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United Microelectronics (UMC)

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$6.89
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/14/2025: UMC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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6 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $7.05

1 Year Target Price $7.05

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$7.05 Target price
52w Low $5.28
Current$6.89
52w High $8.43

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -34.47%
Avg. Invested days 37
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 17.30B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.3
1Y Target Price 7.05
Price to earnings Ratio 12.3
1Y Target Price 7.05
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 1.03
52 Weeks Range 5.28 - 8.43
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 5.28 - 8.43
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 7.01%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.56

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-07-29
When Before Market
Estimate 0.136
Actual 0.1196

Profitability

Profit Margin 16.7%
Operating Margin (TTM) 18.41%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.13%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.4%

Valuation

Trailing PE 12.3
Forward PE 12.09
Enterprise Value 15266958985
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.07
Enterprise Value 15266958985
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.07
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.93
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.41
Shares Outstanding 2511269888
Shares Floating 11681651530
Shares Outstanding 2511269888
Shares Floating 11681651530
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 6.45

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United Microelectronics

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) was founded in 1980 in Taiwan as Taiwan's first semiconductor company. Initially spun off from the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), UMC pioneered the pure-play foundry model, focusing solely on manufacturing chips designed by others. Over the years, UMC has grown into a leading global foundry, expanding its technology offerings and manufacturing capacity.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Semiconductor Manufacturing: UMC's core business is providing semiconductor manufacturing services. This includes producing chips based on customer designs using various process technologies (e.g., 28nm, 40nm, 65nm) on 8-inch and 12-inch wafers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

UMC is led by a board of directors and a management team. The company has a hierarchical organizational structure with various business units focused on technology development, manufacturing operations, sales, and marketing.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • 28nm Technology: UMC's 28nm process technology is a key offering, used in various applications, including smartphones, consumer electronics, and automotive. Market share data is proprietary but estimated to be significant within the foundry market for this node. Competitors include TSMC, Samsung Foundry, and GlobalFoundries.
  • 40nm Technology: UMC's 40nm process technology is another important offering, catering to applications where cost and power efficiency are crucial. Market share is smaller than 28nm but still significant. Competitors include TSMC, Samsung Foundry, and GlobalFoundries.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The semiconductor foundry industry is characterized by high capital expenditure, rapid technological advancements, and intense competition. Demand is driven by the growing need for chips in various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, and communication.

Positioning

UMC is positioned as a leading pure-play foundry, offering a range of process technologies and manufacturing services. Its competitive advantage lies in its established manufacturing capabilities, customer relationships, and cost-effectiveness.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

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

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Strengths

  • Established manufacturing capabilities
  • Strong customer relationships
  • Cost-effective solutions
  • Pure-play foundry model

Weaknesses

  • Smaller scale compared to TSMC
  • Limited advanced process technology compared to TSMC and Samsung
  • Geographic concentration in Asia

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for chips in various sectors
  • Expanding into new markets
  • Developing new process technologies
  • Benefiting from government incentives

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Technological disruptions
  • Economic downturns
  • Geopolitical risks

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • TSM
  • GF
  • SMCI

Competitive Landscape

UMC is smaller compared to TSM but holds its own in the mature process technology market. GF also is smaller but has focused strategies in place for the automotive market. All face competition from Samsung.

Major Acquisitions

Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited (MIFS)

  • Year: 2019
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions):
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanding capacity and strengthening 300mm manufacturing capabilities.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: UMC has experienced growth over the years, driven by increasing demand for its manufacturing services.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued growth for UMC, driven by demand in areas like 5G, AI, and automotive.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding manufacturing capacity, developing new process technologies, and strengthening customer relationships.

Summary

UMC is a solid player in the semiconductor foundry market, particularly known for its mature technology nodes. While smaller than TSMC, it has strong customer relationships and cost-effective solutions. Future success depends on adapting to technology advancements and expanding into growth markets. It must watch out for competition and geopolitical issues.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q)
  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Estimates
  • Company Website
  • Press Releases

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on available information and is subject to change. It is not financial advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary depending on the source. Financial metrics are generalized and need to be replaced with current data from UMC.

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About United Microelectronics

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IPO Launch date 2000-09-19
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Sector Technology
Industry Semiconductors
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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.