow of TWD 564,651,000 could be used for debt reduction or shareholder returns.

    The company faces a medium liquidity risk due to its negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding between basic and diluted shares. The company's risk assessment highlights the need for careful monitoring of its liquidity position and debt management.

    Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on strategic initiatives or major operational changes. The company's financial performance and risk profile suggest a need for continued monitoring of its operational efficiency and debt management strategies.

    Key takeaways
    • U-Best Innovative Technology Co Ltd has a high price-to-earnings ratio of 27.81, indicating a premium valuation relative to earnings.
    • The company's free cash flow of TWD 564,651,000 is a positive sign, despite a negative operating cash flow.
    • The company's return on equity (4.29%) and return on assets (1.28%) are below the industry median for commodity chemicals.
    • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65 suggests a moderate level of leverage.
    • The company's liquidity risk is medium due to a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single segment, with no geographic diversification disclosed.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 4

    Revenue surged 195.9% year-over-year to TWD 1.53 billion, demonstrating significant top-line growth momentum.

    Free cash flow expanded 875.2% to TWD 731.4 million, indicating strong cash generation capabilities.

    Return on equity of 4.3% exceeds the cohort median of 3.6%, showing above-average capital efficiency.

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

    BEAR CASE · 4

    The company faces high credit risk, signaling potential difficulties in meeting financial obligations or debt servicing.

    Return on invested capital is negative at -1.0%, indicating inefficient use of capital to generate returns.

    Cash conversion ratio of -0.82 is in the bottom quartile, suggesting poor translation of earnings to cash.

    Medium liquidity risk flags potential challenges in meeting short-term financial obligations or trading constraints.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2025-03-11
    Q4 2024 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue TWD 288.7M; Operating income TWD 438.8M.

    RevenueTWD 288.7M
    Operating incomeTWD 438.8M
    Net incomeTWD 111.8M
    Free cash flowTWD 1.00B
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-TWD 1.73B
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueTWD 288.7M
    Gross profitTWD 38.1M
    Operating incomeTWD 438.8M
    Net incomeTWD 111.8M
    Margins
    Gross margin13.2%
    Operating margin152.0%
    Net margin38.7%
    FCF margin347.2%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsTWD 10.75B
    Total liabilitiesTWD 8.47B
    Total equityTWD 2.28B
    Cash & equivalentsTWD 3.2M
    Long-term debtTWD 3.09B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-TWD 1.73B
    CapEx-TWD 29.4M
    Free cash flowTWD 1.00B
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue TWD 288.7MOperating costs TWD 150.2MTax TWD 327.0MNet income TWD 111.8M
    Highlights
    • Revenue TWD 288.7M
    • Operating income TWD 438.8M
    • Net margin 38.7%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $14,80
    Market cap
    $2.55B
    Enterprise value
    $3.39B
    P/E
    18.5x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    4.1x
    EV / Op income
    9.3x
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    1.2x
    P / Tangible book
    1.2x
    Tangible book
    $2.14B
    Net cash
    -$843.7M
    Current ratio
    2.5
    Debt / equity
    0.7
    ROA
    1.3%
    ROE
    4.3%
    Cash conversion
    -82.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -3.9%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    — missing data

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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 Margin-23,8 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin60,3 %Best in class
    ROE4,3 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-3,9 %Above median
    D/E0,65Below median
    Cash Conv-0,82Bottom quartile

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    How metrics are computed
    • 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)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    Source documents
    • U-Best Innovative Technology Co Ltd 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

    Everything we know, in order
    2025-03-11 14:25 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue TWD 288.7M · Net TWD 111.8M
    2025-03-11 14:25 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue TWD 825.8M · Net TWD 137.4M
    2024-11-12 15:20 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue TWD 208.8M · Net TWD -13.0M
    2024-08-12 13:32 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue TWD 176.4M · Net TWD -53.1M
    2024-05-09 12:19 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2024 Revenue TWD 152.0M · Net TWD 91.6M
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