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United Microelectronics Corp. ADR (UMC) Quality Score

UMC
Quality42

Growth is the primary weakness (avg 0/100). Valuation is the relative bright spot.

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
90/100
18.5x

Under 20x, reasonable relative to earnings

Cash Flow Multiple
60/100
25.5x

25–30x, paying up for cash generation

Revenue Growth
0/100
-2.6%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Cash Flow Growth
0/100
-1.5%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
100/100
-4.6%

Shrinking >2%, active buybacks

Margin Trend
0/100
-17.1pp

Contracted >2pp, margin pressure

Capital Structure
100/100
-TWD 68.58B

Net cash position, no leverage concern

2022
TWD 178.60B
TWD 45.61B
2023
TWD 144.88B
TWD 64.16B
2024
TWD 120.33B
TWD 73.58B
2025
TWD 128.37B
TWD 59.78B
Return on Capital
40/100
8.3%

8–10%, clearing the bar

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United Microelectronics Corp. ADR (UMC) quality: score, margins and returns

United Microelectronics Corp. ADR (UMC) scores 42/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a mixed business), a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 20.1% operating margins and 8.3% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is United Microelectronics Corp. ADR (UMC) a high-quality business?+

United Microelectronics Corp. ADR scores 42 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a mixed business on these measures. Recent figures include a 20.1% operating margin and a 8.3% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does United Microelectronics Corp. ADR's quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from UMC's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where United Microelectronics Corp. ADR scores well and where it falls behind.

What is United Microelectronics Corp. ADR's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+

United Microelectronics Corp. ADR earns about 8.3% on its invested capital, which is modest. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to UMC's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.

How profitable is United Microelectronics Corp. ADR?+

United Microelectronics Corp. ADR runs an operating margin of about 20.1% and a net margin of about 32.7%. Revenue has grown at roughly 2.8% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.

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