QM · rank #12 · 2026-10-27
UMC
NYSE · $47.37B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +222.41% |
|---|---|
| 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. | $47.37B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-09-25 | $24.31 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-26 | $7.54 |
The AI research card
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Summary
UMC is a global pure-play foundry in mature/specialty semiconductors, with improving 22/28nm mix, rising utilization, and early silicon-photonics production scaling from Singapore.
Rationale
The name fits quality_momentum because 12-month momentum is strong and fundamentals are improving, with 21%+ ROE, 33% profit margin, and Q2/Q3 guide points showing higher utilization, firmer ASPs, and mid-30% margin potential.
Material risks
- 1Mature-node overcapacity and subsidized Chinese capacity could commoditize UMC’s core wafers and pressure pricing/margins, undermining the quality leg of the trade.
- 2Customer concentration and limited long-term revenue visibility leave UMC exposed if key programs are delayed or dual-sourced, despite the recent demand strength.
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