JF Technology Berhad (0146.KL) — Stock Score Summary

JF Technology Berhad (0146.KL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 61/100 based on Quality (58/100), Value (33/100), and Momentum (54/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. JF Technology is a Malaysian manufacturer of high-performance test contacting solutions for the semiconductor industry. As advanced packaging and testing capacity shifts to Southeast Asia (particularly Malaysia) to mitigate geopolitical risks, JF Tech is well-positioned to capture localized demand. However, its small scale and lack of direct proprietary IP in high-end CoWoS packaging limit our ability to make this a high-conviction portfolio holding.

JF Technology Berhad designs and manufactures high-performance test sockets and interface solutions used in the testing of integrated circuits (ICs). The company's competitive moat is its extensive global patent portfolio and proprietary technology, which are critical for high-frequency and automotive semiconductor testing. It operates as a high-margin, IP-rich niche leader in the global semiconductor back-end testing industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.15
Market Cap$155M
P/E (TTM)63.00
Price/Book3.94
Return on Equity6.7%
Return on Invested Capital2.8%
Debt/Equity4.96
Gross Margin53.3%
Operating Margin18.5%
Revenue Growth119.8%
Dividend Yield0.8%
Free Cash Flow$704K

JF Technology Berhad operates in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry, part of the Technology sector (Malaysia).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JF Technology Berhad’s (0146.KL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for JF Technology Berhad (0146.KL) is 61/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (58), Value (33), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does JF Technology Berhad have an economic moat?
JF Technology Berhad (0146.KL) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is JF Technology Berhad a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for JF Technology Berhad (0146.KL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 61/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is JF Technology Berhad in?
JF Technology Berhad (0146.KL) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry (Malaysia).