Catcher Technology Co., Ltd.
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Company Background
Catcher Technology makes metal housings for electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets and notebook computers.
Metal housings are increasingly replacing plastic ones. The shift is occurring for practical as well as aesthetic reasons: Even thin metal cases offer increased strength.
Catcher was established as a metal parts maker in 1984. It was founded by the father of current Chairman Hung Shui-Shu. Prior to joining the company, Hung was an ear and nose doctor.
The company emphasizes the development of proprietary technology, including molds and surface-treatment techniques.
Catcher built expertise by making housings for home appliances and personal computers. This helped it land an order for thin housing for Apple's MacBook Air notebook.
Beginning with the iPhone 6, which hit the market in 2014, Catcher also provides housings for Apple smartphones.
Catcher's main plants are located in China's Jiangsu Province and Tainan in southern Taiwan. It is honing its manufacturing prowess and cost competitiveness by adopting metalworking equipment that features computer numerical co
Business Summary
Financial Highlights
| Dec 2019 | TWD | USD |
| Revenue | 91,628.11M | 2,964.09M |
| Gross Profit | 21,081.19M | 681.95M |
| Operating income | 14,109.14M | 456.41M |
| Income before tax | 19,992.99M | 646.75M |
| Net income | 11,272.12M | 364.64M |
| EBITDA | 26,230.59M | 848.53M |
| Diluted EPS | 14.52 | 0.46 |
| Dividends Per Share | 10 | 0.32 |
| Total Assets | 243,114.27M | 8,110.02M |
| Total liabilities | 94,525.76M | 3,153.27M |
| Total equity | 148,462.71M | 4,952.55M |
| Operating cash flow | 29,196.63M | 944.48M |
| Currency in TWD | Currency in USD |
Historical Data
| Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | |
| Revenue | 82,413.38M | 79,113.65M | 93,295.96M | 95,416.14M | 91,628.11M |
| Gross Profit | 37,479.25M | 33,600.27M | 40,653.12M | 37,439.64M | 21,081.19M |
| Operating income | 29,431.30M | 27,593.84M | 33,433.24M | 29,604.36M | 14,109.14M |
| Income before tax | 34,682.58M | 32,538.56M | 32,699.46M | 41,300.59M | 19,992.99M |
| Net income | 25,120.85M | 22,019.79M | 21,843.25M | 27,972.18M | 11,272.12M |
| EBITDA | 39,411.49M | 38,783.83M | 44,093.44M | 41,847.26M | 26,230.59M |
| Diluted EPS | 32.54 | 28.26 | 28.03 | 35.87 | 14.52 |
| Dividends Per Share | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Total Assets | 171,579.67M | 186,347.58M | 213,863.96M | 257,159.91M | 243,114.27M |
| Total liabilities | 55,614.21M | 63,517.53M | 80,729.28M | 105,835.59M | 94,525.76M |
| Total equity | 115,762.58M | 122,629.32M | 133,050.44M | 151,219.31M | 148,462.71M |
| Operating cash flow | 33,644.64M | 26,872.27M | 33,820.28M | 29,147.93M | 29,196.63M |
| Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | |
| Revenue | 2,595.36M | 2,453.07M | 3,066.65M | 3,164.24M | 2,964.09M |
| Gross Profit | 1,180.29M | 1,041.84M | 1,336.27M | 1,241.59M | 681.95M |
| Operating income | 926.85M | 855.60M | 1,098.95M | 981.75M | 456.41M |
| Income before tax | 1,092.22M | 1,008.92M | 1,074.83M | 1,369.63M | 646.75M |
| Net income | 791.10M | 682.76M | 717.99M | 927.63M | 364.64M |
| EBITDA | 1,241.14M | 1,202.56M | 1,449.35M | 1,387.76M | 848.53M |
| Diluted EPS | 1.02 | 0.87 | 0.92 | 1.18 | 0.46 |
| Dividends Per Share | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.32 |
| Total Assets | 5,223.60M | 5,781.98M | 7,186.65M | 8,366.46M | 8,110.02M |
| Total liabilities | 1,693.12M | 1,970.81M | 2,712.81M | 3,443.26M | 3,153.27M |
| Total equity | 3,524.29M | 3,804.93M | 4,471.00M | 4,919.78M | 4,952.55M |
| Operating cash flow | 1,059.53M | 833.22M | 1,111.67M | 966.62M | 944.48M |
Valuation Measures
| Dec 2019 | |
| PER | 15.51 |
| ROA | 4.50% |
| ROE | 7.52% |
| Operating margin | 15.39% |
| Profit margin | 12.30% |
Key executives
- General Manager & Director: Tien-Szu Hung
- Assistant VP, Head-Finance & Accounting: Mei Hsing Chen
- Chief Investment Officer, Deputy GM & Spokesperson: Chun Yi Wu
- Deputy General Manager: Wen Chien Chien
- Investor Relations Specialist: Pin Ying Li
Shareholders
- GIC Pte Ltd. (Investment Management) (4.6%)
- The Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (3.6%)
- Nan Shan Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (3.5%)
- The Vanguard Group, Inc. (2.9%)
- Cathay Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (Invt Port) (2.7%)
- Kai Yi Investment Co., Ltd. (2.4%)
- LIN CHEN MEI JANICE (2.4%)
- BlackRock Fund Advisors (2.0%)
- KUO SU MEI /CATCHER/ (2.0%)
- Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd. (1.8%)
Contact Details
- Website:http://www.catcher-group.com
- Address: 398 RenAi Street, YongKang District, Tainan, 710 72, Taiwan
- Phone: +886.6.2539000
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Competitors
- Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
- Casetek Holdings Ltd.
- Ju Teng International Holdings Limited
- BYD Electronic (International) Co., Ltd.
- Silitech Technology Corporation
- Waffer Technology Corp.
- Jabil Inc.
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Last Updated on 26 Feb, 2021
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