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SMIC(00981) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-02-07 01:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2023, revenue was $1.678 billion, up 3.6% sequentially, while gross margin decreased to 16.4%, down 3.4 percentage points sequentially [5][12] - For the full year 2023, revenue was CNY 6.322 billion, down 13% year-over-year, with a gross margin of 19.3% [6][13] - EBITDA for Q4 was RMB 1.011 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 60.2%, while full year EBITDA was RMB 4.064 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 64.3% [6][8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from CMOS image sensors (CIS) and image signal processors (ISP) increased by over 60% sequentially, while revenue from display driver ICs (DDIC) and touch display driver ICs (TDDI) increased by nearly 30% sequentially [12][13] - The company reported strong competitiveness in the 40nm and 55nm markets [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - By region, revenue distribution was 80% from China, 16% from America, and 4% from Eurasia [14] - Wafer revenue by size was 26% from 8-inch and 74% from 12-inch wafers, while revenue by application was distributed as follows: Smartphones 27%, Computers and Tablets 27%, Consumer Electronics 25%, Connectivity and IoT 12%, and Industrial and Automotive 10% [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to continue progress on 12-inch fabs and capacity building projects, with capital expenditure expected to remain flat compared to the previous year [15][16] - The company aims for revenue growth not less than the industry average, targeting mid-single-digit percentage growth year-over-year for 2024 [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The company experienced a downturn in the semiconductor industry in 2023, with high inventories and macroeconomic challenges impacting demand [10][15] - Management noted that while there are signs of recovery in certain areas, the overall market demand is not strong enough for a comprehensive rebound [15] - The company emphasized its resilience due to its local manufacturing capabilities and market advantages in China [18] Other Important Information - Capital expenditure for 2023 was RMB 7.47 billion, and the company generated RMB 3.358 billion in cash from operating activities [7][8] - The company reported a total asset value of RMB 47.8 billion, with total liabilities of RMB 16.9 billion and total equity of RMB 30.8 billion [7] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the revenue contributions from different product lines? - Revenue contributions were noted as follows: 30% from BCD analog power, 25% from high voltage drivers, 20% from microcontrollers (MCUs), 10% from memory, and 10% from CMOS imagers [22] Question: What is the outlook for the semiconductor market? - The company indicated that the semiconductor market is facing challenges from macroeconomic factors, geopolitical tensions, and inventory issues, which may hinder a strong recovery [15][17]