Question 1

Do analysts prefer UMC or ADI?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics currently has a consensus target price of $8.60, indicating a potential downside of 56.70%. Analog Devices has a consensus target price of $454.63, indicating a potential upside of 24.88%. Given Analog Devices' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Analog Devices is more favorable than United Microelectronics. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score United Microelectronics 3 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Analog Devices 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 26 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Question 2

Is UMC or ADI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Analog Devices pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. United Microelectronics pays out 29.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Analog Devices pays out 52.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Analog Devices has increased its dividend for 23 consecutive years. United Microelectronics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 3

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, UMC or ADI?

Accepted Answer

Analog Devices has higher revenue and earnings than United Microelectronics. United Microelectronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Analog Devices, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio United Microelectronics $7.57B 6.61 $1.29B $1.07 18.56 Analog Devices $11.02B 16.01 $2.27B $8.43 43.19

Question 4

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in UMC or ADI?

Accepted Answer

5.1% of United Microelectronics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.8% of Analog Devices shares are held by institutional investors. 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Analog Devices shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is UMC or ADI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics has a net margin of 33.18% compared to Analog Devices' net margin of 29.79%. United Microelectronics' return on equity of 21.00% beat Analog Devices' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets United Microelectronics 33.18% 21.00% 13.87% Analog Devices 29.79% 16.39% 11.49%

Question 6

Which has more volatility & risk, UMC or ADI?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its share price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Analog Devices has a beta of 1.2, suggesting that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media refer more to UMC or ADI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Analog Devices had 59 more articles in the media than United Microelectronics. MarketBeat recorded 61 mentions for Analog Devices and 2 mentions for United Microelectronics. Analog Devices' average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat United Microelectronics' score of 1.12 indicating that Analog Devices is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Microelectronics 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Analog Devices 55 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts recommend QCOM or UMC?

Accepted Answer

Qualcomm presently has a consensus target price of $203.76, suggesting a potential upside of 19.80%. United Microelectronics has a consensus target price of $8.60, suggesting a potential downside of 56.70%. Given Qualcomm's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Qualcomm is more favorable than United Microelectronics. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Qualcomm 2 Sell rating(s) 20 Hold rating(s) 13 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.41 United Microelectronics 3 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 9

Is QCOM or UMC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Qualcomm pays an annual dividend of $3.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Qualcomm pays out 42.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Microelectronics pays out 29.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Qualcomm has increased its dividend for 23 consecutive years. Qualcomm is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has higher valuation and earnings, QCOM or UMC?

Accepted Answer

Qualcomm has higher revenue and earnings than United Microelectronics. United Microelectronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Qualcomm, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Qualcomm $44.07B 4.05 $5.54B $8.64 19.69 United Microelectronics $7.57B 6.61 $1.29B $1.07 18.56

Question 11

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of QCOM or UMC?

Accepted Answer

74.3% of Qualcomm shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.1% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Qualcomm shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is QCOM or UMC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics has a net margin of 33.18% compared to Qualcomm's net margin of 21.01%. Qualcomm's return on equity of 38.36% beat United Microelectronics' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Qualcomm 21.01% 38.36% 17.48% United Microelectronics 33.18% 21.00% 13.87%

Question 13

Which has more volatility & risk, QCOM or UMC?

Accepted Answer

Qualcomm has a beta of 1.65, meaning that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Microelectronics has a beta of 1.6, meaning that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to QCOM or UMC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Qualcomm had 72 more articles in the media than United Microelectronics. MarketBeat recorded 74 mentions for Qualcomm and 2 mentions for United Microelectronics. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat United Microelectronics' score of 1.12 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Qualcomm 59 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive United Microelectronics 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts recommend UMC or ASX?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics presently has a consensus price target of $8.60, suggesting a potential downside of 56.70%. Given United Microelectronics' higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe United Microelectronics is more favorable than ASE Technology. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score United Microelectronics 3 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 ASE Technology 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67

Question 16

Is UMC or ASX a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. ASE Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. United Microelectronics pays out 29.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ASE Technology pays out 34.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. United Microelectronics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 17

Which has higher valuation and earnings, UMC or ASX?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics has higher earnings, but lower revenue than ASE Technology. United Microelectronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ASE Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio United Microelectronics $7.57B 6.61 $1.29B $1.07 18.56 ASE Technology $711.21B 0.12 $1.28B $0.86 42.93

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in UMC or ASX?

Accepted Answer

5.1% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.8% of ASE Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 22.9% of ASE Technology shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 19

Is UMC or ASX more profitable?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics has a net margin of 33.18% compared to ASE Technology's net margin of 8.52%. United Microelectronics' return on equity of 21.00% beat ASE Technology's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets United Microelectronics 33.18% 21.00% 13.87% ASE Technology 8.52% 16.12% 6.47%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, UMC or ASX?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASE Technology has a beta of 1.71, suggesting that its stock price is 71% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to UMC or ASX?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, ASE Technology had 4 more articles in the media than United Microelectronics. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for ASE Technology and 2 mentions for United Microelectronics. United Microelectronics' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat ASE Technology's score of 0.51 indicating that United Microelectronics is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Microelectronics 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive ASE Technology 2 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts rate UMC or MPWR?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics presently has a consensus target price of $8.60, suggesting a potential downside of 56.70%. Monolithic Power Systems has a consensus target price of $1,731.42, suggesting a potential upside of 36.20%. Given Monolithic Power Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Monolithic Power Systems is more favorable than United Microelectronics. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score United Microelectronics 3 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Monolithic Power Systems 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 12 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.93

Question 23

Is UMC or MPWR a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Monolithic Power Systems pays an annual dividend of $8.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. United Microelectronics pays out 29.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Monolithic Power Systems pays out 49.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Monolithic Power Systems has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years. United Microelectronics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 24

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, UMC or MPWR?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics has higher revenue and earnings than Monolithic Power Systems. United Microelectronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Monolithic Power Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio United Microelectronics $7.57B 6.61 $1.29B $1.07 18.56 Monolithic Power Systems $2.79B 22.39 $621.48M $16.31 77.94

Question 25

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of UMC or MPWR?

Accepted Answer

5.1% of United Microelectronics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.5% of Monolithic Power Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of Monolithic Power Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 26

Is UMC or MPWR more profitable?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics has a net margin of 33.18% compared to Monolithic Power Systems' net margin of 24.41%. Monolithic Power Systems' return on equity of 22.31% beat United Microelectronics' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets United Microelectronics 33.18% 21.00% 13.87% Monolithic Power Systems 24.41% 22.31% 18.67%

Question 27

Which has more risk and volatility, UMC or MPWR?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics has a beta of 1.6, indicating that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Monolithic Power Systems has a beta of 1.69, indicating that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media refer more to UMC or MPWR?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Monolithic Power Systems had 38 more articles in the media than United Microelectronics. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for Monolithic Power Systems and 2 mentions for United Microelectronics. Monolithic Power Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.59 beat United Microelectronics' score of 1.12 indicating that Monolithic Power Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Microelectronics 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Monolithic Power Systems 37 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 29

Do analysts rate NXPI or UMC?

Accepted Answer

NXP Semiconductors presently has a consensus target price of $305.43, indicating a potential upside of 35.61%. United Microelectronics has a consensus target price of $8.60, indicating a potential downside of 56.70%. Given NXP Semiconductors' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe NXP Semiconductors is more favorable than United Microelectronics. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score NXP Semiconductors 1 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 16 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.58 United Microelectronics 3 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 30

Is NXPI or UMC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

NXP Semiconductors pays an annual dividend of $4.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. NXP Semiconductors pays out 34.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Microelectronics pays out 29.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Question 31

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, NXPI or UMC?

Accepted Answer

NXP Semiconductors has higher revenue and earnings than United Microelectronics. United Microelectronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NXP Semiconductors, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio NXP Semiconductors $13.19B 4.31 $2.02B $11.72 19.22 United Microelectronics $7.57B 6.61 $1.29B $1.07 18.56

Question 32

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in NXPI or UMC?

Accepted Answer

90.5% of NXP Semiconductors shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.1% of United Microelectronics shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of NXP Semiconductors shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is NXPI or UMC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

United Microelectronics has a net margin of 33.18% compared to NXP Semiconductors' net margin of 22.56%. NXP Semiconductors' return on equity of 27.83% beat United Microelectronics' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets NXP Semiconductors 22.56% 27.83% 11.07% United Microelectronics 33.18% 21.00% 13.87%

Question 34

Which has more risk & volatility, NXPI or UMC?

Accepted Answer

NXP Semiconductors has a beta of 1.81, meaning that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Microelectronics has a beta of 1.6, meaning that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media refer more to NXPI or UMC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, NXP Semiconductors had 40 more articles in the media than United Microelectronics. MarketBeat recorded 42 mentions for NXP Semiconductors and 2 mentions for United Microelectronics. NXP Semiconductors' average media sentiment score of 1.40 beat United Microelectronics' score of 1.12 indicating that NXP Semiconductors is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment NXP Semiconductors 33 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive United Microelectronics 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	United Microelectronics	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Industry	Technology Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$50.00B	$106.69B	$29.53B	$23.99B
Dividend Yield	1.55%	1.62%	2.74%	3.72%
P/E Ratio	18.56	74.78	76.05	29.78
Price / Sales	6.61	85.22	588.05	16.78
Price / Cash	15.72	61.39	48.04	19.75
Price / Book	4.29	10.14	7.84	4.81
Net Income	$1.29B	$1.85B	$677.18M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	4.32%	-0.93%	0.64%	-1.00%
1 Month Performance	4.50%	2.04%	4.06%	1.44%
1 Year Performance	201.37%	95.37%	186.81%	12.69%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
UMC United Microelectronics	3.3161 of 5 stars	$19.86 +0.4%	$8.60 -56.7%	+201.7%	$50.00B	$7.57B	18.56	19,097	Positive News
ADI Analog Devices	5 of 5 stars	$371.17 -0.5%	$454.63 +22.5%	+44.0%	$180.79B	$11.02B	44.03	24,500	Positive News Insider Trade
QCOM Qualcomm	4.733 of 5 stars	$158.53 -1.4%	$203.63 +28.5%	+2.2%	$168.83B	$44.07B	18.35	52,000	Positive News Analyst Revision
ASX ASE Technology	3.1871 of 5 stars	$36.25 -0.7%	N/A	+281.9%	$81.61B	$20.73B	42.15	105,947
MPWR Monolithic Power Systems	4.9187 of 5 stars	$1,285.03 -2.4%	$1,731.42 +34.7%	+50.3%	$64.69B	$2.79B	78.79	4,501	Positive News

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Is UMC or ADI a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, UMC or ADI?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, UMC or ADI?

Does the media refer more to UMC or ADI?

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Which has higher valuation and earnings, UMC or ASX?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in UMC or ASX?

Is UMC or ASX more profitable?

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