Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (0981) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 0981 does

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (0981) is an investment holding company that manufactures, tests, and sells integrated circuits wafers and various compound semiconductors in the United States, China, and Eurasia. The company also engages in the manufacturing, sale, and trading of semiconductor products, along with research and development activities. In addition, it offers semiconductor foundry and technology services, including design and IP support, photomask manufacturing, and development, design, and technical services related to integrated circuits. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. It is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, where it sits alongside peers such as BYD Electronics (0285), Xinyi Solar (0968), Xiaomi (1810), Lenovo (0992), and Sunny Optical (2382).

Key numbers explained

• 63.35 HKD is the current price, representing the last traded level of one share on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
• -0.71% is today’s price change, showing the percentage move relative to the previous close.
• 542.42B HKD is the market capitalisation, calculated by multiplying the share price by the total number of shares outstanding.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 62.1 divides the current share price by the last 12 months’ earnings per share (1.02 USD), showing how much investors pay per dollar of recent earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 35.3 uses expected future earnings, offering a view of valuation based on analyst estimates.
• 0% for both dividend yield and the share of earnings paid out as dividends indicates the company does not currently distribute cash dividends to shareholders.
• 0.36 is the beta, a measure of the stock’s sensitivity to overall market moves; a value below 1 suggests lower volatility than the market average.
• 10.38B USD in trailing 12-month revenue and 36.1% year-over-year revenue growth show the scale and recent pace of top-line expansion.
• 10% profit margin and 17.1% operating margin indicate how much of each revenue dollar translates into net profit and operating profit, respectively.
• 4.2% return on equity measures how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders’ equity.
• 37% debt-to-equity ratio shows the proportion of debt financing relative to equity, reflecting the company’s leverage level.
• 2.75 price-to-book compares the market price to the book value per share, a common way to assess whether a stock trades at a premium or discount to its accounting value.

What to watch

Investors tracking Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (0981) often monitor the semiconductor cycle, which affects demand for wafers and foundry services. Capacity utilisation, new technology node adoption, and capital expenditure plans can influence both revenue growth and margins. Geopolitical developments involving the United States, China, and Eurasia may affect supply chains and market access. Currency movements, particularly the Hong Kong dollar against the US dollar, can impact reported results when earnings are denominated in USD. The upcoming earnings release on 12 nov. 2026 will provide updated figures on revenue, margins, and guidance. For broader context, the stock’s performance can be compared with the Hang Seng index and with other Hong Kong-listed technology names such as BYD Electronics (0285) and Xiaomi (1810).