Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 48.3x · EV/EBITDA 19.0x · ROE 10.8%. (1999–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $63.4B | $19.6B | $16.4B | $21.3B | $16.6B | $29.2B | $21.0B | $7.1B | $4.8B | $6.3B | $4.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $61.8B | $-31251960000 | $-18140444760 | $-47049744268 | $-111618281146 | $-56647778880 | $-4627790438 | $-22498762176 | $1.3B | $3.4B | $28.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | 48.28 | 0.47 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.19 | 0.52 | 0.72 | 0.82 | 0.60 | 0.65 | 0.52 |
| P/S Ratio | 8.47 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.06 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.30 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| P/FCF | 38.38 | 0.37 | 6.44 | — | 0.26 | 0.72 | 0.56 | 0.20 | 0.16 | 0.91 | — |
| P/OCF | 20.03 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 0.25 | 0.11 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | -0.13 | -0.08 | -0.21 | -0.40 | -0.27 | -0.03 | -0.15 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.19 |
| EV / EBITDA | 19.05 | -0.30 | -0.19 | -0.48 | -0.75 | -0.57 | -0.07 | -0.41 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 0.49 |
| EV / EBIT | 44.90 | -0.63 | -0.35 | -0.72 | -1.02 | -0.94 | -0.19 | -2.91 | 0.22 | 0.34 | 4.40 |
| EV / FCF | — | -0.60 | -7.13 | — | -1.77 | -1.40 | -0.12 | -0.63 | 0.04 | 0.49 | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 29.0% | 29.0% | 32.6% | 34.9% | 45.1% | 33.8% | 22.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% | 18.1% | 20.5% |
| Operating Margin | 18.4% | 18.4% | 22.2% | 26.0% | 37.4% | 24.3% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 17.0% | 17.0% | 20.3% | 26.8% | 32.1% | 24.1% | 12.9% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 10.8% | 10.8% | 13.3% | 17.9% | 30.5% | 20.5% | 10.3% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| ROA | 7.1% | 7.1% | 8.5% | 11.1% | 18.3% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| ROIC | 9.9% | 9.9% | 12.8% | 18.5% | 41.9% | 19.9% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| ROCE | 9.0% | 9.0% | 11.1% | 13.5% | 27.6% | 16.1% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.38 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.72 | 0.65 | 0.31 | 0.47 | 0.97 | 1.21 | 1.39 | 1.32 | 1.40 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.13 | -0.09 | -0.20 | -0.40 | -0.32 | -0.11 | -0.14 | -0.02 | -0.01 | 0.11 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.49 | -0.49 | -0.35 | -0.70 | -0.87 | -0.87 | -0.36 | -0.54 | -0.06 | -0.05 | 0.41 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.97 | -13.58 | — | -2.04 | -2.12 | -0.69 | -0.82 | -0.11 | -0.42 | — |
| Interest Coverage | 32.45 | 32.45 | 30.70 | 44.49 | 61.51 | 32.31 | 12.25 | 2.64 | 2.06 | 4.16 | 5.16 |
Net cash position: cash ($110.7B) exceeds total debt ($59.8B)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.34 | 2.34 | 2.45 | 2.19 | 2.24 | 2.15 | 2.10 | 2.11 | 2.83 | 1.57 | 1.52 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.91 | 1.91 | 1.99 | 1.83 | 1.97 | 1.94 | 1.81 | 1.82 | 2.46 | 1.36 | 1.28 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.49 | 1.46 | 1.59 | 1.58 | 1.40 | 1.36 | 1.69 | 0.93 | 0.80 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.53 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.38 | 0.38 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.53 | 4.53 | 4.38 | 4.05 | 4.92 | 6.13 | 6.11 | 5.84 | 7.05 | 6.69 | 6.91 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 53.01 | 56.10 | 54.39 | 51.33 | 62.32 | 60.35 | 64.08 | 59.60 | 55.40 | 59.25 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 68.2% | 46.4% | 97.9% | 100.0% | 96.2% | 100.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 89.1% | 89.1% | 79.6% | 75.4% | 41.8% | 38.8% | 42.7% | 84.7% | 111.5% | 63.4% | 80.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.1% | 212.5% | 288.1% | 285.5% | 526.0% | 191.5% | 139.4% | 121.3% | 167.6% | 154.8% | 191.4% |
| FCF Yield | 2.6% | 267.0% | 15.5% | — | 379.7% | 138.6% | 177.8% | 509.1% | 642.1% | 109.6% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.0% | 42.1% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 51.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.8% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 68.2% | 54.4% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 96.2% | 100.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.6B | $2.7B | $2.7B | $2.7B |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UMC stock.
United Microelectronics Corporation's current P/E ratio is 48.3x. The historical average is 0.7x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
United Microelectronics Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 19.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 0.1x.
United Microelectronics Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 10.8%. The historical average is 8.4%.
Based on historical data, United Microelectronics Corporation 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.
United Microelectronics Corporation's current dividend yield is 1.79% with a payout ratio of 89.1%.
United Microelectronics Corporation has 29.0% gross margin and 18.4% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
United Microelectronics Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.6x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Mature-node oversupply risk
Margin Resilience Amid Cyclical Pressure
Gross margin improved to 32.5% in 2026Q2 from 29.2% in 2026Q1, according to reported financials, suggesting UMC's specialty mix supports pricing power despite decelerating revenue growth of 2.3% YoY.
The sequential gross margin expansion of 330 basis points, while revenue growth slowed, indicates that UMC is benefiting from a richer product mix and cost absorption. However, the net margin of 61.5% in 2026Q2 is clearly distorted by non-operating items, as operating margin was only 21.6%, so investors should focus on gross and operating margins as the true earnings power indicators. The sustainability of these margins is questionable given the looming mature-node capacity additions from Chinese competitors, which could trigger price competition.
ROIC Stagnation Masks Strategic Shift
ROIC has hovered around 2.2% to 3.3% over the past ten quarters, per financial statements, indicating that UMC's capital efficiency is not improving despite its pivot to specialty nodes and lower capex intensity.
Despite a deliberate reduction in capital expenditure intensity to 12.8% of revenue in 2026Q2 from a peak of 52.2% in 2024Q1, ROIC remains flat, suggesting that the incremental returns on new investments are not yet materializing. The company's asset turnover is extremely low at 0.11, reflecting the heavy asset base of a foundry, but the stable ROIC implies that margin improvements are being offset by asset growth. Investors should monitor whether the Intel 12nm collaboration can lift ROIC without the full capital burden, as this could be a catalyst for a re-rating.
Working Capital Cycle Lengthens Slightly
Cash conversion cycle extended to 110 days in 2026Q2 from 111 days a year earlier, based on reported figures, as DSO improved to 53 days but DIO rose to 75 days, indicating inventory build-up.
The slight improvement in DSO from 55 to 53 days suggests better receivables collection, but the increase in DIO from 75 to 75 days (flat) and DPO stable at 18 days indicates that UMC is holding more inventory relative to its payables. This may reflect preparation for anticipated demand or a slowdown in customer orders, which could tie up cash. The CCC of 110 days is relatively long, but given the foundry business model, it is not unusual; however, any further lengthening could signal weakening demand.
Leverage at Multi-Year Low, Coverage Strong
Debt-to-equity fell to 0.12 in 2026Q2, the lowest in ten quarters, while interest coverage surged to 139.4x, according to balance sheet data, indicating minimal refinancing risk and ample debt service capacity.
The reduction in total debt to $54.3B from $75.9B in 2025Q3, combined with a cash pile of $124.7B, gives UMC a fortress-like balance sheet. Interest coverage of 139.4x is exceptionally high, suggesting that even a sharp earnings downturn would not threaten debt service. However, the low leverage also implies that UMC is not using debt to enhance shareholder returns, which may be a missed opportunity given the low cost of debt, but it provides a buffer against cyclical shocks.
Liquidity Buffer Strengthens to Multi-Year High
Current ratio improved to 2.17 in 2026Q2 from 1.77 a year earlier, with cash reaching $124.7B, per reported balance sheet, providing a substantial cushion against operational disruptions.
The quick ratio of 1.81 indicates that even without selling inventory, UMC can cover its short-term liabilities nearly twice over. This liquidity is particularly valuable in a cyclical industry where demand can drop suddenly, as seen in the FCF volatility. The strengthening liquidity also gives UMC flexibility to fund the Intel collaboration or weather a price war without external financing.
P/E Misleads on Cyclical Earnings
The trailing P/E of 37.21 is distorted by a one-time net income surge in 2026Q2, as reported, making forward P/E of 0.57 unreliable; EV/EBITDA of 14.57 is a more stable valuation metric.
The net margin of 61.5% in 2026Q2 is clearly non-recurring, inflating trailing earnings and compressing the P/E artificially. The forward P/E of 0.57 is nonsensical, likely due to analyst estimates that exclude the one-time gain, but it underscores the unreliability of P/E for cyclical foundries. EV/EBITDA of 14.57 is more appropriate as it normalizes for depreciation and capital structure, but even this should be compared to peers like GFS at 12.81, suggesting UMC trades at a slight premium, possibly reflecting its stronger balance sheet and dividend yield.