United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in United Microelectronics Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has returned 14.25% so far this year and 33.42% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, UMC has achieved an annualized return of 21.08%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 19, 2000, UMC's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Jul 2020 with a return of +47.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2001 at -29.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, UMC closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +46.4%, while the worst single day was Nov 14, 2008 at -20.7%.

United Microelectronics Corporation has an annualized alpha of 6.01%, beta of 1.30, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 20, 2000.

• This stock captured 139.04% of S&P 500 Index gains and 133.52% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.27 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

UMC ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

United Microelectronics Corporation provided a 5.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.48 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for United Microelectronics Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the United Microelectronics Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the United Microelectronics Corporation was 72.52%, occurring on Oct 27, 2008. Recovery took 2956 trading sessions.

The current United Microelectronics Corporation drawdown is 28.04%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of United Microelectronics Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how United Microelectronics Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductors industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.