UNITED MICROELECTRON-SP ADR (UMC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:UMC - US9108734057 - ADR
7.425 USD
+0 (+0.07%)
UMC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. While UMC has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. UMC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past 5 years UMC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years UMC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of UMC (7.23%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.77%, UMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.68% of the companies in the same industry.
UMC has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.94%) than 77.68% of its industry peers.
UMC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.31%. This is above the industry average of 10.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.31%) for UMC is well above the current ROIC(8.94%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.23% | ||
| ROE | 11.77% | ||
| ROIC | 8.94% |
ROA(3y)11.85%
ROA(5y)11.06%
ROE(3y)18.5%
ROE(5y)17.55%
ROIC(3y)13.31%
ROIC(5y)11.57%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of UMC (16.69%) is better than 76.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UMC has grown nicely.
UMC's Operating Margin of 19.62% is amongst the best of the industry. UMC outperforms 80.36% of its industry peers.
UMC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 29.94%, UMC is not doing good in the industry: 70.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UMC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.69% | ||
| GM | 29.94% |
OM growth 3Y-2.85%
OM growth 5Y47.32%
PM growth 3Y-8.1%
PM growth 5Y25.41%
GM growth 3Y-1.25%
GM growth 5Y17.76%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
UMC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UMC has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for UMC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
UMC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.17. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as UMC would need 2.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.17, UMC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that UMC is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.16, UMC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.77 indicates that UMC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
UMC has a Current ratio of 1.77. This is in the lower half of the industry: UMC underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
UMC has a Quick Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that UMC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UMC has a worse Quick ratio (1.46) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for UMC have decreased strongly by -25.94% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 37.18% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, UMC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.28% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.41% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.94%
EPS 3Y-5.91%
EPS 5Y37.18%
EPS Q2Q%-35.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.28%
Revenue growth 3Y2.93%
Revenue growth 5Y9.41%
Sales Q2Q%3.45%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, UMC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.04% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, UMC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-19.23%
EPS Next 2Y-1.58%
EPS Next 3Y2.05%
EPS Next 5Y10.04%
Revenue Next Year1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y5.18%
Revenue Next 5Y8.41%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of UMC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.58%
EPS Next 3Y2.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UMC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.24%, which is a nice return.
UMC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.15. UMC pays more dividend than 99.11% of the companies in the same industry.
UMC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.24% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of UMC grows each year by 38.65%, which is quite nice.
UMC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
94.80% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UMC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of UMC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP94.8%
EPS Next 2Y-1.58%
EPS Next 3Y2.05%
NYSE:UMC (10/16/2025, 12:03:08 PM)
7.425
+0 (+0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners43.4%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.65B
Analysts66.25
Price Target7.71 (3.84%)
Short Float %2.44%
Short Ratio8.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.24% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.65%
DP94.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-18.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.74%
Max EPS beat(2)-16.11%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-30.13%
Max EPS beat(4)1.06%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.77%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.92%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.74%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.23%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.75%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.46%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.97%
PT rev (1m)7.98%
PT rev (3m)-8.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | N/A | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)N/A
EYN/A
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpSN/A
BVpSN/A
TBVpSN/A
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.23% | ||
| ROE | 11.77% | ||
| ROCE | 10.65% | ||
| ROIC | 8.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.53% | ||
| OM | 19.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.69% | ||
| GM | 29.94% | ||
| FCFM | 13.39% |
ROA(3y)11.85%
ROA(5y)11.06%
ROE(3y)18.5%
ROE(5y)17.55%
ROIC(3y)13.31%
ROIC(5y)11.57%
ROICexc(3y)20.74%
ROICexc(5y)18.11%
ROICexgc(3y)21.06%
ROICexgc(5y)18.41%
ROCE(3y)15.8%
ROCE(5y)13.74%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-17.56%
ROICexcg growth 5Y42.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y42.98%
OM growth 3Y-2.85%
OM growth 5Y47.32%
PM growth 3Y-8.1%
PM growth 5Y25.41%
GM growth 3Y-1.25%
GM growth 5Y17.76%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.17 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 117.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 27.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 37.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 80.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)203.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)154.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)37.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)30.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.94%
EPS 3Y-5.91%
EPS 5Y37.18%
EPS Q2Q%-35.45%
EPS Next Y-19.23%
EPS Next 2Y-1.58%
EPS Next 3Y2.05%
EPS Next 5Y10.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.28%
Revenue growth 3Y2.93%
Revenue growth 5Y9.41%
Sales Q2Q%3.45%
Revenue Next Year1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y5.18%
Revenue Next 5Y8.41%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.27%
EBIT growth 3Y0%
EBIT growth 5Y61.17%
EBIT Next Year97.2%
EBIT Next 3Y32.66%
EBIT Next 5Y23.37%
FCF growth 1Y402.32%
FCF growth 3Y-60.29%
FCF growth 5Y-41.19%
OCF growth 1Y-20.7%
OCF growth 3Y1.28%
OCF growth 5Y11.32%