D/G - F/X headwinds may persist longer than previously anticipated
​Although GWC remains one of the best MEMS/sensor and automotive semiconductor proxies in Taiwan, given its high exposure to some of the global leading players, the strengthening JPY has clearly put pressure on its operations, and the trend is probably unlikely to reverse anytime soon. As such, we are taking a more conservative approach on our earnings forecasts, which results in a lower TP/rating. Meanwhile, any potential acquisition of its global wafer peers could be a smart way to expand its economies of scale, but even if this happens, an integration process will take probably at least 9-12 months. We downgrade our rating to HOLD, and lower our TP to NT$76.
GlobalWafers.Co.,Ltd is a Taiwan company principally engaged in the design, research, development, manufacture and sales of semiconductor rods and wafers. The Company's main products include semiconductor ingot products, semiconductor chip products and other products. The Company distributes its products in domestic market and to overseas markets, such as the rest areas of Asia and the Americas.
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