Walsin Lihwa Corporation (1605) AI Stock Analysis

Walsin Lihwa Corporation

(TWSE:1605)

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Rating:45Neutral

Price Target:TWD 31.00▼(-8.96% Downside)

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Date:11/10/26

The score is primarily constrained by sharply weaker operating profitability and negative free cash flow. Bearish technical positioning adds risk, while the moderate P/E ratio and relatively solid balance sheet provide partial support.

Positive Factors

Manageable LeverageDebt remains manageable for a capital-intensive, steel-linked business and has improved from the prior year. This gives Walsin Lihwa a stronger financial base to withstand operating volatility, preserve access to funding, and support investment over the next several quarters.

Negative Factors

Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow indicates that investment needs or working-capital demands continue to absorb internally generated funds. This constrains financial flexibility, can increase reliance on external financing, and limits the company’s ability to fund growth or distributions.

Walsin Lihwa Corporation (1605) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Market Cap: TWD 150.00B
Dividend Yield: 1.47%
Average Volume (3M): 23.91M
Price to Earnings (P/E): 7.0
Beta (1Y): 1.25
Revenue Growth: -0.13%
EPS Growth: 1219.70%
Country: TW
Employees: 9,691
Sector: General
Sector Strength: 55
Industry: Steel

Walsin Lihwa Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Established in 1966 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Walsin Lihwa Corporation is a global manufacturer and supplier of a diverse range of industrial materials and services. The company's core operations span the production and sale of copper-base...

Walsin Lihwa Corporation Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Financial performance is weak overall: materially reduced profitability and persistently negative free cash flow outweigh the relatively solid balance sheet.

Income Statement

35Negative

Balance Sheet

68Positive

Cash Flow

30Negative

Financial statement breakdown
Breakdown	TTM	Dec 2025	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue	173.69B	174.24B	179.32B	189.84B	180.40B	156.66B
Gross Profit	10.37B	11.09B	11.68B	14.44B	17.35B	19.81B
EBITDA	7.76B	12.66B	13.71B	17.68B	25.07B	22.37B
Net Income	14.60B	3.18B	2.79B	5.13B	19.35B	14.64B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets	350.39B	303.42B	273.49B	266.37B	252.52B	183.03B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	18.02B	13.16B	11.03B	18.65B	19.95B	10.93B
Total Debt	89.86B	85.50B	81.60B	64.36B	71.54B	50.78B
Total Liabilities	135.93B	127.32B	126.08B	111.92B	122.70B	75.09B
Stockholders Equity	204.39B	165.85B	137.26B	140.81B	123.58B	105.88B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow	-8.12B	-6.44B	-8.97B	6.20B	-2.02B	-5.33B
Operating Cash Flow	946.49M	5.38B	1.50B	22.75B	13.90B	1.32B
Investing Cash Flow	-3.59B	-11.06B	-15.43B	-21.50B	-26.35B	-985.97M
Financing Cash Flow	1.66B	8.63B	6.19B	-3.96B	20.32B	-2.28B

Walsin Lihwa Corporation Peers Comparison

Overall Rating

UnderperformOutperform

Sector (55)

Financial Indicators

TW:1605 against its peers
Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
TW:1513	69Neutral	TWD 72.38B	17.04	―	3.96%	3.84%	22.26%
TW:1519	67Neutral	TWD 171.13B	33.95	―	2.13%	3.47%	18.78%
TW:1503	65Neutral	TWD 88.83B	23.93	―	2.88%	8.33%	16.27%
TW:2027	61Neutral	TWD 121.82B	10.24	―	2.99%	24.28%	173.07%
Sector *	55Neutral	$6.65B	3.83	-15.92%	6.20%	10.91%	7.18%
TW:7610	54Neutral	TWD 77.55B	41.02	―	0.03%	―	―
TW:1605	45Neutral	TWD 149.34B	7.01	―	1.47%	-0.13%	1219.70%

* General Sector Average

Performance Comparison

TW:1605 and its peers over the selected period
Ticker	Company Name	Price	Change	% Change
TW:1605	Walsin Lihwa Corporation	34.05	1.72	5.33%
TW:1503	Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp.	173.50	7.52	4.53%
TW:1513	Chung-Hsin Electric & Machinery Manufacturing Corp.	151.50	10.61	7.53%
TW:1519	Fortune Electric Co., Ltd.	516.00	-130.24	-20.15%
TW:2027	TA Chen Stainless Pipe Co., Ltd.	50.10	12.97	34.92%
TW:7610	LIANYOU METALS CO.,LTD.	1330.00	1245.02	1465.09%

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Date of analysis: Nov 09, 2026

Walsin Lihwa Corporation AI Stock Analysis