ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.(IMOS)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
IMOS•NASDAQ
$64.81
147.4× P/E·Price updated Jul 2, 2026
AboutChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of high-integration and high-precision integrated circuits, and related assembly and testing services in Taiwan, People's Republic of China, Japan, Singapore, and internationally. It operates through Testing; Assembly; Testing and Assembly for LCD, OLED and other Display Panel Driver Semiconductors; Bumping; and Other segments. The company provides a range of back-end assembly and testing services, including engineering test, wafer probing, and final test of memory and logic/mixed-signal semiconductors, as well as leadframe-based and organic substrate-based package assembly services for memory and logic/mixed-signal semiconductors; and gold bumping, reel to reel assembly, and test services for LCD and other panel display driver semiconductors. Its semiconductors are used in personal computers; graphics applications, such as game consoles; communications equipment; mobile products comprising cellular handsets, tablets, and consumer electronic products; and automotive/industry and display applications, such as display panels. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan.Show more
- Revenue$24.06B+6.0%
- EBITDA$6.04B-1.5%
- Net Income$498M-65.4%
- EPS (Diluted)14.00-63.7%
- Gross Margin10.83%-16.5%
- EBITDA Margin25.09%-7.1%
- Operating Margin3.78%-32.7%
- Net Margin2.07%-67.4%
- ROE2.03%-64.8%
IMOS Price & Volume
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (IMOS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Margin Compression Masks Robust Liquidity Position
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Fortress
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Cyclical capacity utilization volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- ChipMOS faces significant operational headwinds as evidenced by a gross margin decline from 20.1% in 2023Q4 to 13.8% in 2026Q1, reflecting intense pricing pressure in the semiconductor back-end services market.
- While the company maintains a fortress balance sheet with $12.4 billion in cash, investors should monitor the extreme volatility in free cash flow, which swung from a 25.9% margin in 2023Q4 to a negative 11.9% in 2025Q1.
- The firm's reliance on heavy capital expenditure, reaching 30.9% of revenue in 2025Q1, suggests that long-term value creation remains highly sensitive to capacity utilization cycles.
Verdict Logic
while the $12.4 billion cash position provides a significant safety buffer, the current P/E of 137.77 appears difficult to justify given the extreme volatility in quarterly earnings and structural margin compression.
IMOS Growth Metrics
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (IMOS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years1.93%
5 Years0.9%
3 Years0.77%
TTM9.15%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-13.53%
5 Years-26.86%
3 Years-47.5%
TTM12.17%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-13.01%
5 Years-26.35%
3 Years-46.38%
TTM-25.79%
Return on Capital
10 Years10.12%
5 Years7.37%
3 Years3.62%
Last Year2.54%
IMOS Recent Earnings
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (IMOS) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 2/12 qtrs (25%)●Beat Revenue 6/12 qtrs (67%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 13, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.45-9.9%
$0.50
Rev
$220M+1.0%
$218M
Q2 2026
May 12, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.46-7.3%
$0.50
Rev
$220M+2.6%
$214M
Q1 2026
Feb 24, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.46+37.3%
$0.34
Rev
$208M+3.1%
$202M
Q4 2025
Nov 11, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.33+209.3%
$0.11
Rev
$201M-5.1%
$212M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 13, 2026 | $0.45vs $0.50-9.9% | $220Mvs $218M+1.0% |
| Q2 2026 | May 12, 2026 | $0.46vs $0.50-7.3% | $220Mvs $214M+2.6% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 | $0.46vs $0.34+37.3% | $208Mvs $202M+3.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 | $0.33vs $0.11+209.3% | $201Mvs $212M-5.1% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (IMOS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $64.81 | $2.27B | 147.45 | 6.03% | 2.07% | 2.03% | 1.2% | |
| $42.99 | $94B | 74.18 | 6.78% | 7.07% | 13.38% | — | |
| $79.99 | $19.82B | 53.33 | 6.18% | 6.17% | 9.88% | — | |
| $351.36 | $17.48B | 126.39 | 1.82% | 10.33% | 5.19% | — | |
| $111.77 | $3.88B | -72.58 | 11.61% | -5.28% | -7.5% | — | |
| $69.11 | $3.25B | -43.47 | 12.74% | -11.54% | -6.84% | — |
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ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (IMOS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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IMOS Frequently Asked Questions
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (IMOS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.'s revenue?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (IMOS) reported $18.75B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 3% increase from $18.21B in 2011.
How fast is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. growing?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (IMOS) grew revenue by 6.0% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is IMOS profitable?
Yes, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (IMOS) is profitable, generating $831.6M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (2.1% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does IMOS pay dividends?
Yes, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (IMOS) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.20%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is IMOS's return on equity?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (IMOS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 2.0%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.'s free cash flow?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (IMOS) had negative free cash flow of $250.5M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.