2204:TWSEChina Motor Corporation Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-24 - not real-time
NT$53.10
Latest Price
5/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
China Motor Corp is trading at TWD 53.1, just below its 20‑day SMA (53.38) and well under the 50‑day (54.49) and 200‑day (57.75) averages, signaling a short‑term bearish bias. The MACD line sits beneath its signal (‑0.60 vs ‑0.58) and the histogram is negative, while RSI‑14 rests at 45.9, indicating neither extreme oversold nor overbought conditions. Volume is increasing and the price is hovering above the identified support at 51.5 but below the resistance of 55.5, suggesting limited upside momentum. Fundamentally, the company posted an 18.4% revenue growth year‑over‑year, but margins remain thin (gross 15.4%, operating 4.6%) and free cash flow is negative, raising concerns about cash generation. The dividend yield is attractive at 6.78% with a payout ratio of 76.8%, yet the high debt‑to‑equity ratio of 11.6 and a max drawdown of ‑23.7% add financial strain. Valuation metrics are starkly misaligned: the current price is roughly double the DCF‑derived fair value of TWD 27.6, while the PE of 9.7 is modest but not enough to justify the premium. The low beta of 0.14 implies limited market‑wide volatility, but sector‑specific cyclicality and a 30‑day volatility of 13.8% keep risk elevated. Overall, the stock appears overvalued relative to its cash‑flow fundamentals, despite a strong dividend and modest growth.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearCautious
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Bearish MACD and price below key moving averages
- Approaching support level with limited upside
- Increasing volume confirming downward pressure
Medium Term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- Solid revenue growth and high dividend yield
- Valuation gap between market price and DCF fair value
- Negative free cash flow and high debt burden
Long Term
> 3 yearsCautious
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Current price far exceeds intrinsic DCF valuation
- Structural cash‑flow weakness and debt load
- Cyclical exposure of the auto manufacturing sector
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth18.40%
Profit Margin8.94%
P/E Ratio9.7
ROE7.81%
ROA1.58%
Debt/Equity11.57
P/B Ratio0.9
Op. Cash FlowNT$792.3M
Free Cash FlowNT$-1245929600
Technical Analysis
TrendBearish
RSI45.9
SupportNT$51.50
ResistanceNT$55.50
MA 20NT$53.38
MA 50NT$54.49
MA 200NT$57.75
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index91.61
Valuation
Fair ValueNT$27.64
GradeOvervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield6.78%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.14
Volatility13.84%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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