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FocalTech Systems (TSEC:3545)
TW0003545000
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FocalTech Systems stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 57 (better than 57% compared with investment alternatives), FocalTech Systems (Semiconductors, Taiwan) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of FocalTech Systems are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 35 (worse than 65% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 61) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 63, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 57, is a buy recommendation based on FocalTech Systems's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company FocalTech Systems exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 35), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 61). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 63) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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360° Viewnew| Country | Taiwan |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Index | FTSE Taiwan |
| Size class | Medium |
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Research History: FocalTech Systems
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 91 |
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59 |
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25 |
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35 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 98 |
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93 |
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79 |
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61 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 95 |
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91 |
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17 |
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63 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | n/a |
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30 |
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26 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | n/a |
|
87 |
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22 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 57 (better than 57% compared with investment alternatives), FocalTech Systems (Semiconductors, Taiwan) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of FocalTech Systems are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 35 (worse than 65% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 61) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 63, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 57, is a buy recommendation based on FocalTech Systems's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company FocalTech Systems exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 35), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 61). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 63) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 91 |
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59 |
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25 |
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35 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 98 |
|
93 |
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79 |
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61 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 95 |
|
91 |
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17 |
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63 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 100 |
|
99 |
|
29 |
|
57 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 35 (worse than 65% compared with alternatives), FocalTech Systems shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half the indicators are below and half above average for FocalTech Systems. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 70, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 70% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning FocalTech Systems's revenue size. The same is valid for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio), which is more favorable than for 52% of alternatives (48% of peers have a higher ratio). But expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 33 are lower than average (dividends are expected to be lower than 67% of other stocks) while the Price to Profit ratio (or Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio) is higher than average with a Price-to-Profit Rank of 17, making the stock more expensive compared with the company's expected profit levels. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 35, is a hold recommendation based on FocalTech Systems's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Low profits and low dividends as seen here for FocalTech Systems may indicate a restructuring phase. This could be transitory, making the company a good value when profits recover and dividends return to higher levels. If the stock price is compared with the size indicators for revenue and invested capital, it is on the lower side, making this stock a good value investment (apart from current profit and dividend expectations). We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 77 |
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69 |
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70 |
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70 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 98 |
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97 |
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13 |
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17 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 63 |
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58 |
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51 |
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52 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 92 |
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9 |
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15 |
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33 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 91 |
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59 |
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25 |
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35 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 61 (better than 61% compared with alternatives), FocalTech Systems shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half of the indicators are below and half above average for FocalTech Systems. Profit Growth, with a rank of 66 (better than 66% of its competitors), and Capital Growth, with a rank of 100, are both positive, which is a healthy sign for positive development. But Sales Growth has only a rank of 25, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 75% of its competitors, and Stock Returns are at a rank of 33. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 61, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Stock returns that are a thing of the past can be less of a problem. Below-average revenue growth may be caused by divestments of underperforming businesses. If that is the case, then the positive developments of profit and capital growth are signs of a company with growth potential. If these are the reasons, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is mixed here. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 85 |
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13 |
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11 |
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25 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 6 |
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93 |
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98 |
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66 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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98 |
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47 |
|
100 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 100 |
|
81 |
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83 |
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33 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 98 |
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93 |
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79 |
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61 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 63 (better than 63% compared with alternatives), the company FocalTech Systems has financing practices on the safer side, which mean that their overall debt burden is lower than average. This doesn't mean that the business of FocalTech Systems is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators where two out of three are above average for FocalTech Systems.Leverage is at 52, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 52% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 87, meaning that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 87% of its competitors. Liquidity is at 29, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 71% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the riskier side regarding debt service. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 63 (better than 63% compared with alternatives), FocalTech Systems has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. Low leverage and low refinancing risk mean a safer financing situation. However, low liquidity means that current company cash flows are low in relation to the level of debt. This is a sign of caution in case it is expected for profits to remain low. Investors should compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before deciding. They may also want to investigate why cash flows are expected to be low, making debt service for FocalTech Systems more challenging. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 92 |
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68 |
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28 |
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52 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 39 |
|
75 |
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73 |
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87 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 93 |
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85 |
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1 |
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29 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 95 |
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91 |
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17 |
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63 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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15 |
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41 |
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new |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
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50 |
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50 |
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new |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
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50 |
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35 |
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new |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | n/a |
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51 |
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19 |
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new |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
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30 |
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26 |
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new |
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