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原始內容
M Idea October 26, 2026 09:00 PM GMT
Yageo Corp. | Asia Pacific
3Q preview - margin upside; MLCC tightening thesis intact
3Q revenue exceeded guidance, and we expect OpM of 29 1%, 140bps above the Street Robust AI and general server demand, together with pricing, should offset consumer softness, supporting 4Q revenue and margin guidance of 'up slightly q/q ' Stay OW; price target unchanged
Key Takeaways
- 3Q margins should beat consensus: we forecast GM of 40.4% and OpM of 29.1%, 50bps and 140bps above the Street, and EPS of NT$5.63, 6% above consensus.
- Expect 4Q revenue, GM, and OpM guidance "up slightly q/q."
3Q preview - better than guidance, driven by stronger volumes and pricing:
Unaudited revenue reached ~NT$49.5bn (+11% q/q, +50% y/y , stronger than management's guidance of a "moderate increase q/q" (which we interpret as mid- to high-single-digit growth . We did highlight in our results takeaway report (link that there was no pushback from management when we asked whether the guidance was on the conservative side. We think some conservatism was baked into the guidance in view of uncertainties and limited visibility into the consumer segment. As a result of the stronger top line, we now expect GM to surpass 40%, reaching 40.4% (+190bps q/q, +420bps y/y , and for OpM to increase to 29.1% (+270bps q/q, +620bps y/y . This is still considered in line with management's margin guidance of up "slightly" q/q (which we interpret as 0-3% sequential growth . With the slightly stronger top line and margin forecast, we now estimate 3Q net profit to come in at ~NT$11.6bn (+23% q/q, +82% y/y for EPS of NT$5.63.
4Q outloo - pricing and AI demand should continue to drive revenue growth
and margin expansion: Consumer demand is likely going to weaken in 4Q, based on our supply chain checks, as well as PC demand coming in weaker than expected in 3Q, per IDC. However, AI and general server demand should remain robust, and Yageo should continue to see strong momentum for non-consumer related passive component demand. As a result, we see management issuing 4Q revenue guidance of "up slightly q/q" and GM/OpM guidance of "up slightly q/q".
Key issues on which we will focus in the earnings call: 1 demand visibility for nonAI; 2 pricing actions for MLCC in 1Q, 3 pricing actions for tantalum, resistors, magnetics, etc., 4 customer inventory levels for consumer, 5 thoughts on the TDK/ Taiyo Yuden MOU, 6 view on midrange/low-end capacity shortage in CY27.
Reiterate OW with price target at NT$1,050: This implies ~24x CY28e P/E; however, PEG is only 0.72x. We favor Yageo for its scale, broad product portfolio across all passive components, and leverage to an improving industry cycle.
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Yageo Corp.(2327.TW, 2327 TT)
Greater China Technology Hardware | Taiwan
| Stock Rating | Overweight |
|---|---|
| Industry View | In-Line |
| Price target | NT$1,050.00 |
| Up/downside to price target (%) | 107 |
| S r price, close (Oct 22, 2026) | NT$507.00 |
| 52-Week Range | NT$1,220.00-207.00 |
| S out, dil, curr (mn) | 1,997 |
| Mkt cap, curr (mn) | NT$1,012,410 |
| EV, curr (mn) | NT$1,029,149 |
| Avg daily trading value (mn) | NT$20,946 |
| Fiscal Year Ending | 12/25 | 12/26e | 12/27e | 12/28e |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS (NT$)** | 11.51 | 20.14 | 32.48 | 43.39 |
| Prior EPS (NT$)** | - | 19.79 | 32.11 | 43.41 |
| EPS (NT$)§ | 11.61 | 19.59 | 31.62 | 45.58 |
| Revenue, net (NT$ mn) | 132,930183,232253,608308,798 | |||
| EBITDA (NT$ mn) | 39,635 | 60,485 | 94,316123,250 | |
| ModelWare net inc (NT | 23,634 | 41,360 | 66,698 | 89,119 |
| $ mn) | ||||
| P/E | 20.1 | 25.2 | 15.6 | 11.7 |
| P/BV | 2.7 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| RNOA (%) | 12.0 | 20.9 | 35.6 | 49.2 |
| ROE (%) | 14.5 | 23.8 | 30.6 | 34.4 |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.4 | 16.4 | 10.0 | 7.3 |
| Div yld (%) | 2.2 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 3.8 |
| FCF yld ratio (%)** | 6.6 | 4.6 | 6.9 | 8.7 |
| Leverage (EOP) (%) | 9.6 | (15.6) | (31.0) | (42.2) |
Unless ot erwise noted, all metrics are based on Morgan Stanley ModelWare framework
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- § = Consensus data is provided by Refinitiv Estimates
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lphaSignals Earnings Preview
Focus KPI
Focus KPI Surprise Likely impact to consensus EPS*
Yageo Corp. 2327.TW
3Q OpM
Very likely upside surprise ↑
Modest revision ig er
- ·We are 140bps above t e Street on 3Q OpM (MSe at 29.1% vs t e Street at 27.7%)
*Likely impact to consensus EPS is for t e next 12 mont s
Source: Company data, Morgan Stanley Researc M Idea
3Q26 Results Preview
Exhibit 1: 3Q26 Results Preview
| Results - NT$mn | Results - Actual | Results - QoQ | Results - YoY | Results - Cons | Results - Variance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 49,532 | 11% | 50% | 48,560 | 2% |
| COGS | -29,519 | 8% | 40% | -29,191 | 1% |
| Gross profit | 20,012 | 17% | 67% | 19,369 | 3% |
| Operating expenses | -5,604 | 4% | 27% | -5,910 | -5% |
| Operating income | 14,408 | 23% | 91% | 13,459 | 7% |
| Non-operating income | 468 | -1% | -28% | 629 | -26% |
| Pre-tax income | 14,876 | 22% | 81% | 14,088 | 6% |
| Income tax | -3,273 | 18% | 80% | -3,160 | 4% |
| Net income | 11,565 | 23% | 82% | 10,928 | 6% |
| EPS (NT$) | 5.63 | 23% | 82% | 5.32 | 6% |
| Margins (%) | ppt | ppt | ppt | ||
| Gross margin | 40.4% | 1.9 | 4.2 | 39.9% | 0.5 |
| Operating margin | 29.1% | 2.7 | 6.2 | 27.7% | 1.4 |
| Pre-tax margin | 30.0% | 2.5 | 5.2 | 29.0% | 1.0 |
| Net margin | 23.3% | 2.2 | 4.1 | 22.5% | 0.8 |
S urce: Visible Alpha, M rgan Stanley Research estimates (E).
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Details for Yageo's 3Q26 Earnings Virtual NDR Conference Call
Pre-registration is required.
Date and time: October 29, Thursday, 4.00 PM Taiwan / HK / China / Singapore Spea ers: Mr. David Wang (President & CEO), Mr. Eddie Chen (Co-COO), Mr. Claudio Lollini (Co-COO), Mr. Gavin Zhong (CFO)
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Charts
Exhibit 2: Quarterly Sales, by Pr duct, 1Q24-2Q26
S urce: C mpany data, M rgan Stanley Research
Exhibit 4: Quarterly Sales, by Channel, 1Q24-2Q26
100%
S urce: C mpany data, M rgan Stanley Research
Exhibit 6: Quarterly Sales, by Segment, 1Q24-2Q26
S urce: C mpany data, M rgan Stanley Research
Exhibit 3: Annual Sales, by Pr duct, 2018-25
S urce: C mpany data, M rgan Stanley Research
Exhibit 5: Annual Sales, by Channel, 2018-25
S urce: C mpany data, M rgan Stanley Research
Exhibit 7: Annual Sales, by Segment, 2018-25
S urce: C mpany data, M rgan Stanley Research M Idea
Earnings Estimates Changes
We fine-tune our model, resulting in very slight decreases in our CY26-28 EPS estimates.
Exhibit 8: Earnings Estimates
| NT$ mn | 2026e Earnings Estimates - New | 2026e Earnings Estimates - Old | 2026e Earnings Estimates - Variance | 2027e Earnings Estimates - New | 2027e Earnings Estimates - Old | 2027e Earnings Estimates - Variance | 2028e Earnings Estimates - New | 2028e Earnings Estimates - Old | 2028e Earnings Estimates - Variance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 183,232 | 182,769 | 0% | 253,608 | 251,501 | 1% | 308,798 | 306,659 | 1% |
| COGS | -110,622 | -110,968 | 0% | -142,807 | -142,878 | 0% | -164,980 | -165,373 | 0% |
| Gross profit | 72,610 | 71,801 | 1% | 110,802 | 108,623 | 2% | 143,818 | 141,286 | 2% |
| Operating expenses | -21,595 | -21,691 | 0% | -25,648 | -24,729 | 4% | -29,432 | -27,229 | 8% |
| Operating income | 51,015 | 50,110 | 2% | 85,153 | 83,894 | 2% | 114,386 | 114,057 | 0% |
| Non-operating income | 2,121 | 2,121 | 0% | 1,809 | 1,809 | 0% | 1,828 | 1,828 | 0% |
| Pre-tax income | 53,136 | 52,231 | 2% | 86,962 | 85,703 | 1% | 116,214 | 115,885 | 0% |
| Income tax | -11,626 | -11,428 | 2% | -20,112 | -19,614 | 3% | -26,943 | -26,581 | 1% |
| Net income | 41,360 | 40,652 | 2% | 66,698 | 65,937 | 1% | 89,119 | 89,152 | 0% |
| EPS (NT$) | 20.14 | 19.79 | 2% | 32.48 | 32.11 | 1% | 43.39 | 43.41 | 0% |
| Margins (%) | ppt | ppt | ppt | ||||||
| Gross margin | 39.6% | 39.3% | 0.3 | 43.7% | 43.2% | 0.5 | 46.6% | 46.1% | 0.5 |
| Operating margin | 27.8% | 27.4% | 0.4 | 33.6% | 33.4% | 0.2 | 37.0% | 37.2% | -0.2 |
| Pre-tax margin | 29.0% | 28.6% | 0.4 | 34.3% | 34.1% | 0.2 | 37.6% | 37.8% | -0.2 |
| Net margin | 22.6% | 22.2% | 0.3 | 26.3% | 26.2% | 0.1 | 28.9% | 29.1% | -0.2 |
S urce: M rgan Stanley Research (e) estimates
Where we are vs. consensus earnings estimates
Exhibit 9: M rgan Stanley estimates vs. c nsensus
| Yageo | MSe - 2026 | MSe - 2027 | MSe - 2028 | Consensus - 2026 | Consensus - 2027 | Consensus - 2028 | Variance - 2026 | Variance - 2027 | Variance - 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 183,232 | 253,608 | 308,798 | 182,681 | 247,057 | 305,340 | 0% | 3% | 1% |
| GM | 39.6% | 43.7% | 46.6% | 39.5% | 44.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% | -1.2% | -2.4% |
| OpM | 27.8% | 33.6% | 37.0% | 27.3% | 33.9% | 38.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% | -1.3% |
| Net income | 41,360 | 66,698 | 89,119 | 40,429 | 67,010 | 93,576 | 2% | 0% | -5% |
| EPS | 20.14 | 32.48 | 43.39 | 19.69 | 32.63 | 45.56 | 2% | 0% | -5% |
S urce: Visible Alpha, M rgan Stanley Research estimates.
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Price target discussion and valuation methodology
Our 12-month price target is unchanged at NT$1,050: Our price target is our base case value, derived from our residual income valuation model. Similar to our analysis of other tech hardware companies within our coverage, we think this methodology provides the most accurate value of the firm by taking into account the cost of equity.
Our key assumptions are all unchanged, including:
- Cost of equity of 7.8%
- ° Risk-free rate of 1.0% (10-year Taiwanese government bond yield
- ° Equity risk premium of 6.8%
- ° Beta of 1.1
- Medium-term growth rate of 12%
- Terminal growth rate of 3%
Our price target implies 32x 2027e P/E and 24x 2028e P/E. These are above its five-year historical range of 8x to 18x, which we view as justified considering its longer-term transformation story to become a global total solutions provider, moving from passive into active components. In addition, compared to global passive component peers, we believe Yageo stock remains undervalued with higher ROE and margins but lower P/E vs. Japanese peers (which trade on an average at 30x+ P/E .
Our bull and bear case scenario values are also unchanged at NT$1,490 and NT$480, respectively.
Exhibit 10: Residual Inc me (RI) M del
| 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E | 2030E | 2031E | 2032E | 2033E | 2034E | 2035E | 2036E | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Equity | 217,869 | 258,924 | 307,178 | 353,520 | 405,423 | 463,555 | 528,662 | 601,582 | 683,252 | 774,723 | 859,439 | |
| Net Profit | 41,360 | 66,698 | 89,119 | 99,814 | 111,791 | 125,206 | 140,231 | 157,059 | 175,906 | 197,014 | 202,925 | |
| Return on Equity | 21.1% | 28.0% | 31.5% | 30.2% | 29.5% | 28.8% | 28.3% | 27.8% | 27.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | |
| Beta | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Equity Risk Premium (Rm-Rf) | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Risk Free Rate (Rf) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Cost of Equity | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| Residual Income | 23,227 | 44,048 | 61,430 | 68,975 | 76,713 | 85,369 | 95,057 | 105,901 | 118,041 | 131,634 | 132,286 | |
| Spread | 13.3% | 20.2% | 23.7% | 22.5% | 21.7% | 21.1% | 20.5% | 20.0% | 19.6% | 19.3% | 17.1% | |
| Beginning Equity Capital | 217,869 | |||||||||||
| PV of Forecast Period | 582,763 | |||||||||||
| PV of Continuing Value | 1,355,719 | |||||||||||
| Equity Value | 2,156,351 | |||||||||||
| No. of Shares | 2,054 | |||||||||||
| Projected Price | 1,050.0 | |||||||||||
| Implied 2027e PE | 32x | |||||||||||
| Implied 2028e PE | 24x |
S urce: M rgan Stanley Research (E) estimates.
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Exhibit 11: Yage - P/E
S urce: TEJ, M rgan Stanley Research.
Exhibit 13: MLCC peers - perating margins
OpM trend vs. Japanese/Korean passive component suppliers
S urce: Visible Alpha.
Exhibit 12: Yage - P/B
S urce: TEJ, M rgan Stanley Research.
Exhibit 14: 2027e P/E vs. ROE
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S urce: M rgan Stanley Research estimates.
P/E
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Risk Reward - Yageo Corp (2327 TW) Risk Reward - Yageo Corp. (2327.TW)
Demand looks stronger and price increases appear likely - stay OW
NT$1,050.00 PRICE TARGET
Base case, multistage residual income valuation model. Key assumptions: cost of equity 7.8% (risk-free rate 1%, equity risk premium 6.8% and beta of 1.1), medium-term growth rate 12%, terminal growth rate 3%.
NT$1,081.11
Source: Refinitiv, Morgan Stanley Research
BULL CASE
BASE CASE
OVERWEIGHT THESIS
- ▪There is fear that leading Japanese and Korean MLCC suppliers are shifting more capacity to cater to the high end, resulting in undersupply for the midrange/low end.
- ▪The same narrative that drove the 2018 cycle is now back in play.
- ▪Utilization rates are increasing, so suppliers are expecting price hikes for the midrange/low end. Distributors and ODMs are both building inventory.
- ▪AI demand is growing and tantalum capacitor pricing may show further price increases in 2H.
- ▪All of this should help support a re-rating in the stock.
Consensus Rating Distribution
Risk Reward Themes
Electric Vehicles:
Self-help:
Positive
Positive
Special Situation:
Positive
View descriptions of Risk Rewards Themes here
BEAR CASE
34x 2028e EPS
Demand continues to grow faster than expected in 2027-28: 1) Demand improves significantly, driving pricing power for Yageo in premium and standard products alike. 2) Yageo makes meaningful progress into AI, driving significant share gains. 3) Yageo takes on more acquisition initiatives to further widen its product portfolio. 4) Severe undersupply leads to continued price hikes for an extended period of time, which helps expand Yageo's margins in 2027-28.
24x 2028e EPS
Demand remains strong into 2027-28: 1) Utilization remains high for premium products. 2) Utilization for standard products stabilizes at 70%+ with resilient consumer tech demand. 3) Transformation and synergies are ongoing with continued active initiatives. 4) Yageo continues to drive expansion into the AI realm and slowly gains market share. 5) High utilization rates and inflationary raw material costs result in continued price hikes.
11x 2028e EPS
Earnings erode as macro conditions weaken and demand falls again in 2027-28: 1) Non-AI demand weakens from 2H26 onward, despite AI demand remaining strong. 2) Pricing power shifts to end customers with heightened competition among peers. 3) Acquisitions do not bear fruit, resulting in layoffs and leading to cost burdens. 4) Automotive and industrial end demand does not recover, hampering Yageo's premium business. 5) Yageo does not make any material advancements into AI.
NT$480.00
NT$1,490.00
NT$1,050.00
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Risk Reward - Yageo Corp. (2327.TW)
KEY EARNINGS INPUTS
| Drivers | Dec 2025 | Dec 2026e | Dec 2027e | Dec 2028e |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLCC ASP y/y (%) | 0.6 | 23.9 | 65.9 | 14.9 |
| MLCC GM (%) | 31.7 | 36.5 | 43.6 | 47.2 |
| r-chip ASP y/y (%) | 0.8 | 11.4 | 46.0 | 27.3 |
| r-chip GM (%) | 43.4 | 46.3 | 51.7 | 54.8 |
INVESTMENT DRIVERS
- Transformation into global total solutions service provider
- Premium/standard sales mix
- Utilization rates and capacity
- Inventory and pricing
GLOBAL REVENUE EXPOSURE
Source: Morgan Stanley Research Estimate View explanation of regional hierarchies here
MS ALPHA MODELS
2/5
MOST
3 Month
Horizon
Source: Refinitiv, FactSet, Morgan Stanley Research; 1 is the highest favored Quintile and 5 is the least favored Quintile
RISKS TO PT/RATING
RISKS TO UPSIDE
- Faster-than-expected revenue/profit recognition from stronger AI server/notebook demand
- Further price hikes led by stronger pricing power arising from better demand and/or tighter supply
RISKS TO DOWNSIDE
- A sudden bursting of demand for AI
- Inventory risk
- Consumer electronics demand risk
OWNERSHIP POSITIONING
Inst. Owners, % Active
70.4%
Source: Refinitiv, Morgan Stanley Research
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Financials
Exhibit 15: Quarterly Earnings Estimates
| 1Q25 | 2Q25 | 3Q25 | 4Q25 | 1Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q26E | 4Q26E | 2025 | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 31,104 | 32,771 | 33,087 | 35,968 | 38,166 | 44,456 | 49,532 | 51,079 | 132,930 | 183,232 | 253,608 | 308,798 |
| COGS | (20,018) | (21,119) | (21,112) | (22,551) | (23,624) | (27,340) | (29,519) | (30,139) | (84,800) | (110,622) | (142,807) | (164,980) |
| Gross profit | 11,086 | 11,652 | 11,974 | 13,417 | 14,542 | 17,116 | 20,012 | 20,940 | 48,130 | 72,610 | 110,802 | 143,818 |
| Operating expenses | (4,623) | (4,609) | (4,412) | (4,685) | (4,929) | (5,368) | (5,604) | (5,694) | (18,329) | (21,595) | (25,648) | (29,432) |
| SG&A | (3,758) | (3,774) | (3,578) | (3,800) | (4,035) | (4,461) | (4,679) | (4,751) | (14,910) | (17,926) | (21,644) | (25,064) |
| R&D | (865) | (834) | (834) | (886) | (894) | (907) | (925) | (943) | (3,419) | (3,669) | (4,004) | (4,368) |
| Operating income | 6,463 | 7,044 | 7,562 | 8,732 | 9,613 | 11,749 | 14,408 | 15,246 | 29,801 | 51,015 | 85,153 | 114,386 |
| Non-operating income | 710 | (15) | 650 | (26) | 712 | 474 | 468 | 468 | 1,319 | 2,121 | 1,809 | 1,828 |
| Interest income | 533 | 443 | 379 | 216 | 303 | 345 | 345 | 345 | 1,571 | 1,339 | 1,382 | 1,382 |
| Investment income | 117 | 24 | 144 | 195 | 181 | 202 | 222 | 222 | 480 | 827 | 827 | 846 |
| Disposal of investment | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Exchange gain | (148) | 194 | (110) | (677) | (139) | (194) | 0 | 0 | (742) | (333) | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 108 | (676) | 237 | 241 | 359 | 121 | (100) | (100) | (90) | 280 | (400) | (400) |
| Pre-tax income | 7,173 | 7,028 | 8,212 | 8,706 | 10,325 | 12,222 | 14,876 | 15,713 | 31,120 | 53,136 | 86,962 | 116,214 |
| Income tax | (1,610) | (2,016) | (1,817) | (1,900) | (2,287) | (2,766) | (3,273) | (3,300) | (7,343) | (11,626) | (20,112) | (26,943) |
| Minority interest | 33 | 14 | 39 | 56 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 143 | 151 | 152 | 152 |
| Net income | 5,530 | 4,998 | 6,356 | 6,751 | 8,001 | 9,418 | 11,565 | 12,375 | 23,634 | 41,360 | 66,698 | 89,119 |
| Adj.wtd.avg.shrs (mn) | 2,053 | 2,053 | 2,054 | 2,053 | 2,054 | 2,054 | 2,054 | 2,054 | 2,053 | 2,054 | 2,054 | 2,054 |
| EPS | 2.69 | 2.43 | 3.10 | 3.29 | 3.90 | 4.59 | 5.63 | 6.03 | 11.51 | 20.14 | 32.48 | 43.39 |
| Fully Diluted shares (mn) | 2,459 | 2,456 | 2,055 | 2,053 | 2,054 | 2,054 | 2,054 | 2,054 | 2,053 | 2,054 | 2,054 | 2,054 |
| Diluted EPS (NT$) | 2.25 | 2.03 | 3.09 | 3.29 | 3.90 | 4.59 | 5.63 | 6.03 | 11.51 | 20.14 | 32.48 | 43.39 |
| Margins (%) | ||||||||||||
| Gross Margin | 35.6 | 35.6 | 36.2 | 37.3 | 38.1 | 38.5 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 36.2 | 39.6 | 43.7 | 46.6 |
| Operating Margin | 20.8 | 21.5 | 22.9 | 24.3 | 25.2 | 26.4 | 29.1 | 29.8 | 22.4 | 27.8 | 33.6 | 37.0 |
| Pretax Margin | 23.1 | 21.4 | 24.8 | 24.2 | 27.1 | 27.5 | 30.0 | 30.8 | 23.4 | 29.0 | 34.3 | 37.6 |
| Net Margin | 17.8 | 15.3 | 19.2 | 18.8 | 21.0 | 21.2 | 23.3 | 24.2 | 17.8 | 22.6 | 26.3 | 28.9 |
| QoQ Growth (%) | ||||||||||||
| Sales | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 3 | ||||
| Gross Profit | 11 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 5 | ||||
| Operating Profit | 20 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 22 | 23 | 6 | ||||
| Pretax Profit | 15 | -2 | 17 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 6 | ||||
| Net Profit | 49 | -10 | 27 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 7 | ||||
| YoY Growth (%) | ||||||||||||
| Sales | 9 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 23 | 36 | 50 | 42 | 9 | 38 | 38 | 22 |
| Gross Profit | 15 | 6 | 7 | 35 | 31 | 47 | 67 | 56 | 15 | 51 | 53 | 30 |
| Operating Profit | 31 | 9 | 14 | 63 | 49 | 67 | 91 | 75 | 27 | 71 | 67 | 34 |
| Pretax Profit | 18 | -5 | 15 | 39 | 44 | 74 | 81 | 80 | 16 | 71 | 64 | 34 |
| Net Profit | 21 | -8 | 13 | 82 | 45 | 88 | 82 | 83 | 22 | 75 | 61 | 34 |
S urce: C mpany data, M rgan Stanley Research (E) estimates.
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Exhibit 16: C ns lidated Financial Summary
Consolidated Income Statement
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
NT$mn (Year End Dec 31)
2025
2026E
2027E
2028E NT$mn (Year End Dec 31)
2025
2026E
2027E
2028E
Net sales
132,930
183,232
253,608
308,798 Operating Cashflow
30,863
46,038
65,817
86,898
COGS
(84,800)
(110,622)
(142,807)
(164,980) Net Profits
23,634
41,360
66,698
89,119
Gross profit
48,130
72,610
110,802
143,818
Depreciation & Amort.
9,834
9,469
9,163
8,864
Operating expenses
(18,329)
(21,595)
(25,648)
(29,432)
Investment losses/(income)
(581)
(827)
(827)
(846)
Operating income
29,801
51,015
85,153
114,386 Working capital change
(12,663)
(1,000)
(5,082)
(6,997)
Non-operating income
1,319
2,121
1,809
1,828 Other adjustments
10,944
(2,956)
(4,135)
(3,243)
Interest income
1,571
1,339
1,382
1,382
Investing Cashflow
(3,725)
(7,355)
(7,107)
(6,912)
Investment income
480
827
827
846
Capex
(6,056)
(8,000)
(8,000)
(8,000)
Disposal of investment
100
7
-
-
Change of L/T investment
(4,146)
0
0
0
Exchange gain
(742)
(333)
-
-
Change of S/T investment
817
0
0
0
Other
(90)
280
(400)
(400) Other adjustments
5,191
0
0
0
Pre-tax income
31,120
53,136
86,962
116,214
Financing Cashflow
(3,135)
10,765
(13,574)
(31,418)
Income tax
(7,343)
(11,626)
(20,112)
(26,943)
Increase in L/T debt
(543)
(1,000)
(1,000)
(1,000)
Minority interests
143
151
152
152
Increase in S/T debt
7,613
0
0
0
Net income
23,634
41,360
66,698
89,119
Issuance of stock
0
15,337
0
0
Adj. wtd. Avg. shrs (m)
2,053
2,054
2,054
2,054
Cash dividends
(10,265)
(12,322)
(24,816)
(40,019)
Reported EPS (NT$)
11.51
20.14
32.48
43.39 Other adjustments
61
8,751
12,243
9,601
Diluted shrs (m)
2,053
2,054
2,054
2,054
FX adjustment
(3,647)
333
0
0
Diluted EPS (NT$)
11.51
20.14
32.48
43.39
Net change in cash
20,356
49,782
45,136
48,567
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Consolidated Financial Ratios
| NT$mn (Year End Dec 31) | 2025 | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 81,473 | 131,255 | 176,391 | 224,959 |
| Mkt securities | 16,634 | 16,634 | 16,634 | 16,634 |
| AR/NR | 27,792 | 34,199 | 46,916 | 60,159 |
| Inventory | 31,636 | 41,419 | 52,715 | 59,512 |
| Others | 7,811 | 10,767 | 14,902 | 18,145 |
| Current Assets | 165,346 | 234,274 | 307,559 | 379,409 |
| Long-term investments | 45,572 | 45,572 | 45,572 | 45,572 |
| Fixed assets | 65,305 | 63,190 | 61,134 | 59,182 |
| Other assets | 114,566 | 114,566 | 114,566 | 114,566 |
| Total Assets | 390,789 | 457,602 | 528,832 | 598,730 |
| S/T borrowings | 86,196 | 86,196 | 86,196 | 86,196 |
| AP/NP | 18,031 | 23,522 | 30,366 | 35,080 |
| Other ST liabilities | 31,852 | 41,551 | 53,639 | 61,968 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 136,079 | 151,269 | 170,201 | 183,244 |
| L/T debt | 57,589 | 56,589 | 55,589 | 54,589 |
| Other LT libilities | 23,124 | 31,875 | 44,118 | 53,718 |
| Total Liabilities | 216,793 | 239,733 | 269,908 | 291,551 |
| Common shares | 5,182 | 20,519 | 20,519 | 20,519 |
| Retained Earnings | 104,669 | 133,205 | 174,260 | 222,514 |
| Other SH' Equity | 64,145 | 64,145 | 64,145 | 64,145 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 173,997 | 217,869 | 258,924 | 307,178 |
| Total Liab./SH's Equity | 390,789 | 457,602 | 528,832 | 598,730 |
S urce: C mpany data, M rgan Stanley Research (E) estimates.
224,959 Margins (%)
16,634 Gross margin
2025
2026E
2027E
2028E
36.2
39.6
43.7
46.6
60,159 Operating margin
22.4
27.8
33.6
37.0
Pretax margin
23.4
29.0
34.3
37.6
Net margin
17.8
22.6
26.3
28.9
YoY growth (%)
Sales
9.3
37.8
38.4
21.8
59,182 Operating profits
27.4
71.2
66.9
34.3
Pretax profits
15.8
70.7
63.7
33.6
Net profits
22.1
75.0
61.3
33.6
86,196 Others
Cash dividend payout (%)
52%
60%
60%
60%
Cash div (NT$)
6.00
12.08
19.49
26.04
Yield (%)
1%
2%
4%
5%
Net Debt/Equity (%)
26%
-2%
-20%
-33%
Liabilities/Equity (%)
125%
110%
104%
95%
Liabilities/Assets (%)
55%
52%
51%
49%
ROAE (%)
14%
21%
28%
31%
ROAA (%)
6%
10%
14%
16%
AR/NR Turnover (days)
68
62
58
63
Inventory Turnover (days)
128
121
120
124
AP/NP Turnover (days)
71
69
69
72
Cash conversion cycle
125
114
110
115
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INDUSTRY COVERAGE: Greater C ina Tec nology Hardware
| Company (Ticker) | Rating ( s Of) | Price* (10/23/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Meng, CFA | ||
| AAC Tec nologies Holdings (2018.HK) | O (01/29/2024) | HK$35.60 |
| Accelink Tec nologies Co. Ltd. (002281.SZ) | U (05/12/2022) | Rmb128.63 |
| BYD Electronics (0285.HK) | O (04/28/2023) | HK$22.46 |
| C ina TransInfo Tec nology Co Ltd (002373.SZ) | E (07/18/2023) | Rmb7.84 |
| Da ua Tec nology Co. Ltd. (002236.SZ) | E (12/12/2024) | Rmb15.11 |
| Eoptolink Tec nology Inc Ltd (300502.SZ) | O (02/27/2026) | Rmb261.00 |
| Genius Electronic Optical Co. Ltd. (3406.TW) | E (10/13/2026) | NT$1,160.00 |
| GoerTek Inc (002241.SZ) | E (08/14/2026) | Rmb23.11 |
| Gosuncn Tec nology Group Co Ltd (300098.SZ) | U (11/07/2022) | Rmb4.26 |
| HIKVision Digital Tec nology (002415.SZ) | E (12/12/2024) | Rmb33.78 |
| Largan Precision (3008.TW) | O (10/13/2026) | NT$6,175.00 |
| LianC uang Electronic Tec nology Co Ltd (002036.SZ) | U (06/12/2024) | Rmb5.82 |
| Lingyi Itec Guangdong Co (002600.SZ) | U (04/23/2025) | Rmb11.55 |
| Lingyi Itec Guangdong Co (1688.HK) | O (08/14/2026) | HK$4.92 |
| Luxs are Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (2475.HK) | O (08/14/2026) | HK$50.00 |
| Luxs are Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (002475.SZ) | O (10/24/2016) | Rmb50.42 |
| OFILM Group Co Ltd (002456.SZ) | U (06/12/2024) | Rmb6.44 |
| Q Tec nology (Group) Company Ltd (1478.HK) | U (03/23/2026) | HK$4.75 |
| Quectel Wireless Solutions Co Ltd (603236.SS) | E (10/09/2024) | Rmb80.74 |
| S ang ai Conant Optical Co Ltd (2276.HK) | O (04/10/2026) | HK$36.64 |
| S enz en Transsion Holdings Co Ltd (688036.SS) | E (03/23/2026) | Rmb59.11 |
| Sunny Optical (2382.HK) | E (03/23/2026) | HK$63.15 |
| Suz ou TFC Optical Communication Co Ltd. (300394.SZ) | E (11/06/2025) | Rmb200.81 |
M Idea M Idea St ck Ratings are subject t change. Please see latest research f r each c mpany.
| Wingtec Tec nology Co Ltd (600745.SS) | U (05/18/2026) | Rmb11.58 |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi Corp (1810.HK) | O (04/14/2021) | HK$26.80 |
| Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable JSC Ltd (601869.SS) | U (10/13/2021) | Rmb322.75 |
| Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable JSC Ltd (6869.HK) | O (07/15/2026) | HK$112.20 |
| Yongxin Optics Co Ltd (603297.SS) | E (11/15/2022) | Rmb97.14 |
| Z ejiang Crystal-Optec Co Ltd (002273.SZ) | O (11/15/2022) | Rmb22.84 |
| Z ongji Innolig t Co Ltd (300308.SZ) | O (09/07/2026) | Rmb612.63 |
| Z ongji Innolig t Co Ltd (3308.HK) | O (09/07/2026) | HK$754.50 |
| ZTE Corporation (0763.HK) | O (06/04/2026) | HK$19.31 |
| ZTE Corporation (000063.SZ) | E (06/04/2026) | Rmb28.16 |
| Derrick Yang | ||
| Accton Tec nology Corporation (2345.TW) | O (06/06/2024) | NT$1,775.00 |
| Advantec (2395.TW) | O (01/20/2021) | NT$670.00 |
| AirTAC International (1590.TW) | O (04/16/2025) | NT$1,100.00 |
| Asia Vital Components Co. Ltd. (3017.TW) | O (07/30/2024) | NT$3,145.00 |
| AU Optronics (2409.TW) | E (02/10/2026) | NT$35.40 |
| Auras Tec nology Co Ltd (3324.TWO) | E (05/04/2023) | NT$1,360.00 |
| Bizlink (3665.TW) | O (03/10/2025) | NT$1,875.00 |
| BOE Tec nology (000725.SZ) | O (09/06/2019) | Rmb4.93 |
| C enbro (8210.TW) | O (07/23/2025) | NT$764.00 |
| C roma Ate Inc. (2360.TW) | O (10/05/2021) | NT$1,980.00 |
| Delta Electronics Inc. (2308.TW) | O (07/13/2017) | NT$1,560.00 |
| E Ink Holdings Inc. (8069.TWO) | E (08/10/2026) | NT$153.50 |
| Ennostar Inc (3714.TW) | U (09/23/2022) | NT$61.70 |
| Fositek Corp (6805.TW) | O (06/25/2025) | NT$2,335.00 |
| Hiwin Tec nologies Corp. (2049.TW) | O (03/30/2026) | NT$299.00 |
| Innolux (3481.TW) | E (04/07/2025) | NT$46.75 |
| King Slide Works Co. Ltd. (2059.TW) | O (11/08/2023) | NT$9,755.00 |
| Lens Tec nology (300433.SZ) | E (07/22/2020) | Rmb27.81 |
| Lite-On Tec nology (2301.TW) | E (01/15/2025) | NT$255.50 |
| TCL Corp. (000100.SZ) | E (04/07/2025) | Rmb4.47 |
| Tianma Microelectronics (000050.SZ) | U (01/24/2018) | Rmb5.98 |
| Howard Kao | ||
| Acer Inc. (2353.TW) | U (04/23/2025) | NT$32.45 |
| Asustek Computer Inc. (2357.TW) | U (11/16/2025) | NT$946.00 |
| Catc er Tec nology (2474.TW) | U (11/17/2025) | NT$196.50 |
| Compal Electronics (2324.TW) | U (04/23/2025) | NT$37.30 |
| Elite Material Co. (2383.TW) | O (09/14/2026) | NT$5,070.00 |
| FIT Hon Teng Ltd (6088.HK) | O (11/03/2025) | HK$3.71 |
| Foxconn Industrial Internet Co. Ltd. (601138.SS) | O (07/10/2019) | Rmb48.85 |
| Giga-Byte Tec nology Co. Ltd. (2376.TW) | E (11/16/2025) | NT$349.00 |
| Gold Circuit Electronics Ltd. (2368.TW) | O (10/06/2022) | NT$1,115.00 |
| Hon Hai Precision (2317.TW) | O (03/15/2024) | NT$245.00 |
| Inspur Electronic Information (000977.SZ) | E (08/28/2023) | Rmb58.50 |
| Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd. (1888.HK) | O (09/14/2026) | HK$37.70 |
| LandMark Optoelectronics Corporation (3081.TWO) | E (03/26/2026) | NT$2,375.00 |
| Lenovo (0992.HK) | O (07/10/2026) | HK$22.64 |
| Lotes Co. Ltd. (3533.TW) | E (05/12/2025) | NT$1,795.00 |
| Nan Ya PCB (8046.TW) | O (02/23/2026) | NT$1,265.00 |
| Pegatron Corporation (4938.TW) | E (03/25/2026) | NT$103.50 |
| Quanta Computer Inc. (2382.TW) | O (05/01/2023) | NT$322.00 |
| S engyi Tec nology Co Ltd. (600183.SS) | E (05/26/2022) | Rmb110.81 |
| S ennan Circuits Co Ltd (002916.SZ) | E (08/24/2023) | Rmb282.98 |
| Unimicron (3037.TW) | O (02/23/2026) | NT$1,085.00 |
| Visual P otonics Epitaxy Co Ltd (2455.TW) | E (09/11/2023) | NT$467.00 |
| Wistron Corporation (3231.TW) | O (07/12/2023) | NT$190.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Wiwynn Corp (6669.TW) | O (11/10/2025) | NT$1,840.00 |
| Yageo Corp. (2327.TW) | O (10/28/2025) | NT$507.00 |
| Z en Ding (4958.TW) | ++ | NT$567.00 |
| Irene Yen | ||
| Co-Tec Development Corp. (8358.TWO) | O (09/14/2026) | NT$438.50 |
| Taiwan Union Tec nology Corporation (6274.TWO) | O (09/14/2026) | NT$1,420.00 |
- Hist rical prices are n t split adjusted.