ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (IMOS) Financial Ratios
14 years of historical data (2011–2024) · Technology · Semiconductors
EV/EBITDA
↓
10.56
↑+1757% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.57
30Y Low0.1·High1.1
P/FCF
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75.42
↑+14126% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.53
30Y Low0.1·High1.9
P/B Ratio
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2.74
↑+6827% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.04
30Y Low0.0·High1.3
ROE
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5.8%
↑-60% vs avg
5yr avg: 14.4%
30Y Low3%·High27%
Debt/EBITDA
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2.47
↑+39% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.78
30Y Low0.1·High2.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
IMOS Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. trades at 48.3x earnings, 12661% above its 5-year average of 0.4x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 27.7x, the stock trades at a premium of 74%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 75.4x P/FCF, 14126% above the 5-year average of 0.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.1B | $691M | $1000M | $796M | $1.3B | $897M | $833M | $685M | $649M | $612M | $747M |
| Enterprise Value | $2.1B | $628M | $4.6B | $5.8B | $6.4B | $5.4B | $1.0B | $5.8B | $3.3B | $3.8B | $-1694839830 |
| P/E Ratio → | 48.29 | 0.49 | 0.53 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.38 | 6.65 | 0.62 | 0.27 | 0.36 | 0.35 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.86 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.74 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 1.27 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| P/FCF | 75.42 | 0.80 | 0.28 | 0.20 | 0.91 | 0.45 | — | — | 1.90 | — | 0.66 |
| P/OCF | 10.91 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 4.16 | 0.17 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.13 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
IMOS EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 10.6x EBITDA, 1757% above its 5-year average of 0.6x. The Technology sector median is 17.5x, placing the stock at a 39% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.03 | 0.22 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.05 | 0.32 | 0.18 | 0.21 | -0.09 |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.56 | 0.10 | 0.69 | 0.73 | 0.63 | 0.70 | 0.16 | 1.07 | 0.63 | 0.73 | -0.30 |
| EV / EBIT | 50.83 | 0.33 | 1.82 | 1.39 | 1.04 | 1.72 | 0.31 | 3.02 | 1.89 | 2.08 | -0.57 |
| EV / FCF | — | 0.73 | 1.31 | 1.48 | 4.45 | 2.72 | — | — | 9.52 | — | -1.49 |
IMOS Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. earns an operating margin of 5.6%. Operating margins have compressed from 13.7% to 5.6% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 5.8% is modest. ROIC of 3.6% represents below-average returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 13.0% | 13.0% | 16.6% | 20.9% | 26.5% | 21.9% | 19.3% | 18.6% | 18.0% | 19.8% | 20.6% |
| Operating Margin | 5.6% | 5.6% | 8.9% | 13.7% | 20.3% | 15.5% | 12.1% | 11.4% | 12.5% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.2% | 14.6% | 18.0% | 10.3% | 12.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 9.3% | 10.7% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 5.8% | 5.8% | 8.0% | 14.1% | 22.0% | 22.3% | 26.8% | 7.3% | 17.5% | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| ROA | 3.1% | 3.1% | 4.3% | 7.9% | 12.7% | 13.1% | 14.6% | 4.0% | 9.4% | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| ROIC | 3.6% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 15.3% | 20.6% | 15.3% | 7.1% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 12.4% |
| ROCE | 3.4% | 3.4% | 4.9% | 8.7% | 17.3% | 23.5% | 17.0% | 7.7% | 8.4% | 7.7% | 10.3% |
IMOS Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.5x, which is manageable (15% below the sector average of 2.9x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $15.2B exceeds total debt of $15.2B, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 4.6x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.60 | 0.46 | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.66 | 0.40 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.47 | 2.47 | 2.39 | 1.87 | 1.08 | 1.11 | 0.05 | 1.79 | 2.07 | 2.06 | 1.36 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.00 | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 0.14 | 0.20 | -0.13 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.01 | -0.01 | 0.54 | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.03 | 0.94 | 0.51 | 0.62 | -0.43 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.07 | 1.03 | 1.27 | 3.54 | 2.27 | — | — | 7.62 | — | -2.15 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.57 | 4.57 | 7.16 | 22.58 | 42.40 | 612.39 | 421.37 | 11.04 | 10.31 | 13.83 | 20.92 |
Net cash position: cash ($15.2B) exceeds total debt ($15.2B)
IMOS Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.'s current ratio of 2.71x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 2.40x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 2.83x to 2.71x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | 2.71 | 3.42 | 2.83 | 1.96 | 2.16 | 2.40 | 2.29 | 2.13 | 3.62 | 2.70 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.40 | 2.40 | 3.07 | 2.33 | 1.53 | 1.79 | 2.04 | 1.95 | 1.84 | 3.22 | 2.42 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.69 | 1.56 | 0.85 | 0.76 | 0.99 | 0.93 | 1.20 | 1.63 | 1.72 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.52 | 0.64 | 0.66 | 17.77 | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.59 | 0.64 |
| Inventory Turnover | 7.33 | 7.33 | 6.93 | 5.80 | 6.28 | 8.55 | 278.32 | 8.46 | 7.62 | 7.85 | 9.46 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 88.22 | 98.36 | 75.97 | 64.88 | 92.08 | 3.03 | 103.75 | 85.08 | 83.32 | 72.31 |
IMOS Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. returns 1.9% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio of 90.9% is elevated — while still covered by earnings, there is limited headroom for dividend increases. The earnings yield of 2.1% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37.5% | 39.6% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 90.9% | 90.9% | 85.0% | 90.9% | 32.4% | 55.0% | 34.8% | 19.4% | 8.5% | 105.0% | 39.4% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.1% | 205.0% | 189.6% | 423.7% | 378.6% | 265.3% | 15.0% | 161.5% | 366.0% | 279.2% | 284.8% |
| FCF Yield | 1.3% | 124.4% | 353.4% | 492.3% | 110.2% | 220.6% | — | — | 52.7% | — | 152.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.9% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37.5% | 39.6% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $37M | $37M | $37M | $37M | $37M | $37M | $41M | $37M | $43M | $38M |
Peer Comparison
Compare IMOS with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 IMOSYou | $2B | 48.3 | 10.6 | 75.4 | 13.0% | 5.6% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.5 |
 ASX | $73B | 56.6 | 20.7 | — | 17.7% | 7.9% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 2.2 |
 AMKR | $18B | 48.2 | 16.3 | 93.8 | 14.0% | 7.0% | 8.6% | 7.6% | 1.4 |
 ONTO | $14B | 98.6 | 68.8 | 45.5 | 49.7% | 13.2% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 0.1 |
 ICHR | $2B | -46.3 | — | — | 9.3% | -4.1% | -7.7% | -3.9% | — |
 COHU | $2B | -29.9 | — | 207.8 | 34.5% | -13.3% | -9.0% | -5.7% | — |
 ACLS | $5B | 41.8 | 34.9 | 45.6 | 44.9% | 14.2% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 0.3 |
 FORM | $11B | 209.7 | 100.9 | 960.7 | 39.1% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 0.4 |
 TSM | $2.1T | 38.8 | 24.7 | 61.4 | 59.9% | 50.8% | 35.7% | 42.7% | 0.4 |
 INTC | $550B | -1861.1 | 49.9 | — | 34.8% | -0.0% | -0.2% | -0.0% | 4.0 |
 MU | $729B | 85.2 | 40.3 | 437.2 | 39.8% | 26.4% | 17.2% | 13.2% | 0.8 |
| Technology Median | — | 27.7 | 17.5 | 19.2 | 48.5% | -0.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IMOS stock.
What is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.'s P/E ratio?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 48.3x. The historical average is 3.2x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 10.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 0.6x.
What is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.'s ROE?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 5.8%. The historical average is 13.4%.
Is IMOS stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. is trading at a P/E of 48.3x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.'s dividend yield?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.91% with a payout ratio of 90.9%.
What are ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.'s profit margins?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. has 13.0% gross margin and 5.6% operating margin.
How much debt does ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. have?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.5x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.