Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Excellent dividends
About
Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Ares International Corp. delivers a broad spectrum of IT products and specialized services. The company primarily caters to financial institutions, government agencies, and enterprises across Taiwan. Their product offerings encompass solutions for manufacturing and corporate operations, including a Computer Integrated Manufacturing Execution System, GD-Customer Relationship Management, Product Life Cycle Management, and Human Capital Planner. They also supply Oracle ERP and CRM solutions, alongside regulatory compliance software such as GV/NM/GIB/SFAS No.10. For the banking industry, Ares provides robust systems like the Advanced Foreign Exchange Integrated System (for foreign exchange business), eAresBank (a finance integration system), the Ares Smart Core Banking System, ARES Treasury System, ARES Portfolio System, and a Visual Pricing Tool. Information security is addressed through offerings like the uPKI security control solution and ARES Privacy Protector. Beyond products, Ares furnishes extensive services, including professional and application consulting, outsourcing, business intelligence, and support for government projects. They further specialize in system integration and development, e-business solutions, and comprehensive software, hardware, and maintenance support.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITDA, u