Creative Sensor Inc. (8249.TW) — Stock Score Summary

Creative Sensor Inc. (8249.TW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 41/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (55/100), and Momentum (27/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Creative Sensor is an image sensor manufacturer lacking the scale or high-end technological moat of global leaders like Sony or TSMC, making it a low-margin price taker.

Creative Sensor Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of Contact Image Sensors (CIS) used in multi-function printers, scanners, and automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment. The company dominates the global CIS market, supplying major printer and scanner brands worldwide. Its competitive moat is established through proprietary optical design, micro-assembly technologies, and high-volume manufacturing efficiencies.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.57
Market Cap$240M
P/E (TTM)13.39
Price/Book0.94
Return on Equity6.2%
Return on Invested Capital8.1%
Debt/Equity17.75
Gross Margin20.5%
Operating Margin9.8%
Revenue Growth-19.7%
Dividend Yield3.8%
Free Cash Flow$182K

Creative Sensor Inc. operates in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry, part of the Industrials sector (Taiwan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Creative Sensor Inc.’s (8249.TW) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Creative Sensor Inc. (8249.TW) is 41/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (55), and Momentum (27) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Creative Sensor Inc. have an economic moat?
Creative Sensor Inc. (8249.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 Creative Sensor Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Creative Sensor Inc. (8249.TW) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 41/100. 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 Creative Sensor Inc. in?
Creative Sensor Inc. (8249.TW) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry (Taiwan).
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