GlobalWafers Co Ltd (6488)

Currency in TWD
941.00
-52.00(-5.24%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
931.001,005.00
52 wk Range
333.001,600.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
883.00 / 885.00
Prev. Close
370
Open
991
Day's Range
931-1,005
52 wk Range
333-1,600
Volume
8.04M
Average Vol. (3m)
8.64M
1-Year Change
157.1038%
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
1,057.14
Upside
+12.34%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

GlobalWafers Co Ltd News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
3 Hold
3 Sell
Ratings:
14 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 1,057.14
(+12.34% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Hold800.00-14.98%555.00MaintainAug 06, 2026
Nomura/Instinet
Buy1,800.00+91.29%1,200.00MaintainJul 13, 2026
Nomura/Instinet
Buy1,200.00+27.52%850.00MaintainJun 30, 2026
Nomura/Instinet
Buy850.00-9.67%480.00UpgradeMay 21, 2026
Goldman Sachs
Hold620.00-34.11%500.00MaintainMay 06, 2026

GlobalWafers Co Ltd Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Q2 revenue rose 8.8% sequentially to TWD 15.2B; H1 EPS surged 80% YoY to TWD 11.87 driven by AI demand and non-operating gains.
  • Gross margin fell 5.5 pts YoY to 20.7% due to weak 2025 pricing, ramp-up costs, Texas facility depreciation, and higher freight/energy costs.
  • Fire at Novara 8-inch plant expected to impact operations; 300mm production unaffected, partial restart planned mid-August with insurance pending.
  • FY 2026 revenue guidance flat to slightly up vs 2025; meaningful growth expected in 2027 from new capacity and higher pricing/better mix.
  • Supply-demand tightening across wafer sizes; SiC reaching full utilization H2 2026, spot pricing H2 2026/Q1 2027 to exceed H1 levels.
Last Updated: 08/04/2026, 05:28 AM
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GlobalWafers investor slides for Q2/2026
GlobalWafers Q2 2026 slides
Last Update: Aug 04, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 04, 2026
EPS / Forecast
7.90 / 4.94
Revenue / Forecast
15.21B / 15.33B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 20.56%
Dividend Yield
2.08%
Industry Median 1.01%
Annualized Payout
7.70
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-20.55%
Growth Streak

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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
48.2x31.6x12.3x
PEG Ratio
0.930.580.01
Price / Book
4.9x5.5x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
8.2x5.5x2.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−1.6%30.2%35.3%
Fair Value Upside
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GlobalWafers Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, researches, develops, designs, manufactures and sells semiconductor ingots/wafers in Taiwan and internationally. The company offers Epi wafers, polished wafers, diffusion wafers, annealed wafers, SOI wafers, FZ wafers, and compound wafers, as well as epitaxial wafer and silicon ingot. It also provides technical and management information consulting services. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
88.15M18.44%86.65B
Other Institutional Investors
266.69M55.78%262.16B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
123.27M25.78%121.18B
Total
478.11M100.00%469.99B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Sino-American Silicon Products Inc.46.64%223,007,864219,216,730
Massachusetts Financial Services Company2.99%14,315,54414,072,180

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FAQ

What Is the GlobalWafers (6488) Stock Price Today?

The GlobalWafers stock price today is 941.00 TWD.

What Stock Exchange Does GlobalWafers Trade On?

GlobalWafers is listed and trades on the Taipei Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for GlobalWafers?

The stock symbol for GlobalWafers is "6488."

Does GlobalWafers Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The GlobalWafers dividend yield is 0.82%.

What Is the GlobalWafers Market Cap?

As of today, GlobalWafers market cap is 449.91B TWD.

What Is GlobalWafers's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The GlobalWafers EPS (TTM) is 20.56.

When Is the Next GlobalWafers Earnings Date?

GlobalWafers will release its next earnings report on Nov 10, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is 6488 a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.

How Many Times Has GlobalWafers Stock Split?

GlobalWafers has split 1 times.

What is the current trading status of GlobalWafers (6488)?

As of Aug 21, 2026, GlobalWafers (6488) is trading at a price of 941.00 TWD, with a previous close of 370.00 TWD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 931.00 TWD to 1,005.00 TWD, while its 52-week range spans from 333.00 TWD to 1,600.00 TWD.

What Is GlobalWafers (6488) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for GlobalWafers is 1,057.14 TWD, with a high estimate of 2000 TWD and a low estimate of 473 TWD. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 3 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +12.34% Upside potential.
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