Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Taiwan Fructose Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese enterprise that specializes in the production and processing of various sugar and starch-derived ingredients. Operating across Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines, the company manufactures fructose, maltose, glucose, and starch. Its comprehensive product range includes fructose, a versatile sweetener widely used in numerous beverages such as soft drinks, juices, teas, sports, and energy drinks. It also features in dairy items like flavored milk, yogurt, and lac fermentum, as well as desserts like ice creams, popsicles, jellies, and puddings. Furthermore, fructose is incorporated into baked goods, soy sauce, and health food products. The company provides maltose products primarily for the confectionery industry, including candies, iced treats, jams, jellies, sachima, bean fillings, chewing gums, peanut candy, and candied fruits. Oligosaccharide is another offering, utilized in lactic acid beverages, sports drinks, low-fat milk, iced products, candies, jams, and various desserts. Additionally, Taiwan Fructose produces maltodextrin, which is found in candies, iced products, biscuits, desserts, and non-dairy creamers. Sorbitol is supplied for a broader range of uses, encompassing food applications, fillings, toothpaste, cleaning and makeup products, and as an interface activator. Lastly, dextrose is a key ingredient for the candy, fillings, beverage, bakery, and candied fruit industries. Beyond its core sweetening agents, the company also engages in the manufacturing and trading of tinplate cans and plastic barrels. Taiwan Fructose Co., Ltd. was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'cheaper' than its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITDA, underpriced on P/FCF.