IMOS (ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES) Net Cash per Share: $-6.98 (As of Mar. 2026)

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IMOS ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc IMOS
69 GF Score
Price $55.17
GF Value $29.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Net Cash per Share?

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES IMOS -7.71% 69 Net Cash per Share is $-6.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IMOS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Semiconductors companies, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks worse than 277008.03% on this metric.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

IMOS's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 15.47
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES  (NAS:IMOS) Net Cash per Share Explanation

Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

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ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Net Cash per Share Related Terms


ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Net Cash per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Net Cash per Share Chart

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.98 -9.13 -7.88 -4.26 -5.82

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Net Cash per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -19.32 -18.49 -5.82 -6.98

IMOS vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Net Cash per Share Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Price-to-Net-Cash vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.


IMOS
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ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Net Cash per Share Calculation

In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(477.733-681.459-0)/34.999
=-5.82

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(391.76-634.576-0)/34.771
=-6.98

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of $-6.98 mean?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) has a Net Cash per Share of $-6.98 as of Mar. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #999999 out of 361 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Net Cash per Share too high?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Net Cash per Share is $-6.98. Based on the distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #999999 out of 361 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Net Cash per Share compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #999999 out of 361 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 15.47. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Semiconductors company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Semiconductors companies is 15.47, based on 361 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 15.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Net Cash per Share is $-6.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.47, compared to a current price of $55.17 — trading 87.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-6.98. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS), the current Net Cash per Share is $-6.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $55.17 is trading 87.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.47. GuruFocus considers ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IMOS:

  • Net Cash per Share: $-6.98
  • GF Value™: $29.47 vs. price of $55.17 (87.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the IMOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Business Description

Other Exchanges 8150:TaiwanCPIA:Germany
Address No.1, Yanfa 1st Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-integration and high-precision integrated circuits and related assembly and testing services. The company's segments include Testing, Assembly, Testing, and Assembly for LCD, OLED, and other Display Panel Driver Semiconductors (LCDD), Bumping, and others. It derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan followed by Japan, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and others.
69GF Score

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