Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd. (3296) AI Stock Analysis

Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.

(TWSE:3296)

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Rating:48Neutral

Price Target:TWD 21.00▼(-4.55% Downside)

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Date:11/09/26

Powertech Industrial scores below average. The dominant factor is mixed financial performance: a shrinking top line (revenue down roughly 50% since 2021 and 3.2% in the latest year), very thin operating margins near 3%, and modest 4.7% return on equity, partly offset by a solid equity-funded balance sheet, improved gross margins and strong operating cash flow. Negative free cash flow from heavy capital spending adds further caution. Technicals compound the weakness, with the price below all key moving averages and a negative MACD, although deeply oversold RSI and Stochastic readings suggest scope for a short-term bounce. Valuation offers little support given negative earnings multiples and no dividend. Evidence of revenue stabilization and a return to positive free cash flow would be needed to justify a higher score.

Positive Factors

Specialized OSAT PositionServing IDMs and fabless companies across packaging and testing gives the company a specialized role in semiconductor production and quality assurance. Exposure to consumer, communications, and computing demand provides multiple end markets supporting relevance over the medium term.

Negative Factors

Weak Revenue GrowthRevenue declined 3.2% in 2025 after only about 0.1% growth in 2024, showing limited top-line expansion. With gross margins only around 21–22% and thin net margins, weaker volumes or pricing could quickly pressure earnings and slow the recovery.

Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd. (3296) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Market Cap: TWD 2.14B
Dividend Yield: ―
Average Volume (3M): 78.44K
Price to Earnings (P/E): -82.0
Beta (1Y): 0.86
Revenue Growth: -4.42%
EPS Growth: -123.67%
Country: TW
Employees: 2,784
Sector: General
Sector Strength: 55
Industry: Consumer Electronics

Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd., through its various subsidiaries, focuses on developing, producing, and distributing advanced solutions for electronic circuit power protection, wireless remote control systems for smart homes, and a range of both wire...

Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Powertech Industrial is a partial turnaround story. The income statement is the weakest link (44): revenue has roughly halved since 2021 to about NT$1.60 billion and fell another 3.2% in the latest year, and while gross margin expanded to roughly 21% and the company returned to a small profit (NT$59 million, 3.7% net margin) after three loss years, operating margin remains razor-thin near 3%. The balance sheet is the bright spot (61): equity of about NT$1.26 billion funds more than half of total assets, debt-to-equity of roughly 0.42 is moderate, and equity has risen three straight years — though return on equity of about 4.7% is still weak. Cash flow is mid-range (52): operating cash flow improved to about NT$256 million, over four times net income, but heavy capital spending pushed free cash flow to roughly negative NT$19 million, continuing an erratic multi-year pattern.

Income Statement

44Neutral

Balance Sheet

61Positive

Cash Flow

52Neutral

Financial statement breakdown
Breakdown	TTM	Dec 2025	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue	1.60B	1.60B	1.62B	1.49B	2.56B	3.19B
Gross Profit	273.92M	337.83M	359.96M	291.08M	372.83M	285.78M
EBITDA	43.76M	160.54M	224.61M	100.31M	129.79M	-33.68M
Net Income	-25.75M	59.44M	48.40M	-87.70M	-66.78M	-158.25M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets	2.26B	2.22B	2.23B	2.12B	2.52B	2.59B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	624.75M	728.64M	706.75M	617.75M	565.49M	417.45M
Total Debt	483.01M	522.63M	443.12M	495.64M	638.33M	518.64M
Total Liabilities	985.41M	965.87M	986.35M	971.00M	1.27B	1.32B
Stockholders Equity	1.28B	1.26B	1.24B	1.14B	1.25B	1.27B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow	-267.20M	-18.62M	130.56M	179.38M	3.77M	-434.49M
Operating Cash Flow	-93.84M	256.28M	162.36M	224.93M	103.58M	-224.73M
Investing Cash Flow	-166.62M	-303.20M	-148.57M	-30.20M	-78.65M	-204.17M
Financing Cash Flow	61.64M	74.45M	27.93M	-137.83M	97.59M	-67.16M

Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating

UnderperformOutperform

Sector (55)

Financial Indicators

TW:3296 against its peers
Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
Sector *	55Neutral	$6.65B	3.83	-15.92%	6.20%	10.91%	7.18%
TW:3296	48Neutral	TWD 2.13B	-81.97	―	―	-4.42%	-123.67%
TW:3027	47Neutral	TWD 2.02B	-16.07	―	―	-41.51%	-102.45%
TW:6156	43Neutral	TWD 2.29B	37.84	―	0.94%	20.51%	-44.52%
TW:3092	40Underperform	TWD 1.92B	-4.39	―	―	-12.73%	15.16%
TW:3550	38Underperform	TWD 1.98B	1860.00	―	―	13.15%	―
TW:3207	34Underperform	TWD 1.96B	-12.71	―	―	17.17%	-859.04%

* General Sector Average

Performance Comparison

TW:3296 and its peers over the selected period
Ticker	Company Name	Price	Change	% Change
TW:3296	Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.	22.00	0.50	2.33%
TW:3027	Billion Electric Co., Ltd.	15.75	-8.70	-35.58%
TW:3092	Hotron Precision Electronic Industrial Co. Ltd.	18.00	1.95	12.15%
TW:3207	Yao Sheng Electronic Co., Ltd.	29.50	-36.50	-55.30%
TW:3550	Copartner Technology Corporation	18.45	5.05	37.69%
TW:6156	Song Shang Electronics Co., Ltd.	21.25	1.34	6.74%

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Date of analysis: Nov 09, 2026

Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd. AI Stock Analysis