Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist, Objective Analysis

Jim Handy

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist

Objective Analysis

Objective Analysis offers third-party independent market research and data for the semiconductor industry and investors in the semiconductor industry.

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>October semiconductor revenues have been released setting a new record</li>
<li>The semiconductor market, whose revenues have been following a trend since 1996, are currently well above that trend</li>
<li>The ingredients for a collapse are not developing.  The current trend seems destined to continue for at least another couple of quarters, but probably longer.</li>
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October semiconductor revenues have been released setting a new record
The semiconductor market, whose revenues have been following a trend since 1996, are currently well above that trend
The ingredients for a collapse are not developing.  The current trend seems destined to continue for at least another couple of quarters, but probably longer.


October Semi Revenues Released: Even Farther Above Trend

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<li>WSTS released a forecast for 26% growth in 2021 and 9% in 2022 </li>
<li>Prior WSTS forecasts have been overheated in up years and too modest in down years</li>
<li>If today's demand bubble continues, sub-10% 2022 growth is likely.  Otherwise, there could be a collapse.</li>
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WSTS released a forecast for 26% growth in 2021 and 9% in 2022 
Prior WSTS forecasts have been overheated in up years and too modest in down years
If today's demand bubble continues, sub-10% 2022 growth is likely.  Otherwise, there could be a collapse.


WSTS Semi Forecast Very Bullish for 2021-22, but Is It Realistic?

Global Emerging Market Equities, Propitious Research

Wium Malan, CFA

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Independent, Fundamental Quantitative Research

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mediatek-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:772:1" rel="noopener">Mediatek Inc (2454 TT)</a> is now the world’s largest smartphone AP SoC maker after consistent market share gains over the past 2 years.</li>
<li>Revenue growth should be supported by entry into the flagship mobile phone segment whilst margins should be underpinned by higher ASPs and product mix optimisation.</li>
<li>Attractive 6.4% forward dividend yield, with low risk of a negative surprise given its net cash balance sheet, a relatively low implied pay-out ratio, and muted earnings growth expectations.</li>
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Mediatek Inc (2454 TT) is now the world’s largest smartphone AP SoC maker after consistent market share gains over the past 2 years.
Revenue growth should be supported by entry into the flagship mobile phone segment whilst margins should be underpinned by higher ASPs and product mix optimisation.
Attractive 6.4% forward dividend yield, with low risk of a negative surprise given its net cash balance sheet, a relatively low implied pay-out ratio, and muted earnings growth expectations.


2022 High Conviction: MediaTek, High Dividend Yield, Solid Fundamental Outlook, Strong Balance Sheet

<p>In its most recent earnings call Qualcomm posted record revenues in both its chip and licensing centers.  Management also expects for the current quarter's revenues to break records.  This Smartkarma Insight reviews the company's structure to understand its success.</p>

In its most recent earnings call Qualcomm posted record revenues in both its chip and licensing centers.  Management also expects for the current quarter's revenues to break records.  This Smartkarma Insight reviews the company's structure to understand its success.

Qualcomm Turns the Crank on the Money Machine

<p>The September semiconductor revenues are in, bringing the third quarter to a close.  Both the month and the quarter reached all-time highs.  Although today's boom shows no sign of ending, there is ample precedent to tell us what will occur once supply catches up with demand.  This Insight explores the current market and the likely outcome.</p>

The September semiconductor revenues are in, bringing the third quarter to a close.  Both the month and the quarter reached all-time highs.  Although today's boom shows no sign of ending, there is ample precedent to tell us what will occur once supply catches up with demand.  This Insight explores the current market and the likely outcome.

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QUALCOMM, Inc . manufactures digital wireless communications equipment.  The Company licenses its code division multiple access (CDMA) and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing access intellectual property to other companies, and produces CDMA-based integrated circuits; and produces equipment and software used to track workers and assets; and software for wireless content enablement.

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WSTS Semi Forecast Very Bullish for 2021-22, but Is It Realistic?

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Semiconductors Continue Full Speed Ahead

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