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iSTART-TEK INC. · Technology · Taiwan · $89M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

31
StockRank
Q
37
V
35
M
50
P/E (TTM)
—
ROE
-24.5%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
—
Director Trades · 180d
None in 180d →
Buybacks · 180d
None in 180d →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

iSTART-TEK is a small-cap Taiwanese memory testing and repair IP provider. While operating in a niche, it lacks the scale, financial strength, and market dominance required for our high-conviction portfolio.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

iSTART-TEK INC. is a specialized semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and EDA tool provider focusing on memory testing and repair solutions for System-on-Chip (SoC) designs. The company's proprietary software tools automate the insertion of built-in self-test (BIST) and self-repair (BISR) circuits, significantly improving chip yield and reliability. iSTART-TEK occupies a highly specialized niche, serving leading global IC design houses and semiconductor foundries.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year20212022202320242025CAGR
Revenue—772,9811M773,3953M63.0%
EPS-0.06-0.06-0.08-0.10——
Shares—26M26M26M28M+7.8%
Debt—193,946153,608206,627152,302-7.7%
Equity—10M8M6M8M-6.2%
Op CF—-1M-2M-2M-2M—
Inv CF—-3M1M3M969,890—
Fin CF—4M749,689-101,6734M—
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PRICE (1M)-27.4%
2.662.933.193.463.73May 5May 26Jun 15
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$2.71
RSI (14)
42.5
52W High
$4.67
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
37
ROIC
-21.1%6.8
ROE
-24.5%8.1
GP/Assets
36.5%77.7
Op. Margin
-29.5%8.9
FCF/Assets
-23.7%4.6
Piotroski
—4.4
Int. Cover
-50.0x2.7
D/E Ratio
0.02x85.9
Current Ratio
6.45x92.0
Value
35
P/E (TTM)
—N/A
EV/EBITDA
-41.5x91.1
P/FCF
—N/A
P/B
8.6x17.5
P/S
24.9x7.1
Div Yield
—N/A
Momentum
50
52W High %
58%24.7
RS 6M
53%80.0
SMA 50/200
1.48x87.9
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
—N/A
Q Growth
—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$89M
P/E (Forward)
—
Gross Margin
98.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 6786.TWO are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
6786.TWOiSTART-TEK INC.(you)$89M31SELL
3346.TWLaster Tech Co., Ltd.$82M34SELL
3437.TWAdvanced Optoelectronic Technology Inc.$110M31SELL
6129.TWOPrinceton Technology Corporation$96M27SELL
3438.TWOAdvanced Analog Technology, Inc.$107M38HOLD
3094.TWDavicom Semiconductor, Inc.$90M42HOLD
5302.TWOSyntek Semiconductor Co., Ltd.$55M29SELL
3339.TWOTekcore Co., Ltd$97M19STRONG SELL
6695.TWiCatch Technology, Inc.$179M30SELL
6552.TWJMC Electronics Co., Ltd.$92M16STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 7.5% · P/E 34.1x · Gross margin 24.0%

iSTART-TEK INC. (6786.TWO) — Stock Score Summary

iSTART-TEK INC. (6786.TWO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 31/100 based on Quality (37/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (50/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. iSTART-TEK is a small-cap Taiwanese memory testing and repair IP provider. While operating in a niche, it lacks the scale, financial strength, and market dominance required for our high-conviction portfolio.

iSTART-TEK INC. is a specialized semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and EDA tool provider focusing on memory testing and repair solutions for System-on-Chip (SoC) designs. The company's proprietary software tools automate the insertion of built-in self-test (BIST) and self-repair (BISR) circuits, significantly improving chip yield and reliability. iSTART-TEK occupies a highly specialized niche, serving leading global IC design houses and semiconductor foundries.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$2.71
Market Cap$89M
Price/Book8.62
Return on Equity-24.5%
Return on Invested Capital-21.1%
Debt/Equity1.92
Gross Margin98.7%
Operating Margin-29.5%
Revenue Growth268.7%
Free Cash Flow$-68K

iSTART-TEK INC. operates in the Semiconductors industry, part of the Technology sector (Taiwan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is iSTART-TEK INC.’s (6786.TWO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for iSTART-TEK INC. (6786.TWO) is 31/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (37), Value (35), and Momentum (50) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does iSTART-TEK INC. have an economic moat?
iSTART-TEK INC. (6786.TWO) has a Quality factor score of 37/100. 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 iSTART-TEK INC. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for iSTART-TEK INC. (6786.TWO) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 31/100. 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 iSTART-TEK INC. in?
iSTART-TEK INC. (6786.TWO) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductors industry (Taiwan).
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