Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist, Objective Analysis

Jim Handy

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist

Objective Analysis

Objective Analysis offers third-party independent market research and data for the semiconductor industry and investors in the semiconductor industry.

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs

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The SIA released the monthly WSTS semiconductor shipments statistics for May, and with it a statement that the chip market seemed resistant to COVID-19.  On the whole revenues have fallen back to trend thanks to the recent market collapse, but China's response to that country's outbreak shows what may be in store for other regions.

The SIA released the monthly WSTS semiconductor shipments statistics for May, and with it a statement that the chip market seemed resistant to COVID-19.  On the whole revenues have fallen back to trend thanks to the recent market collapse, but China's response to that country's outbreak shows what may be in store for other regions.

May Chip Shipments Up, but Outlook Is Confused

The Spring WSTS semiconductor forecast has been announced and it is very similar at the top-line level to the organization's Autumn forecast published six months ago.  At a more detailed level, though, there have been some significant changes that we explore here.

The Spring WSTS semiconductor forecast has been announced and it is very similar at the top-line level to the organization's Autumn forecast published six months ago.  At a more detailed level, though, there have been some significant changes that we explore here.

Spring WSTS Semiconductor Forecast Gives Mixed Outlook

The SIA has released April's semiconductor shipment numbers, and they look positive enough.  There is still considerable uncertainty both from the COVID pandemic and from the on-again, off-again US/China Trade War.

The SIA has released April's semiconductor shipment numbers, and they look positive enough.  There is still considerable uncertainty both from the COVID pandemic and from the on-again, off-again US/China Trade War.

Semiconductors in April: COVID Impact Still Small

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Tina Banerjee

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>SG Micro launched Hongkong IPO to raise up to HK$4.6B. They are a leading analog IC company in China who design, develop and sell high-performance analog ICs and sensors.  </li>
<li>SG Micro intends to use the IPO proceeds to expand overseas sales network, investment &amp; acquisition opportunities, enhance R&amp;D capabilities and working capital.</li>
<li>Prima facie, in terms of the valuation that the company is seeking, the company seems overvalued. Investors can avoid the issue for now.</li>
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SG Micro launched Hongkong IPO to raise up to HK$4.6B. They are a leading analog IC company in China who design, develop and sell high-performance analog ICs and sensors.  
SG Micro intends to use the IPO proceeds to expand overseas sales network, investment &amp; acquisition opportunities, enhance R&amp;D capabilities and working capital.
Prima facie, in terms of the valuation that the company is seeking, the company seems overvalued. Investors can avoid the issue for now.


SG Micro IPO: Issue Valuation Sought Does Not Seem Analogous With Inherent Prospects

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sg-micro-corp-5c356907-201f-4bd8-8190-24de284e1329" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:50247:1" rel="noopener">SG Micro (3661 HK)</a>, a leading analog IC company, has a solid track record of earnings. Its IPO targets to raise net proceeds of HK$4.5bn, which is reasonably sizeable.</li>
<li>The market is expecting 3-year EPS CAGR of 33.1%, putting the IPO price at 59.3x FY26 PER. The 107% earnings growth in 1Q26 affirms its outlook. </li>
<li>We value it on 2.1x PEG, same as global peers, translating into 70x PER, or 18% upside. Our estimated fair value of HK$100.50 means a H-A discount of 34.1%.  </li>
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SG Micro (3661 HK), a leading analog IC company, has a solid track record of earnings. Its IPO targets to raise net proceeds of HK$4.5bn, which is reasonably sizeable.
The market is expecting 3-year EPS CAGR of 33.1%, putting the IPO price at 59.3x FY26 PER. The 107% earnings growth in 1Q26 affirms its outlook. 
We value it on 2.1x PEG, same as global peers, translating into 70x PER, or 18% upside. Our estimated fair value of HK$100.50 means a H-A discount of 34.1%.  


SG Micro Corp (3661 HK) IPO: A High-Growth Play

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May Chip Shipments Up, but Outlook Is Confused

The SIA released the monthly WSTS semiconductor shipments statistics for May, and with it a statement that the chip market seemed resistant to...

Jim Handy

Spring WSTS Semiconductor Forecast Gives Mixed Outlook

The Spring WSTS semiconductor forecast has been announced and it is very similar at the top-line level to the organization's Autumn forecast...

Jim Handy

Semiconductors in April: COVID Impact Still Small

The SIA has released April's semiconductor shipment numbers, and they look positive enough. There is still considerable uncertainty both from the...

Jim Handy

SG Micro IPO: Issue Valuation Sought Does Not Seem Analogous With Inherent Prospects

SG Micro launches Hong Kong IPO to raise up to HK$4.6B for expansion, acquisitions, R&D. In terms of the valuation that company is seeking, it...

Tina Banerjee

SG Micro Corp (3661 HK) IPO: A High-Growth Play

SG Micro is a leading analog IC company with a solid earnings record, aiming to raise HK$4.5bn in its IPO. With a 33.1% EPS CAGR, the IPO is...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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May Chip Shipments Up, but Outlook Is Confused

The SIA released the monthly WSTS semiconductor shipments statistics for May, and with it a statement that the chip market seemed resistant to...

Jim Handy

Spring WSTS Semiconductor Forecast Gives Mixed Outlook

The Spring WSTS semiconductor forecast has been announced and it is very similar at the top-line level to the organization's Autumn forecast...

Jim Handy

Semiconductors in April: COVID Impact Still Small

The SIA has released April's semiconductor shipment numbers, and they look positive enough. There is still considerable uncertainty both from the...

Jim Handy

SG Micro IPO: Issue Valuation Sought Does Not Seem Analogous With Inherent Prospects

​SG Micro launches Hong Kong IPO to raise up to HK$4.6B for expansion, acquisitions, R&D. In terms of the valuation that company is seeking, it...

Tina Banerjee

SG Micro Corp (3661 HK) IPO: A High-Growth Play

​SG Micro is a leading analog IC company with a solid earnings record, aiming to raise HK$4.5bn in its IPO. With a 33.1% EPS CAGR, the IPO is...

Osbert Tang, CFA

SG Micro launches Hong Kong IPO to raise up to HK$4.6B for expansion, acquisitions, R&D. In terms of the valuation that company is seeking, it...

SG Micro is a leading analog IC company with a solid earnings record, aiming to raise HK$4.5bn in its IPO. With a 33.1% EPS CAGR, the IPO is...