Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Excellent dividends
About
Established in Taipei, Taiwan, in 1987, CTCI Advanced Systems Inc. specializes in delivering comprehensive system integration solutions to a global clientele. The company's expertise spans a wide array of markets, including hydrocarbon, power generation, industrial manufacturing, transportation, and high technology sectors. As a principal automation contractor, CTCI manages entire projects from conception, engineering design, and procurement to construction, testing, and commissioning support, frequently delivering turnkey systems. The firm also offers specialized electrical and mechanical (E&M) services. This encompasses railway infrastructure, with solutions for signaling, telecommunications, and SCADA, alongside E&M provisions for airport terminals, airfield runways, and satellite installations. Furthermore, they implement advanced E&M systems for high-tech facilities, such as those involved in wafer, electro-optical, display glass, and biotechnology production. Beyond hardware and infrastructure, CTCI Advanced Systems provides sophisticated process simulation and information technology (IT) systems. These offerings focus on process optimization, achieving energy efficiency and waste reduction, and ensuring facility reliability. The company also acts as a distributor and maintenance partner for crucial software platforms like SmartPlant P&ID, engineering information management solutions for EPC projects, and Visualize. Their portfolio extends to distributing and supporting other key industrial software, including Valmet D/3 DCS and batch control systems, AspenTech process optimization software, Intergraph solutions for chemical plants, shipbuilding, and construction, and the Energy 50001 energy information management system.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is underpriced compared to similar stocks. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITD.