QM · rank #14 · 2026-10-23
UMC
NYSE · $52.47B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +234.87% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +21.3% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +33.3% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required. | $52.47B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-09-23 | $24.68 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-23 | $7.37 |
The AI research card
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Summary
United Microelectronics is a global pure-play semiconductor foundry specializing in mature and specialty manufacturing nodes, with record revenue in 22/28nm processes and expanding capacity in AI silicon photonics.
Rationale
The quality-momentum signal is validated by high underlying profitability (21.3% ROE, 33.3% profit margin) paired with sequential operational acceleration toward Q3 guidance of >90% fab utilization.
Material risks
- 1Aggressive capacity expansion by government-subsidized Chinese foundries could commoditize mature nodes and force price cuts that degrade gross margins.
- 2Cross-strait geopolitical friction and tightening trade export rules could disrupt equipment access, customer allocations, or fab operations in Taiwan.
AI verdict council
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