NYSE:UMC

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This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts have conflicting opinions about UMC-N. One expert believes that the company is a 2nd or 3rd rate option for investors due to its high stock price and suggests waiting for a share price to fall before investing. On the other hand, Trevor Rose's Insights indicate that UMC-N is a solid company with strong balance sheet, cheap valuation, and organic growth. However, they also note that the semiconductor industry is cyclical, and sales are expected to decline in FY 2023 before recovering. Overall, UMC-N is perceived as a company with potential but also subject to market fluctuations.

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Mixed
Valuation
Fair Value
BUY ON WEAKNESS

Semi-conductor business is best played through "Tier 1" companies. Taiwan Semi/Samsung are the best options. This company is a 2nd or 3rd rate option for investors. Stock price very high. Would wait for share price to fall before investing. Overall a strong sector. 

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UMC is a Taiwanese company, operating as a semiconductor wafer foundry, and is now trading at 11x times' Forward P/E. In the last five years, sales grew around 10% on average, mostly organic growth. The balance sheet is strong, with a net cash of Taiwan NT115B(or around $3.7B). The company has been reinvesting heavily to pursue organic growth, while dividends also grew at an impressive pace over the last few years. However, the semiconductor industry is quite cyclical. Based on consensus estimates, sales are expected to decline by 24% in FY 2023, and then recover to around 12%-15% over the next few years. Overall, solid company, cheap valuation, strong balance sheet, and we like the name. Keep in mind we do not follow international names closely, however. 
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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 08/21, Up 5.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with UMC has triggered its stop at $10. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. We will look for other opportunities.
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(A Top Pick Apr 08/21, Up 17.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with UMC is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $7) to $10 at this time.
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly The semiconductor space saw global chip sales up over 14% last year and there is now a global shortage of supply. UMC is a Taiwan based chip producer and recently released sales were up 14%. It has beat earnings estimates in each of the past three reporting cycles. It trades at 31x earnings, cheap compared to its peers at 68x. It also pays a small dividend. We would buy this with a stop loss at $7, looking achieve $11.50 -- upside potential over 20%. Yield 1.56% (Analysts’ price target is $11.55)
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It's in the sweet spot -- we need these integrated circuits in this current semi shortage.
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United Microelectronics Corporation(UMC-N) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 1

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0

Total Signals / Votes : 1

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