Risk factor
Poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Strong margins and returns
About
ICP Das Co., Ltd. is a global provider specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of industrial automation products and comprehensive solutions. Their diverse product portfolio includes a wide array of PC boards, such as data acquisition (DAQ), communication, motion control, and watchdog varieties. The company also supplies programmable automation controllers (PACs) and a selection of panel products, encompassing LED message displays, touch-enabled Human-Machine Interface (HMI) devices, advanced touch panel PC/PAC units, and ICP DAS branded solutions. For the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), ICP Das offers a complete suite of solutions, from specialized software and controller/server hardware to input/output (IO) modules, sensors, and both building and home automation (BA/HA) systems. Their offerings further extend to machine automation products, remote I/O modules and units, industrial communication devices, and wireless communication technologies. Additionally, they provide an integrated energy management solution, featuring power meter concentrators, individual power meters, and portable power monitoring suitcases. Signal conditioning modules are also a key component of their catalog. Complementing their hardware, ICP Das provides a robust software ecosystem, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)/Human Machine Interface (HMI) platforms, alongside proprietary applications such as eLogger, EZ data logger, and IoTstar. They also furnish development tools, various utility applications, and essential driver software. To support their systems, the company offers a range of accessories, including power supplies, antennas, cables, connectors, daughter boards, and other supplementary items. Established in 1993, ICP Das Co., Ltd. maintains its primary operational base in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly overvalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, overvalued on EV/EBI