United Microelectronics (TPE:2303) Tariff Resilience Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TPE:2303 United Microelectronics Corp TPE:2303
73 GF Score
Price NT$160.00
GF Value NT$51.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is United Microelectronics Tariff Resilience Score?

United Microelectronics TPE:2303 -3.61% 73 Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2303 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$51.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 996 Semiconductors companies, United Microelectronics ranks better than 97.79% on this metric.

United Microelectronics has the Tariff Resilience Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

United Microelectronics has UMC is moderately exposed to tariffs due to its global semiconductor supply chain. However, its diversified manufacturing locations and strong industry position provide some resilience. The company can leverage alternative suppliers and adjust pricing.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes United Microelectronics might have Average Resilient.

United Microelectronics  (TPE:2303) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

United Microelectronics Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

TPE:2303 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, United Microelectronics's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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.

United Microelectronics Tariff Resilience Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, United Microelectronics's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Microelectronics's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 mean?
United Microelectronics (TPE:2303) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, United Microelectronics ranks #22 out of 996 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is United Microelectronics' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
United Microelectronics' current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, United Microelectronics ranks #22 out of 996 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Microelectronics has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Microelectronics' Tariff Resilience Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, United Microelectronics ranks #22 out of 996 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places United Microelectronics in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Semiconductors company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. United Microelectronics's current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Microelectronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Microelectronics (TPE:2303) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$51.17, compared to a current price of NT$160.00 — trading 212.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. United Microelectronics' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Microelectronics (TPE:2303), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Jul. 16, 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 United Microelectronics (TPE:2303) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Microelectronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$160.00 is trading 212.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$51.17. GuruFocus considers United Microelectronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2303:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 6
  • GF Value™: NT$51.17 vs. price of NT$160.00 (212.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2303 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

United Microelectronics Business Description

Address No. 3, Li-Hsin 2nd Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN
Founded in 1980, United Microelectronics is the world's third-largest dedicated chip foundry, with close to 5% market share in 2025 after TSMC and SMIC. UMC's headquarters are in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and it operates 12 fabs in Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan and Singapore, with additional sales offices in Europe, the US, and South Korea. UMC features a diverse customer base that includes Texas Instruments, MediaTek, Intel, Broadcom, Novatek, and Realtek, supplying a wide range of products applied in communications, display, memory, automotive and more. UMC employs about 19,000 people as of February 2025.
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