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Mediatek Incorporated (TSEC:2454)

TW0002454006

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Mediatek Incorporated stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 56 (better than 56% compared with investment alternatives), Mediatek Incorporated (Semiconductors, Taiwan) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Mediatek Incorporated are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 23 (worse than 77% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 87) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 52, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 56, is a buy recommendation based on Mediatek Incorporated's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Mediatek Incorporated exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 23), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 87). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 52) 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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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	23
Growth Rank	87
Safety Rank	52
Combined Rank	56

Country	Taiwan
Industry	Semiconductors
Index	Artificial Intelligence, FTSE Taiwan
Size class	XX-Large

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

19-Dec-2024. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Mediatek Incorporated

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	85	45	49	23
GROWTH
GROWTH	82	87	83	87
SAFETY
SAFETY	77	43	55	52
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	32	68	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	59	78	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 19-Dec-2024. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Sep-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Mediatek Incorporated is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	85	45	49	23
GROWTH
GROWTH	82	87	83	87
SAFETY
SAFETY	77	43	55	52
COMBINED
COMBINED	95	69	73	56

Last update of combined financial performance: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Mediatek Incorporated the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 23 (worse than 77% compared with alternatives), Mediatek Incorporated shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Mediatek Incorporated. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 73% of comparable companies, making the stock an attractive buy for dividend investors. However, dividend investors may get disappointed because all other critical financial indicators are below the market median: Price-to-Sales is 21 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 79% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Mediatek Incorporated's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 40 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 60% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 18 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 82% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 23, is a sell recommendation based on Mediatek Incorporated's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Mediatek Incorporated? The company-reported financials speak against it. The company is expensive compared with revenue and invested capital levels, two reliable company size indicators. In addition, it currently has a low level of profits. How can future dividends be paid in the case that profits remain low? Dividend investors should choose Mediatek Incorporated only if they reasonably expect the low current profit levels to be transitory. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is essential in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	57	34	35	21
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	88	45	59	40
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	51	31	33	18
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	96	100	90	73
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	85	45	49	23

Last update of Value Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Mediatek Incorporated; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 87 (better than 87% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Mediatek Incorporated shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four indicators above average for Mediatek Incorporated. Sales Growth has a value of 61, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 61% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 52 and for Capital Growth with 56. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 93, which means they have been higher than 93% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 87, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, Mediatek Incorporated exhibits above-average growth momentum. This could be due to a uniquely strong market position, proprietary technology, or an extensive corporate acquisition strategy. Growth investors will find this an attractive investment opportunity, unless they expect that the current phase is transitory and will deteriorate in the future. The current performance could also be a temporary recovery from a very low point, such as a turn-around situation. In the case of a turn-around, the current performance may or may not be followed by a continuing positive development. 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. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	79	61	67	61
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	25	79	42	52
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	66	76	56
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	67	65	61	93
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	82	87	83	87

Last update of Growth Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Mediatek Incorporated.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 52 (better than 52% compared with alternatives), the company Mediatek Incorporated 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 Mediatek Incorporated 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, with two out of three indicators above average for Mediatek Incorporated. Leverage is at a rank of 68, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 68% of its competitors. Liquidity is also good at a rank of 78, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 78% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the safer side when it comes to debt service. But Refinancing is lower at a rank of 11, which means that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 89% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 52 (better than 52% compared with alternatives), Mediatek Incorporated has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. The refinancing issues could be a short-term problem, especially if the company has reputation issues. Banks and investors don't like to refinance debt if there are clouds on the horizon. For this reason, investors should look at the refinancing environment for Mediatek Incorporated. Does it look safe that debt that is coming due can be covered with new debt? If that is the case, then the financing situation of the company is on the safer side. If not, it may be better to wait until refinancing has been completed and the Refinancing rank is good again. Investors may have a short-term debt challenge with Mediatek Incorporated and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	78	62	72	68
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	10	23	15	11
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	100	49	73	78
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	77	43	55	52

Last update of Safety Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Mediatek Incorporated and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2021	2022	2023	2024
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	81	61	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	26	61	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	16	67	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	43	41	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	32	68	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Mediatek Incorporated.
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