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Chipmos Technologies Inc ADR

IMOSTaiwan Stock Exchange

SectorInformation Technology

IndustrySemiconductors

Beta (adjusted)1.20

Intrinsic Value $19.71median of 5 methods · middle span $10-$22based on filings through 31 Dec 2024

Market Price $72.68Price as of 1 Oct 2026

Significantly overvaluedIntrinsic value is 73% below the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

marker beyond scale (-73%)

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Market Cap $2.5B

Enterprise Value $2.4B

Moat Rating None

Next Earnings Date10 Nov 2026

Last ex-dividend29 Jun 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

ChipMOS Technologies is demonstrating robust top-line momentum, driven by a persistent AI-related demand/supply imbalance and strong demand for high-value memory solutions in data centers. However, near-term profitability remains under pressure due to uneven semiconductor demand, ongoing inventory corrections in consumer segments, and rising cost of goods sold. While the company's diversified OSAT portfolio and strong cash position support its generous dividend distributions, a 'Hold' rating is recommended until operating leverage improves and margins catch up with surging AI revenues.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

The bear case reflects prolonged inventory adjustments in automotive and industrial segments, coupled with intense pricing competition in the OSAT industry. Lower capacity utilization and rising raw material costs compress margins, leading to downward earnings revisions.

Base CaseCentral scenario

The base case assumes that ChipMOS continues to benefit from steady AI and data center memory demand, offsetting softer recovery in consumer electronics. Revenue is expected to grow moderately in the second half of 2026 as inventory corrections run their course, stabilizing operating margins.

Scenarios reflect our research view at the research date.

Key Investment Merits

Strong top-line growth with Q1 2026 revenue up 25.4% YoY, driven by robust AI and data center memory demand.
Solid financial position with NT$12,386.9 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026, supporting consistent cash dividend distributions.
Diversified service portfolio across memory, mixed-signal, and LCD driver semiconductors, providing a buffer against cyclical swings.

Key Investment Risks

Compressed near-term profitability, as evidenced by the Q1 2026 EPS of NT$0.72 missing consensus estimates.
Sensitivity to cyclical demand fluctuations and inventory replenishment cycles in end markets like consumer electronics and automotive.
Rising cost of goods sold and potential underutilization of expanded footprint capacity if demand recovery is uneven.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

A sharp decline in AI-related memory demand or a sudden resolution of the current demand/supply imbalance.
Significant deterioration of gross margins below historical averages due to pricing pressures or rising raw material costs.
A reduction or suspension of the company's cash dividend distribution.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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