Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (688981.SS) — Stock Score Summary

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (688981.SS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 14/100 based on Quality (38/100), Value (15/100), and Momentum (45/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. As China's leading semiconductor foundry, SMIC is the cornerstone of the nation's chip self-sufficiency drive. However, its capital expenditures are massive, ROIC is structurally depressed by state-directed investment goals, and it faces severe US export controls on advanced nodes, violating the Terry Smith quality lens.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is the largest and most advanced pure-play semiconductor foundry in mainland China, offering wafer fabrication and testing services. Backed by state support, the company serves as a critical pillar for China's semiconductor self-sufficiency strategy, manufacturing chips for consumer electronics, communications, and automotive sectors. SMIC maintains a strong competitive position through its diverse technology portfolio, ranging from mature nodes to advanced finFET technologies.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$18.78
Market Cap$165.7B
P/E (TTM)208.89
P/E (Forward)106.08
Price/Book7.30
Return on Equity2.6%
Return on Invested Capital3.2%
Debt/Equity40.55
Gross Margin20.4%
Operating Margin9.9%
Revenue Growth11.5%
Free Cash Flow$-103M

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation operates in the Semiconductors industry, part of the Technology sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation’s (688981.SS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (688981.SS) is 14/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (38), Value (15), and Momentum (45) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation have an economic moat?
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (688981.SS) has a Quality factor score of 38/100. 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (688981.SS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 14/100. 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation in?
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (688981.SS) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductors industry (China).
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