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United Microelectronics (UMC)

United Microelectronics (UMC) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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12/05/2025: UMC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

6 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $6.47

1 Year Target Price $6.47

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$6.47 Target price
52w Low $5.28
Current$8.02
52w High $8.13

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -36.39%
Avg. Invested days 34
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 20.14B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.85
1Y Target Price 6.47
Price to earnings Ratio 14.85
1Y Target Price 6.47
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 0.94
52 Weeks Range 5.28 - 8.13
Updated Date 12/6/2025
52 Weeks Range 5.28 - 8.13
Updated Date 12/6/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 6.03%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.54

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin 17.01%
Operating Margin (TTM) 18.7%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.82%
Return on Equity (TTM) 10.96%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.85
Forward PE 12.74
Enterprise Value 17850694361
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09
Enterprise Value 17850694361
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.37
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.37
Shares Outstanding 2511055669
Shares Floating 11684870250
Shares Outstanding 2511055669
Shares Floating 11684870250
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 5.54

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United Microelectronics

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) was founded in 1980 as Taiwan's first semiconductor company. Initially spun off from the government-backed Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), UMC pioneered the foundry business model, focusing solely on manufacturing chips for other companies. Over the years, UMC has expanded its manufacturing capabilities and global footprint, becoming a leading player in the semiconductor foundry industry.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Semiconductor Foundry: UMC's core business is providing semiconductor manufacturing services to fabless design houses. This includes fabricating integrated circuits based on customer designs using advanced process technologies.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The CEO is Jason Wang. UMC operates under a board of directors. Its organizational structure includes divisions for manufacturing, research and development, sales, and marketing.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • 28nm Process Technology: UMC's 28nm process technology is a key offering used for a variety of applications, including smartphones, networking, and consumer electronics. Competitors include TSMC, Samsung, and GlobalFoundries. Market share data specific to UMC's 28nm is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but it is a significant revenue driver. Revenue is based on customer orders and capacity allocated to 28nm production.
  • 40nm Process Technology: UMC's 40nm process technology is used for applications such as display drivers and power management ICs. Competitors include TSMC, SMIC, and GlobalFoundries. Market share data specific to UMC's 40nm is not public.
  • Embedded High Voltage: UMC's Embedded High Voltage solutions are for display driver ICs and PMICs. Competing foundries also offer this service

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The semiconductor foundry industry is characterized by high capital expenditure, technological innovation, and cyclical demand. It is driven by the increasing demand for chips in various applications, including computing, communications, consumer electronics, and automotive.

Positioning

UMC is a major player in the pure-play foundry market, focusing on providing cost-effective manufacturing solutions. Its competitive advantages include its established customer base, manufacturing expertise, and focus on mature process technologies.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global semiconductor foundry market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. UMC is positioned to capture a significant share of this market by focusing on specific process technologies and applications.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established customer base
  • Strong manufacturing expertise
  • Focus on mature process technologies
  • Cost-effective solutions
  • Global presence

Weaknesses

  • Lagging behind TSMC in leading-edge technology
  • Lower R&D spending compared to TSMC
  • Cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry
  • Dependence on key customers

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for chips in automotive, IoT, and industrial applications
  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Developing partnerships with fabless design houses
  • Increasing outsourcing of semiconductor manufacturing

Threats

  • Intense competition from TSMC, Samsung, and GlobalFoundries
  • Technological disruptions
  • Economic downturns
  • Geopolitical risks
  • Supply Chain Disruption

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • TSM
  • GF
  • SMCI
  • INTC

Competitive Landscape

UMC is a well-established foundry player but is smaller than TSMC. UMC focuses on more mature process technologies, allowing it to maintain profitability despite not being at the leading edge. Its cost-effectiveness and reliability are key advantages.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Requires financial data to assess the historical growth rates of UMC's revenue, net income, and other key metrics.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates and forward looking statements are needed to provide projections.

Recent Initiatives: Expansion of capacity, investment into new equipment, process development

Summary

UMC is a stable player in the semiconductor foundry market, focusing on mature technologies and cost-effective solutions. While it lags behind TSMC in leading-edge technology, UMC benefits from a diversified customer base and strong manufacturing expertise. Its future growth depends on capitalizing on opportunities in emerging markets and managing competition effectively.

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About United Microelectronics

Exchange NYSE
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IPO Launch date 2000-09-19
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Sector Technology
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United Microelectronics Corporation operates as a semiconductor wafer foundry in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells integrated circuits. It offers backend and design support services for mobile and wireless communications, IoT and wearables, computing and data processing, and automotive markets. The company also provides venture capital and marketing support; consulting and advisory; energy technical; solar engineering integrated design; research and development services; and insurance services. United Microelectronics Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.