Weltrend Semiconductor Inc
Weltrend Semiconductor, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, plans, designs, tests, develops, and distributes integrated circuit (IC) products in Taiwan, Mainland China, and internationally. The company offers display ICs, including advanced driver assistance system SoC, image processors, display MCU, FPD SoC, USB-C, 3D active shutter glasses ICs and smart projectors; and consumer ICs, such as … Read more
Weltrend Semiconductor Inc (2436) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: NT$3.91 Billion TWD
Based on the latest financial reports, Weltrend Semiconductor Inc (2436) has net assets worth NT$3.91 Billion TWD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (NT$6.04 Billion) and total liabilities (NT$2.13 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | NT$3.91 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 64.77% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.42% |
| 5-Year Change | 24.1% |
| 10-Year Change | 41.97% |
| Growth Volatility | 12.34 |
Weltrend Semiconductor Inc - Net Assets Trend (2000–2024)
This chart illustrates how Weltrend Semiconductor Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Weltrend Semiconductor Inc (2000–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Weltrend Semiconductor Inc from 2000 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | NT$3.96 Billion | -2.42% |
| 2023-12-31 | NT$4.05 Billion | +7.67% |
| 2022-12-31 | NT$3.76 Billion | +2.69% |
| 2021-12-31 | NT$3.67 Billion | +15.02% |
| 2020-12-31 | NT$3.19 Billion | +7.21% |
| 2019-12-31 | NT$2.97 Billion | +2.87% |
| 2018-12-31 | NT$2.89 Billion | -12.27% |
| 2017-12-31 | NT$3.29 Billion | +13.04% |
| 2016-12-31 | NT$2.91 Billion | +4.61% |
| 2015-12-31 | NT$2.79 Billion | -7.28% |
| 2014-12-31 | NT$3.00 Billion | +13.62% |
| 2013-12-31 | NT$2.64 Billion | -3.40% |
| 2012-12-31 | NT$2.74 Billion | +6.19% |
| 2011-12-31 | NT$2.58 Billion | -17.55% |
| 2010-12-31 | NT$3.13 Billion | -0.19% |
| 2009-12-31 | NT$3.13 Billion | +34.25% |
| 2008-12-31 | NT$2.33 Billion | -21.07% |
| 2007-12-31 | NT$2.96 Billion | +17.64% |
| 2006-12-31 | NT$2.51 Billion | +3.04% |
| 2005-12-31 | NT$2.44 Billion | -0.37% |
| 2004-12-31 | NT$2.45 Billion | -18.18% |
| 2003-12-31 | NT$2.99 Billion | +8.96% |
| 2002-12-31 | NT$2.75 Billion | +8.99% |
| 2001-12-31 | NT$2.52 Billion | +13.12% |
| 2000-12-31 | NT$2.23 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Weltrend Semiconductor Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 56.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | NT$974.15 Million | 28.71% |
| Common Stock | NT$1.78 Billion | 52.47% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | NT$578.39 Million | 17.05% |
| Other Components | NT$59.98 Million | 1.77% |
| Total Equity | NT$3.39 Billion | 100.00% |
Weltrend Semiconductor Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Weltrend Semiconductor Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Shenzhen Sunmoon Microelectronics Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688699
|
$339.10 Million |
|
SUNRISE ENERGY META. LTD.
F:4CQA
|
$339.23 Million |
|
TX Group AG
SW:TXGN
|
$339.30 Million |
|
Grupo Nacional Provincial S.A.B
MX:GNP
|
$339.34 Million |
|
EUREKA FORBES LTD
NSE:EUREKAFORB
|
$339.02 Million |
|
Lotte Chilsung Beverage
KO:005300
|
$339.00 Million |
|
NovaBridge Biosciences
NASDAQ:NBP
|
$338.96 Million |
|
Gubra A/S
CO:GUBRA
|
$338.83 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Weltrend Semiconductor Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 3,481,222,000 to 3,392,642,000, a change of -88,580,000 (-2.5%).
- Net income of 275,562,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 212,528,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 127,668,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 4,075,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 205,294,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 177,273,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | NT$275.56 Million | +8.12% |
| Dividends Paid | NT$212.53 Million | -6.26% |
| Share Repurchases | NT$127.67 Million | -3.76% |
| Share Issuances | NT$4.08 Million | +0.12% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | NT$-205.29 Million | -6.05% |
| Other Changes | NT$177.27 Million | +5.23% |
| Total Change | NT$- | -2.54% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Weltrend Semiconductor Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 3.62x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-31 | NT$17.54 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | NT$17.46 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | NT$14.46 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | NT$13.85 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | NT$13.96 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | NT$16.83 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | NT$15.59 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | NT$16.33 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | NT$14.72 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | NT$14.01 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | NT$16.55 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | NT$17.98 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | NT$20.52 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | NT$17.78 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | NT$19.02 | NT$63.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | NT$17.38 | NT$63.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Weltrend Semiconductor Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 8.12%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 8.90%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.52x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.76x
- Recent ROE (8.12%) is below the historical average (8.19%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 25.91% | 33.01% | 0.66x | 1.20x | NT$351.83 Million |
| 2001 | 15.23% | 25.58% | 0.53x | 1.12x | NT$130.33 Million |
| 2002 | 13.62% | 20.41% | 0.59x | 1.14x | NT$98.33 Million |
| 2003 | 13.44% | 20.27% | 0.58x | 1.14x | NT$102.95 Million |
| 2004 | 3.79% | 4.14% | 0.75x | 1.22x | NT$-152.10 Million |
| 2005 | 3.15% | 3.54% | 0.69x | 1.29x | NT$-163.60 Million |
| 2006 | 5.40% | 6.12% | 0.69x | 1.28x | NT$-113.99 Million |
| 2007 | 12.26% | 14.65% | 0.70x | 1.20x | NT$66.14 Million |
| 2008 | 3.82% | 4.05% | 0.84x | 1.12x | NT$-143.58 Million |
| 2009 | 4.37% | 6.54% | 0.58x | 1.16x | NT$-176.10 Million |
| 2010 | 6.35% | 8.71% | 0.63x | 1.16x | NT$-113.89 Million |
| 2011 | 3.00% | 3.69% | 0.70x | 1.16x | NT$-180.12 Million |
| 2012 | 0.74% | 1.03% | 0.62x | 1.16x | NT$-253.13 Million |
| 2013 | 4.82% | 6.94% | 0.59x | 1.19x | NT$-136.82 Million |
| 2014 | 6.96% | 11.12% | 0.54x | 1.16x | NT$-91.25 Million |
| 2015 | 4.38% | 6.84% | 0.53x | 1.21x | NT$-156.36 Million |
| 2016 | 4.87% | 6.92% | 0.56x | 1.26x | NT$-149.18 Million |
| 2017 | 6.85% | 9.46% | 0.56x | 1.29x | NT$-103.64 Million |
| 2018 | 6.11% | 6.88% | 0.67x | 1.33x | NT$-112.18 Million |
| 2019 | 10.97% | 14.02% | 0.61x | 1.28x | NT$28.75 Million |
| 2020 | 10.72% | 13.01% | 0.61x | 1.35x | NT$22.87 Million |
| 2021 | 20.52% | 20.85% | 0.68x | 1.44x | NT$384.97 Million |
| 2022 | 3.42% | 3.73% | 0.48x | 1.90x | NT$-207.47 Million |
| 2023 | 6.01% | 7.25% | 0.49x | 1.68x | NT$-138.88 Million |
| 2024 | 8.12% | 8.90% | 0.52x | 1.76x | NT$-63.70 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Weltrend Semiconductor Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Semiconductors
- Average net assets among peers: $20,387,667,400
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -0.47%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weltrend Semiconductor Inc (2436) | NT$3.91 Billion | 25.91% | 0.54x | $339.10 Million |
| Polylite Taiwan Co Ltd (1813) | $1.02 Billion | 9.68% | 0.11x | $10.90 Million |
| Orient Semiconductor Electronics Ltd (2329) | $5.50 Billion | -2.03% | 2.04x | $836.46 Million |
| Macronix International Co Ltd (2337) | $22.78 Billion | -28.37% | 0.97x | $5.52 Billion |
| Optotech Corp (2340) | $7.12 Billion | 4.72% | 0.60x | $279.36 Million |
| Mosel Vitelic Inc (2342) | $1.29 Billion | -1.88% | 1.06x | $98.63 Million |
| Winbond Electronics Corp (2344) | $78.11 Billion | 0.00% | 0.35x | $10.24 Billion |
| Silicon Integrated Systems Corp (2363) | $18.37 Billion | 0.00% | 0.92x | $603.45 Million |
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp (2379) | $20.64 Billion | 13.14% | 0.11x | $6.64 Billion |
| VIA Technologies Inc (2388) | $15.91 Billion | 0.00% | 0.71x | $369.19 Million |
| Nanya Technology Corp (2408) | $33.14 Billion | 0.00% | 1.31x | $9.33 Billion |