Risk factor
Poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Taiwan Styrene Monomer Corporation, through its various subsidiaries, is a key player in the global manufacturing and supply of essential chemical substances. The company's product portfolio encompasses styrene monomer, para-diethyl benzene, toluene, methyl benzene, hydrogen, and ethyl benzene, which are distributed across Taiwan, the United States, and other international markets. Its business operations are segmented into three distinct areas: Plastics, Investment, and a general 'Other' category. These chemical offerings are integral to a wide array of industries, including electrical appliances, machinery, electronics, automotive production, and packaging. The corporation's primary customers are producers of polystyrene, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resins, and synthetic rubber. Beyond its core chemical manufacturing, Taiwan Styrene Monomer Corporation boasts a diversified service offering. This includes the wholesale distribution of medical apparatus and the provision of specialized piping engineering solutions. The company also extends into real estate, overseeing the development and leasing of residential and industrial properties, and operates hotel establishments. Further diversifying its activities, it manufactures electrical components and provides consulting expertise in fields such as education, information technology, software, and data storage. Established in 1979, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Taipei City, Taiwan.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'cheaper' than its peers.