Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Asti Corporation is a Japanese enterprise specializing in the manufacture and distribution of electrical components, primarily for the automotive sector. Its comprehensive product line for vehicles includes various Engine Control Units (ECUs), air conditioning control panels, corner sensor units, switch sensors, and wiring harnesses for both cars and marine applications. Beyond automotive, Asti also supplies electronic control boards for home appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, and clothes dryers. Additionally, the company produces telecommunications equipment, including circuit boards for security cameras and compact projectors, alongside communication units. Its offerings further extend to control systems, providing controllers for industrial robots and surface mounters. The company, which began as Taiheiyou ASTI Corp., was rebranded as Asti Corporation in January 1992. Established in 1963, Asti Corporation is headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'cheaper' than its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITD.