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2204.TW

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China Motor Corporation · Consumer Cyclical · Taiwan · $964M · Avg Vol: $3M/d

43
StockRank
Q
39
V
54
M
41
P/E (TTM)
10.2x
ROE
7.8%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
6.4%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

China Motor Corporation manufactures and distributes automobiles in Taiwan. It is a low-growth, cyclical business with high capital requirements and no clear global expansion runway, failing all core investment lenses.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

China Motor Corporation (CMC) is a leading Taiwanese automotive manufacturer specializing in light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and passenger cars, operating long-standing partnerships with Mitsubishi Motors and SAIC's MG brand. CMC holds a dominant, near-monopoly market share in Taiwan's LCV segment, supported by a highly localized supply chain and extensive dealership network. The company is actively expanding its electric vehicle portfolio, including self-developed electric scooters and electric commercial vans, to capture the green transition.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGR
Revenue933.8M1.2B1.2B1.0B2.8%
EPS0.24-0.450.330.23-1.5%
Shares553.6M553.6M553.6M553.6M0.0%
Debt2.2M98.5M127.0M199.3M227.8M220.0%
Equity1.0B1.1B1.2B1.2B5.4%
Op CF55.7M134.6M8.2M34.8M-14.5%
Inv CF-66.3M-162.6M8.1M-8.8M
Fin CF-105.8M-67.8M-14.1M-65.8M
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PRICE (1Y)+1.7%
1.641.681.711.751.79May 12Jun 2Jun 23
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$1.73
RSI (14)
54.3
52W High
$2.05
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
39
ROIC
7.6%47.5
ROE
7.8%49.0
GP/Assets
9.6%15.5
Op. Margin
4.6%39.4
FCF/Assets
-2.3%18.2
Piotroski
414.1
Int. Cover
50.0x87.8
D/E Ratio
0.12x82.0
Current Ratio
1.17x30.1
Value
54
P/E (TTM)
10.2x79.4
EV/EBITDA
18.0x20.9
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
1.0x69.4
P/S
0.9x50.0
Div Yield
6.4%90.4
Momentum
41
52W High %
84%68.8
RS 6M
-74%10.0
SMA 50/200
0.94x37.7
EPS Rev 4W
+0.5%77.4
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
42.1
Q Growth
2%44.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$964M
P/E (Forward)
7.7x
Gross Margin
15.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 2204.TW are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
2204.TWChina Motor Corporation(you)$964M43HOLD
2206.TWSanyang Motor Co., Ltd.$1.5B37HOLD
2201.TWYulon Motor Company Ltd.$927M26SELL
2227.TWYulon Nissan Motor Co., Ltd$467M26SELL
2258.TWFOXTRON VEHICLE TECHS CO LTD$1.9B1STRONG SELL
1434.TWFormosa Taffeta Co., Ltd.$898M45HOLD
5903.TWOTaiwan FamilyMart Co., Ltd.$1.3B40HOLD
1419.TWShinkong Textile Co., Ltd.$626M42HOLD
5340.TWOBaotek Industrial Materials Ltd.$610M42HOLD
8255.TWOActron Technology Corporation$690M39HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 7.3% · P/E 17.1x · Gross margin 23.0%

China Motor Corporation (2204.TW) — Stock Score Summary

China Motor Corporation (2204.TW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 43/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (54/100), and Momentum (41/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. China Motor Corporation manufactures and distributes automobiles in Taiwan. It is a low-growth, cyclical business with high capital requirements and no clear global expansion runway, failing all core investment lenses.

China Motor Corporation (CMC) is a leading Taiwanese automotive manufacturer specializing in light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and passenger cars, operating long-standing partnerships with Mitsubishi Motors and SAIC's MG brand. CMC holds a dominant, near-monopoly market share in Taiwan's LCV segment, supported by a highly localized supply chain and extensive dealership network. The company is actively expanding its electric vehicle portfolio, including self-developed electric scooters and electric commercial vans, to capture the green transition.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.73
Market Cap$964M
P/E (TTM)10.18
P/E (Forward)7.65
Price/Book0.97
Return on Equity7.8%
Return on Invested Capital7.6%
Debt/Equity11.57
Gross Margin15.4%
Operating Margin4.6%
Revenue Growth18.4%
Dividend Yield6.4%
Free Cash Flow$-1M

China Motor Corporation operates in the Auto Manufacturers industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (Taiwan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China Motor Corporation’s (2204.TW) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for China Motor Corporation (2204.TW) is 43/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (54), and Momentum (41) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does China Motor Corporation have an economic moat?
China Motor Corporation (2204.TW) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. 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 China Motor Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for China Motor Corporation (2204.TW) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 43/100. 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 China Motor Corporation in?
China Motor Corporation (2204.TW) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Manufacturers industry (Taiwan).