JPMorgan cuts ASM Pacific stock rating, slashes price target

Published 01/05/2025, 05:24
JPMorgan cuts ASM Pacific stock rating, slashes price target

On Thursday, JPMorgan analysts adjusted their stance on ASM Pacific Technology (522:HK) (OTC: ASMVY), downgrading the stock from Overweight to Neutral. Concurrently, they significantly reduced the company’s price target to HK$58.00, a substantial decrease from the previous HK$90.00. The downgrade comes as the stock has fallen nearly 39% over the past six months, with InvestingPro data showing the company currently trading at a P/E ratio of 62.8.

The revision by JPMorgan comes amid concerns over a weakening macroeconomic environment that could delay a cyclical recovery, potentially affecting large segments of ASM Pacific Technology’s business. The analysts noted that while the company’s Through-Silicon Via (TSV) business continues to exhibit strength, the competitive landscape within the High Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND) Memory (HBM) sector—the main growth driver for TSV—is becoming increasingly complex. For the $2.8 billion market cap company, these challenges are significant, though InvestingPro analysis indicates the company maintains a FAIR financial health score. Furthermore, the widespread adoption of logic, which is still uncertain, adds to the challenges faced by the company.

JPMorgan’s analysis suggests that in the near term, ASM Pacific Technology is unlikely to engage in significant restructuring or return capital to shareholders. This lack of proactive measures could mean that the company will continue to experience negative operating leverage, without a clear safeguard for the stock price during a potential downturn in mainstream semiconductor and Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) markets. Despite these concerns, the company has maintained dividend payments for 34 consecutive years, demonstrating long-term financial stability.

The analysts also expressed concerns over the predictability of ASM Pacific Technology’s Advanced Packaging (NYSE:PKG) revenue growth. This uncertainty is partly due to the lack of visibility regarding repeat orders from a key customer, SK Hynix, and the increased competition for Through-Silicon Via (TSV) project wins among semiconductor customers. These factors contribute to a more challenging forecast for the company’s financial performance. InvestingPro subscribers can access additional insights, including 7 more ProTips and detailed financial metrics to better evaluate the company’s prospects in this challenging environment.

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