Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) OCF Margin %: -12.62% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:6438 Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd TPE:6438
78 GF Score
Price NT$144.00
GF Value NT$164.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Symtek Automation Asia Co OCF Margin %?

Symtek Automation Asia Co TPE:6438 +0.35% 78 OCF Margin % is -12.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6438 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$164.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,045 Industrial Products companies, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks worse than 83.88% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-220 Mil. Symtek Automation Asia Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,745 Mil. Therefore, Symtek Automation Asia Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.62%.

As of today, Symtek Automation Asia Co's current OCF Yield % is -3.11%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Symtek Automation Asia Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:6438' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.35   Med: 11.49   Max: 23.23
Current: -5.52


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Symtek Automation Asia Co was 23.23%. The lowest was -6.35%. And the median was 11.49%.

TPE:6438's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
83.88% of 3045 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.85 vs TPE:6438: -5.52


Symtek Automation Asia Co OCF Margin % Related Terms


Symtek Automation Asia Co OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Symtek Automation Asia Co's OCF Margin % 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.

Symtek Automation Asia Co OCF Margin % Chart

Symtek Automation Asia Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Symtek Automation Asia Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:6438 vs GEV, ETN, PH: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Symtek Automation Asia Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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.


Symtek Automation Asia Co OCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Symtek Automation Asia Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Symtek Automation Asia Co's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Symtek Automation Asia Co OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Symtek Automation Asia Co's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-144.95/6467.437
=-2.24 %

Symtek Automation Asia Co's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-220.186/1744.783
=-12.62 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -12.62% mean?
Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) has a OCF Margin % of -12.62% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #2554 out of 3045 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Symtek Automation Asia Co's current OCF Margin % is -12.62%. Based on the distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #2554 out of 3045 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Symtek Automation Asia Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symtek Automation Asia Co's OCF Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #2554 out of 3045 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Symtek Automation Asia Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.85. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.85, based on 3,045 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current OCF Margin % is -12.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$164.62, compared to a current price of NT$144.00 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -12.62%. Symtek Automation Asia Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438), the current OCF Margin % is -12.62% 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$144.00 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$164.62. GuruFocus considers Symtek Automation Asia Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6438:

  • OCF Margin %: -12.62%
  • GF Value™: NT$164.62 vs. price of NT$144.00 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Symtek Automation Asia Co Business Description

Address No. 421, Rongmin Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan, TWN, 32080
Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd is engaged in providing automation solutions, mainly in industrial automation planning, design, development, production, installation, and after-sales service. The company's product portfolio includes printed circuit boards, flexible boards, photonics, semiconductors, and logistical products. The company has three operating segments: Semiconductor Carriers - PCB Automation Equipment; Semiconductor Packaging and Testing - LCD Panel Automation; and Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation segment.
78GF Score

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NT$144.00
Price
NT$164.62
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