Risk factor
Strong & resilient to price shocks
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
ASUSTeK Computer Inc., founded in 1989 and based in Taipei, Taiwan, is a prominent global technology company. It specializes in the comprehensive lifecycle of computing, communication, and consumer electronic (3C) products, encompassing research, development, design, manufacturing, sales, and repair services. The company's operations span major international regions, including Taiwan, China, Singapore, Europe, and the United States, among others. Its diverse product lineup features mobile devices and accessories like smartphones, power banks, and various adapters and cables. For enthusiasts, ASUSTeK offers a robust range of gaming hardware. The personal computing segment includes traditional laptops, versatile 2-in-1 convertible PCs, and a variety of desktop form factors such as towers, mini PCs, stick PCs, and all-in-one units, alongside Chrome OS devices. ASUSTeK also supplies fundamental PC components, including motherboards, single-board computers, chassis, and cooling systems. Display solutions comprise monitors and projectors, while audio peripherals include headphones, headsets, and sound cards. Its networking division provides a full suite of equipment, from mesh WiFi systems, wireless routers and adapters, and wired networking products, to specialized business and gaming routers. High-performance graphics cards are another key offering. Moreover, ASUSTeK provides various computer peripherals like carrying bags, keyboards, mice, and mouse pads, along with optical storage devices such as internal and external Blu-ray and DVD drives. Enterprise-grade solutions extend to servers, server motherboards, workstations, and workstation motherboards. Beyond hardware, the company delivers internet information services, offers maintenance and operational support for IT hardware, provides services for information technology and communication products, and engages in real estate leasing. ASUSTeK further extends its expertise into advanced technological domains, developing and supplying ink-jet print heads, digital image output technologies, high-speed analog and integrated circuits, specialized industrial and medical computing solutions, interface cards, and medical robots. The firm also strategically invests in businesses related to computer peripherals, internet services, and automotive electronics. Additionally, it is involved in the research, development, sales, and consultancy of information system software, and provides marketing and repair services specifically for medical computers and their associated peripherals.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is underpriced compared to similar stocks. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, of fair value on EV/E
Target Price
The average target price of 2357.TW is 809 and suggests 15.1% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to in