Electronic Technology
Lite-On Technology Corp.
- 44.70 TWD
- -0.30
- -0.67%
Taiwan
Apr 23, 2019Ticker
TAI(2301)Prev. close
45.00Market cap (TWD)
105,789.01MMarket cap (USD)
3,429.41MShares
2,350.86M
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Company Background
Lite-On Technology is a major Taiwanese manufacturer of light-emitting diodes and computer peripherals. Its core businesses include LED lighting, power supply systems for electronics, and computer and game console casings.
The company was founded in 1975 by former employees of Texas Instruments. In 1983, Lite-On became the first Taiwanese electronics company to be listed on the local stock exchange.
Lite-On since 2001 has sponsored a prestigious innovation award in Taiwan, its way of fostering technological progress. In recent years, the company has built up its green credentials, particularly with power-saving technologies, leading to its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.
Raymond Soong, one of the founders, is the incumbent chairman. He holds a bachelor's degree in electronic engineering from Taipei College of Technology.
Business Summary
Lite-On Technology Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of computer information systems. It focuses on components, module, and system. Its products include power supply, optoelectronics, storage, phone camera module, network, DT casing, portable entertaining system, multi-function product printer, input device, network switch, access point, and industrial automation. The company was founded on June 2, 1975 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.
Financial Highlights
| Dec 2018 | TWD | USD |
| Revenue | 207,109.08M | 6,868.27M |
| Gross Profit | 26,069.24M | 864.52M |
| Operating income | 7,485.81M | 248.24M |
| Income before tax | 10,605.25M | 351.69M |
| Net income | 7,956.83M | 263.86M |
| EBITDA | 12,490.56M | 414.21M |
| Diluted EPS | 3.38 | 0.11 |
| Dividends Per Share | 2.92 | 0.09 |
| Total Assets | 197,136.06M | 6,413.64M |
| Total liabilities | 122,457.66M | 3,984.04M |
| Total equity | 71,323.75M | 2,320.45M |
| Operating cash flow | 12,375.26M | 410.39M |
| Currency in TWD | Currency in USD |
Historical Data
| Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | |
| Revenue | 230,631.97M | 216,928.73M | 229,571.75M | 214,564.32M | 207,109.08M |
| Gross Profit | 26,718.70M | 26,786.92M | 29,965.64M | 26,483.80M | 26,069.24M |
| Operating income | 7,126.08M | 8,652.82M | 12,709.26M | 8,343.96M | 7,485.81M |
| Income before tax | 7,747.87M | 9,882.20M | 12,560.40M | 3,201.28M | 10,605.25M |
| Net income | 6,460.80M | 7,222.89M | 9,416.35M | 2,629.33M | 7,956.83M |
| EBITDA | 14,803.13M | 15,933.08M | 19,516.65M | 14,440.95M | 12,490.56M |
| Diluted EPS | 2.72 | 3.05 | 4 | 1.13 | 3.38 |
| Dividends Per Share | 1.95 | 2.17 | 2.92 | 2.92 | 2.92 |
| Total Assets | 216,533.82M | 209,653.86M | 210,856.78M | 189,995.75M | 197,136.06M |
| Total liabilities | 137,361.19M | 129,970.27M | 131,576.35M | 116,228.32M | 122,457.66M |
| Total equity | 74,974.20M | 75,988.51M | 75,931.53M | 70,511.47M | 71,323.75M |
| Operating cash flow | 13,978.31M | 15,573.49M | 14,487.16M | 10,705.37M | 12,375.26M |
| Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | |
| Revenue | 7,610.80M | 6,831.52M | 7,118.32M | 7,052.76M | 6,868.27M |
| Gross Profit | 881.71M | 843.57M | 929.14M | 870.52M | 864.52M |
| Operating income | 235.15M | 272.49M | 394.07M | 274.26M | 248.24M |
| Income before tax | 255.67M | 311.21M | 389.46M | 105.22M | 351.69M |
| Net income | 213.20M | 227.46M | 291.97M | 86.42M | 263.86M |
| EBITDA | 488.50M | 501.76M | 605.15M | 474.67M | 414.21M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| Dividends Per Share | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Total Assets | 6,851.90M | 6,382.74M | 6,542.45M | 6,384.58M | 6,413.64M |
| Total liabilities | 4,346.59M | 3,956.83M | 4,082.54M | 3,905.71M | 3,984.04M |
| Total equity | 2,372.45M | 2,313.40M | 2,356.00M | 2,369.45M | 2,320.45M |
| Operating cash flow | 461.28M | 490.44M | 449.20M | 351.88M | 410.39M |
Valuation Measures
| Dec 2018 | |
| PER | 11.85 |
| ROA | 4.11% |
| ROE | 11.21% |
| Operating margin | 3.61% |
| Profit margin | 3.84% |
Key executives
- Vice Chairman & General Manager: Kuang Chung Chen
- Spokesman, Deputy GM, Head-Finance & Accounting: Kun Cheng Chu
- Deputy General Manager: Hsueh Fu Liao
- Director-Investor & Public Relations: Yue Ling Wang
Shareholders
- SOONG KUNG YUAN RAYMOND (7.0%)
- The Vanguard Group, Inc. (3.1%)
- Hermes Investment Management Ltd. (2.4%)
- Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.4%)
- BlackRock Fund Advisors (2.4%)
- Norges Bank Investment Management (1.2%)
- BlackRock Japan Co., Ltd. (0.8%)
- BlackRock Advisors (UK) Ltd. (0.6%)
- SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (0.6%)
- Lite-On Technology Corp. (0.6%)
Contact Details
- Website:http://www.liteon.com
- Address: 22nd Floor, No. 392 Ruey Kuang Road, Taipei, 114 92, Taiwan
- Phone: +886.2.8798.2888
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Last Updated on 23 Apr, 2019