United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-02, United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $16.68 (-7.54% 1D, market cap $45.42B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, UMC ranks #162 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), UMC carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.7x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 14.9%. By comparison, STM (STMicroelectronics N.V.) holds a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.8%, cap $44.62B) and MCHP (Microchip Technology Incorporated) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 3.3%, cap $44.05B). Among the 5-stock peer group, UMC leads on earnings multiple (21.7x) while UMC leads on capital efficiency (14.9% ROIC).
For United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), key quantitative strengths include Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. and Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs., while primary risk factors center on Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 15.4%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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Altman Z-Score 3.87 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)
Even with a 65/100 (C) score, UMC faces multiple-compression risk if 21.7x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($21.60) or 200D SMA ($17.14) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($17.21) toward Bear Floor ($13.42).
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) dropped -7.54% to $16.68, trading at 44% of its 52-week range ($6.97 – $28.96). Solid steady margins (15% return on capital), mixed timing at 22x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -2.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) ranks #162 by composite RQD confidence (65/100, grade C) and #70 by equity capitalization ($45.42B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, UMC leads on earnings valuation at 21.7x trailing P/E, while UMC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 14.9% ROIC and — gross margin. MCHP currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 68/100 (C+) compared with UMC at 65/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMC
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United Microelectronics Corporation | C | 65/100 | 21.7x | — | 14.9% | -7.54% | $45.42B | Benchmark Subject |
| STM STMicroelectronics N.V. | D+ | 56/100 | — | 33.9% | 0.8% | -6.50% | $44.62B | /stm-vs-umc → |
| MCHP Microchip Technology Incorporated | C+ | 68/100 | — | 57.7% | 3.3% | -4.66% | $44.05B | /mchp-vs-umc → |
| ALAB Astera Labs Inc. | C+ | 68/100 | — | 75.7% | 3.4% | -10.92% | $50.39B | /alab-vs-umc → |
| MPWR Monolithic Power Systems Inc. | C- | 61/100 | 94.8x | 55.2% | 12.2% | +1.07% | $58.91B | /mpwr-vs-umc → |
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) operates in Semiconductors (Technology) with an equity capitalization of $45.42B, trailing P/E of 21.7x, forward P/E of 20.2x, and EV/EBITDA of 14.9x. Operating profitability registers a gross margin of —, operating margin of 21.1%, net profit margin of 16.4%, ROIC of 14.9%, and free cash flow yield of 3.99%, alongside an Altman Z-Score of 3.87 and Piotroski F-Score of 7/9.
As of 2026-11-02, United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $16.68 (-7.54% 1D, market cap $45.42B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, UMC ranks #162 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), UMC carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.7x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 14.9%. By comparison, STM (STMicroelectronics N.V.) holds a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.8%, cap $44.62B) and MCHP (Microchip Technology Incorporated) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 3.3%, cap $44.05B). Among the 5-stock peer group, UMC leads on earnings multiple (21.7x) while UMC leads on capital efficiency (14.9% ROIC).
For United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), key quantitative strengths include Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. and Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs., while primary risk factors center on Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 15.4%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
UMC last traded at $16.68 (-7.54% on volume of 24,245,797 shares), positioning the stock -22.78% below its 50-day simple moving average ($21.60) and -2.68% below its 200-day simple moving average ($17.14). Across its 52-week range of $6.97 to $28.96, UMC sits at the 44.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.2% ($15.48 to $17.88).
Why UMC Stock dropped -7.54% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (15% return on capital), mixed timing at 22x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, UMC scores 65 out of 100, a letter grade of C, labeled "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:
For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the rating points to a balanced picture: balance-sheet strength and insider activity support the case, while weak institutional flow and a high-beta profile temper it. The valuation tradeoff is that P/E (TTM) of 21.7 and EV/EBITDA of 14.9 must be weighed against a 3.99% FCF yield. Upside drivers would be improving institutional accumulation and continued cash-flow conversion; downside risk is amplified by the beta of 1.33 during sector drawdowns.
Per the recent news and catalysts section, six headlines are listed, all tagged as market wire items with a YELLOW signal:
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as "NONE," with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Key watch items from the news flow are the Q3 earnings event and the forward-looking margin commentary attributed to GF in the Seeking Alpha item. The headlines themselves do not provide quantified results.
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is "NONE," and there are no butterfly links. Not available in source data for upstream or downstream dependency mapping, sector correlation figures, or 2nd-order bottleneck identification.
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Welcome to the UMC (United Microelectronics Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 65/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Semiconductors. Bulls point to capital efficiency (14.9% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on UMC, but look at what you are paying: 21.7x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless United Microelectronics Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on UMC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Semiconductors and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $18.04 (52-wk range $6.97 - $28.96), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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