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Superior Plating Technology Co Ltd

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2,9B TWD
P/E
49,6x
EV / Rev
2,8x
Div yield
0,00 %
Op margin
-8,3 %
ROE
-2,0 %
Net margin
-10,7 %
Debt / equity
0,28
Beta
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About

Superior Plating Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the mining activity within the iron and steel industry, primarily generating revenue through the extraction and processing of mineral resources.

Business. Superior Plating Technology Co Ltd (8431.TWO) is a company listed on the Taiwan Premium Exchange that operates within the Basic Materials sector. The firm is classified under the Iron & Steel industry and engages in mining activities. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorMineral Resources
IndustryIron & Steel
ActivityMining
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Sell-side consensus
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
49,6x
P/E
Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
-2,0 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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    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

    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

    Superior Plating Technology Co Ltd (8431.TWO) is a company listed on the Taiwan Premium Exchange that operates within the Basic Materials sector. The firm is classified under the Iron & Steel industry and engages in mining activities. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not available.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorMineral Resources
    IndustryIron & Steel
    ActivityMining
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Superior Plating Technology Co Ltd has a market price of 57.6 TWD per share, with a market capitalization of 2,721,945,600 TWD. The company's price-to-book ratio is 3.08, and its price-to-tangible-book ratio is also 3.08, indicating that the market is valuing the company's equity at a premium relative to its book value. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.93, suggesting that it has sufficient current assets to cover its current liabilities.

    The company's profitability is currently negative, with a return on equity of -2.01% and a return on assets of -1.22%, indicating that it is not generating returns for its shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets. The operating income is negative at -13,852,000 TWD, and the net income is also negative at -17,758,000 TWD, reflecting a challenging operating environment.

    Superior Plating Technology Co Ltd's revenue is concentrated in the mining activity within the iron and steel industry, with no disclosed geographic diversification. The company's revenue is derived from a single business segment, which may expose it to higher operational and market risks.

    The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with a negative operating income and net income. The capital expenditure for the period is -5,865,000 TWD, indicating a reduction in investment in long-term assets. The company's free cash flow is 8,985,000 TWD, which is positive but may not be sufficient to support significant growth initiatives.

    The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. However, the key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt suggests potential liquidity constraints. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.28, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure.

    Recent events and filings have not been disclosed in the provided data, so no specific recent developments can be reported. The company's financial performance and risk profile suggest that it is currently facing operational challenges and may require strategic adjustments to improve its financial health.

    Key takeaways
    • Superior Plating Technology Co Ltd is currently experiencing negative profitability, with a return on equity of -2.01% and a return on assets of -1.22%.
    • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.93, but it has a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, which may increase its exposure to market and operational risks.
    • The company's capital expenditure is negative, indicating a reduction in investment in long-term assets.
    • The company's market valuation is at a premium relative to its book value, with a price-to-book ratio of 3.08.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 4

    Net income surged to TWD 54.9 million in FY-1, more than doubling from the previous year's TWD 25.8 million.

    Free cash flow improved significantly to TWD 83.7 million in FY-1, reversing the negative trend seen in FY-3.

    Long-term debt decreased to TWD 272.2 million in FY-1, indicating a reduction in leverage compared to prior periods.

    The company maintains a low dilution risk profile, suggesting existing shareholders face minimal equity erosion threats.

    BEAR CASE · 3

    The company reported a net loss of TWD 184.2 million in the latest period, marking a severe profitability collapse.

    Free cash flow plummeted to negative TWD 225.2 million in the latest period, indicating severe cash generation issues.

    The company faces high credit risk and medium liquidity risk, signaling potential financial stability concerns for investors.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2025-03-14
    Q4 2024 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue TWD 320.4M; Operating income TWD 54.2M.

    RevenueTWD 320.4M
    Operating incomeTWD 54.2M
    Net incomeTWD 42.1M
    Free cash flowTWD 52.9M
    EPS
    Operating cash flowTWD 111.9M
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueTWD 320.4M
    Gross profitTWD 109.3M
    Operating incomeTWD 54.2M
    Net incomeTWD 42.1M
    Margins
    Gross margin34.1%
    Operating margin16.9%
    Net margin13.1%
    FCF margin16.5%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsTWD 1.66B
    Total liabilitiesTWD 661.9M
    Total equityTWD 998.7M
    Cash & equivalentsTWD 54.7M
    Long-term debtTWD 272.2M
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flowTWD 111.9M
    CapEx-TWD 95.5M
    Free cash flowTWD 52.9M
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue TWD 320.4MOperating costs TWD 266.2MTax TWD 12.1MNet income TWD 42.1M
    Highlights
    • Revenue TWD 320.4M
    • Operating income TWD 54.2M
    • Net margin 13.1%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $60,90
    Market cap
    $2.72B
    Enterprise value
    $2.88B
    P/E
    49.6x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    2.8x
    EV / Op income
    34.9x
    EV / OCF
    291.4x
    P / B
    3.1x
    P / Tangible book
    3.1x
    Tangible book
    $882.9M
    Net cash
    -$153.2M
    Current ratio
    1.9
    Debt / equity
    0.3
    ROA
    -1.2%
    ROE
    -2.0%
    Cash conversion
    -56.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -3.5%
    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-8,3 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin-10,7 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-2,0 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev-3,5 %Below median
    D/E0,28Above median
    Cash Conv-0,56Below median

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    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • 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
    • Superior Plating Technology Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

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    Intel & risk

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

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2025-03-14 16:23 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue TWD 320.4M · Net TWD 42.1M
    2025-03-14 16:23 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue TWD 1.03B · Net TWD 54.9M
    2024-11-11 12:20 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue TWD 293.2M · Net TWD 14.8M
    2024-08-12 11:38 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue TWD 248.7M · Net TWD 15.7M
    2024-05-10 11:39 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2024 Revenue TWD 166.3M · Net TWD -17.8M
    2024-03-14 11:12 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue TWD 922.5M · Net TWD 25.8M
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