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DFI Inc. · Technology · Taiwan · $232M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

48
StockRank
Q
46
V
60
M
32
P/E (TTM)
25.3x
ROE
5.6%
D/E
0.7x
Dividend %
3.9%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

DFI Inc. is a leading Taiwanese industrial PC manufacturer well-positioned to benefit from the automation and localization of manufacturing hubs. As factories nearshore and integrate edge-AI, DFI's specialized hardware should see steady demand. However, its lower quality score and cyclical industrial capex exposure prevent a high-conviction buy today.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

DFI Inc. is a leading global provider of high-performance industrial computers (IPCs), embedded motherboards, and customization services for automation, medical, and military applications. As a key member of the Qisda Group, the company leverages extensive manufacturing resources and supply chain synergies to deliver highly reliable, long-lifecycle computing solutions. Its advanced customization capabilities and global technical support network serve as a strong competitive moat in the high-barrier industrial IoT market.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGR
Revenue350M293M302M347M-0.4%
EPS0.170.150.100.11-13.7%
Shares114M114M114M114M-0.0%
Debt120M68M110M109M-3.0%
Equity103M101M112M108M1.6%
Op CF20M50M30M23M4.6%
Inv CF-9M11M-37M-5M
Fin CF-11M-69M38M-21M
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PRICE (1M)+2.7%
1.871.942.012.072.14May 8May 29Jun 18
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$1.94
RSI (14)
41.6
52W High
$2.72
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
46
ROIC
6.9%50.1
ROE
5.6%44.0
GP/Assets
23.1%57.0
Op. Margin
5.6%46.2
FCF/Assets
1.1%45.2
Piotroski
79.5
Int. Cover
7.2x45.7
D/E Ratio
0.69x21.5
Current Ratio
1.45x29.5
Value
60
P/E (TTM)
25.3x61.1
EV/EBITDA
15.2x49.2
P/FCF
1720.1x33.4
P/B
2.2x63.6
P/S
0.6x88.1
Div Yield
3.9%87.3
Momentum
32
52W High %
71%43.9
RS 6M
-68%11.7
SMA 50/200
0.96x33.0
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
52.4
Q Growth
-19%23.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$232M
P/E (Forward)
13.0x
Gross Margin
25.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 2397.TW are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
2397.TWDFI Inc.(you)$232M48HOLD
2465.TWLeadtek Research Inc.$248M45HOLD
6117.TWIn Win Development Inc.$248M59HOLD
2399.TWBiostar Microtech International Corp.$272M60HOLD
2417.TWAVerMedia Technologies, Inc.$201M30SELL
8076.TWOFirich Enterprises Co., Ltd.$224M27SELL
2331.TWElitegroup Computer Systems Co.,Ltd.$394M36HOLD
6591.TWSun Max Tech Limited$75M47HOLD
3535.TWFavite, Inc.$309M30SELL
2349.TWRITEK Corporation$309M29SELL

Peer medians: ROE 7.5% · P/E 34.5x · Gross margin 24.0%

DFI Inc. (2397.TW) — Stock Score Summary

DFI Inc. (2397.TW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 48/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (60/100), and Momentum (32/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. DFI Inc. is a leading Taiwanese industrial PC manufacturer well-positioned to benefit from the automation and localization of manufacturing hubs. As factories nearshore and integrate edge-AI, DFI's specialized hardware should see steady demand. However, its lower quality score and cyclical industrial capex exposure prevent a high-conviction buy today.

DFI Inc. is a leading global provider of high-performance industrial computers (IPCs), embedded motherboards, and customization services for automation, medical, and military applications. As a key member of the Qisda Group, the company leverages extensive manufacturing resources and supply chain synergies to deliver highly reliable, long-lifecycle computing solutions. Its advanced customization capabilities and global technical support network serve as a strong competitive moat in the high-barrier industrial IoT market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.94
Market Cap$232M
P/E (TTM)25.32
P/E (Forward)12.98
Price/Book2.23
Return on Equity5.6%
Return on Invested Capital6.9%
Debt/Equity68.80
Gross Margin25.1%
Operating Margin5.6%
Revenue Growth18.5%
Dividend Yield3.9%
Free Cash Flow$135K

DFI Inc. operates in the Computer Hardware industry, part of the Technology sector (Taiwan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DFI Inc.’s (2397.TW) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for DFI Inc. (2397.TW) is 48/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (60), and Momentum (32) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does DFI Inc. have an economic moat?
DFI Inc. (2397.TW) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. 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 DFI Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for DFI Inc. (2397.TW) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 48/100. 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 DFI Inc. in?
DFI Inc. (2397.TW) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Computer Hardware industry (Taiwan).