IMOS

We rate CHIPMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (IMOS) as a Buy with a composite score of 69.1/100 at a current price of $40.38. The stock scores above average across the majority of our six quantitative factors and ranks #118 out of 7,333 stocks in our universe, reflecting a favorable risk-reward profile.

The rating is primarily driven by strength in value (96th percentile) and momentum (82th percentile), which together account for the majority of the composite score. All factors score above the 40th percentile, indicating no material weakness in the quantitative profile. We assign a Narrow Moat rating (45/100), Medium uncertainty, and Exemplary capital allocation.

Key items to watch: whether strong momentum is fundamentally supported by revenue trends. Any material change in these dynamics could warrant a reassessment of our rating. The moat trend is stable, which suggests the competitive landscape is stable for now.

CHIPMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 69.1/100 places it at rank #118 in our full 7,333-stock universe. At $685M in market capitalization, CHIPMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC is a small-cap player in the Manufacturing space, which limits certain scale advantages but may allow for more agile strategic execution.

Despite positive momentum (82th percentile), revenue contraction of -1% creates a divergence between price action and fundamental trajectory. This divergence suggests either that the market is looking through near-term weakness or that technical factors are temporarily inflating the stock. Investors should assess whether the revenue decline reflects cyclical weakness or structural challenges.

The margin cascade tells an important story: gross margins of 13% (-29.5pp vs sector) narrow to operating margins of 6% (+4.3pp vs sector) and net margins of 6.3%, yielding a gross-to-net conversion rate of 49%. This efficient conversion suggests well-controlled operating costs and limited margin leakage between the gross and net levels.

At a current price of $40.38, CHIPMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC appears undervalued relative to its fundamentals. Our value factor score of 96/100 reflects a composite assessment across multiple valuation metrics including price-to-earnings, price-to-book, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-sales ratios relative to both sector peers and the broader market. The stock screens as attractively priced on a majority of these measures, suggesting the market may be underappreciating the underlying fundamentals.

The stock currently trades at EV/EBITDA of 1.5x (discounted to peers), P/B of 1.6x, P/S of 0.4x. We evaluate these multiples in the context of both absolute levels and sector-relative positioning to form our valuation view.

We assign a Medium uncertainty rating to CHIPMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. The stock presents a balanced risk profile: risk factors are within normal ranges. While not risk-free, the core business fundamentals are adequate to withstand moderate economic stress, and the range of potential outcomes around our fair value estimate is manageable.

We identify no major risk factors at this time. The company's stability factor sits at the 67th percentile with quality at the 65th percentile, both of which support our low-risk assessment. The absence of material leverage, profitability, or volatility concerns reduces the likelihood of a permanent capital loss scenario.

Key risk mitigants include: above-average stability (67th percentile) suggests predictable business dynamics; a 5.90% dividend yield anchors total return. These factors partially offset the identified risks and provide downside protection in adverse scenarios. On balance, the risk-reward profile is favorable for long-term investors.

We rate CHIPMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC's capital allocation as Exemplary. Management demonstrates a strong track record of balancing reinvestment with shareholder returns, evidenced by returns on equity of 23.0%, a 5.90% dividend yield. Exemplary allocators typically generate returns on equity above 20% while maintaining debt-to-equity below 50% — CHIPMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC meets this high bar.

The balance sheet remains conservatively managed, providing financial flexibility for opportunistic investments while maintaining a margin of safety for shareholders. The company returns capital via a 5.90% dividend yield, and the combination of 12.7% return on assets and controlled leverage suggests management is deploying capital at rates well above the cost of capital — the hallmark of exemplary stewardship.

In summary, CHIPMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC receives a Buy rating with a composite score of 69.1/100 (rank #118 of 7,333). Our quantitative framework assigns a Narrow Moat (45/100, trend: stable), Medium uncertainty, and Exemplary capital allocation. The average factor score across quality, value, momentum, stability, and investment is 72/100.

Our analysis supports a constructive view on CHIPMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. The combination of identifiable competitive advantages, medium uncertainty, and exemplary capital allocation creates a risk-reward profile that favors accumulation at current levels. We recommend investors consider adding this name to portfolios aligned with the stock's risk profile.