Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

20 years of experience researching capital markets in Asia and the USA.

Managing Director, Zero One

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United Microelectronics Corp / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>UMC reported 2Q23E results with revenue falling 20% YoY and EPS down 30% YoY. Results were higher than consensus but forward guidance was worrisome in our view.</li>
<li>We are concerned by UMC’s high exposure to more mature technology nodes, limited exposure to AI, and vulnerability to China competition forced to focus on non-leading edge technology nodes.</li>
<li>We rate the stock Underperform with a target price of $36 which implies a 2023E PER of 10x.</li>
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UMC reported 2Q23E results with revenue falling 20% YoY and EPS down 30% YoY. Results were higher than consensus but forward guidance was worrisome in our view.
We are concerned by UMC’s high exposure to more mature technology nodes, limited exposure to AI, and vulnerability to China competition forced to focus on non-leading edge technology nodes.
We rate the stock Underperform with a target price of $36 which implies a 2023E PER of 10x.


United Microelectronics: Underperform; Exposed to China Competition Avoiding Tech Restrictions