Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Synclayer Inc. is a Japanese firm dedicated to providing comprehensive system integration services for Cable Television (CATV) networks. Their offerings span the full spectrum of network development, from initial system design and engineering to equipment procurement and ongoing network management. The company also undertakes complete, turn-key construction projects for cable plants, covering everything from the central headend to the customer's location. Additionally, Synclayer supplies cable TV internet solutions, including the sale and support of CMTS devices and cable modems. They also implement cable-based networking for various settings such as convention halls, corporate offices, multi-dwelling units (MDUs), and campus local area networks (LANs). Their advanced services include ultra-high-speed data transmission, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) capabilities, and digital video infrastructure supporting around 300 channels. Furthermore, Synclayer delivers fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) solutions, which facilitate gigabit data speeds, full streaming video, and multi-channel RF video broadcasting, alongside fiber-to-the-office (FTTO) solutions. Founded in 1962, the company was formerly known as Aichi Electronics Co., Ltd. until its name change to Synclayer Inc. in July 2002, and it maintains its headquarters in Nagoya, Japan.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly undervalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBIT