Universal Textile
Executive Summery
Universal Textile Company, Ltd., is considered one of the leading companies producing textiles in Taiwan, as it produces a broad range of various yarns and synthetic fiber textiles. Having been founded in 1969, the company has gained a reputation for itself due to a number of reasons including high quality and innovations along with a strong focus on customer needs. The products produced by the company cover different markets worldwide since there is a wide choice of textiles used for different clothes. Due to sustainable production, innovations, and recycling techniques, the company is able to cope with numerous challenges.
Company Overview
Universal Textile Co., Ltd. is a textile manufacturing company incorporated in Taiwan. This company was set up in 1969, and its shares trade on the Taiwan Stock Exchange using the stock code TWSE: 1445. The company has headquarters in Taipei and engages in production of polyester filament fabric, blended fabric, elastic fabric, and processed yarns. After more than half a century since the company started operations, it now supplies its products to five continents.
Industry Overview
Synthetic fabric industry, where Universal Textile Co., Ltd. operates (Taiwan), is one of the leading industries of the textile sector that produce artificial fibers and fabrics like polyester, nylon, blended fabrics which are utilized for apparels, sports apparel, outdoor wears, home furnishings, and other industrial sectors. Due to rising demand for durable and high performance, lightweight artificial fibers and fabrics in various industries, this industry is now focusing on innovative technology and sustainability of its operations which includes fiber recycling. Being one of the top producers of value-added synthetic fabric in the global market, the Taiwan manufacturing sector has successfully managed to earn the position by virtue of its advanced research and technological capability.
Financial Performance
Particular | 2025 ( TWD ) | 2024( TWD ) |
Sales/Revenue | 770 | 989 |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) incl. D&A | 692 | 1,008 |
Gross Income | 78 | -18 |
SG&A Expense | 172 | 177 |
EBIT | -94 | -195 |
Non Operating Income/Expense | 45 | 33 |
Non-Operating Interest Income | 2 | 13 |
Interest Expense | 4 | 1 |
Pretax Income | -51 | -150 |
Income Tax | 30 | 46 |
Net Income | -113 | -199 |
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Key Financial Ratio
Particular | 2025 | 2024 |
Gross profit margin | 10.13% | -1.82% |
Operating Profit Margin | -12.21% | -19.72% |
Net Profit Margin | 14.68% | -20.12% |
Cost Of Sale Ratio | 89.87% | 101.92% |
Profit Before Tax Margin | -6.62% | -15.17% |
SWOT Analysis
Strength
More than five decades of experience in making textiles.
Quality and innovation.
Weakness
Dependency on export.
Sensitivity to cost variations in raw material.
Opportunities
Growing demand for sustainable and functional fabrics.
Growth in sports and outdoor wear categories.
Threats
Competitors in China, Vietnam, and South Asia.
Impact of recession on clothes sales.
Conclusion
Universal Textile Co., Ltd. is now recognized as an honest company manufacturing various types of fabrics thanks to its long history of quality production, innovation, and satisfied clients. Due to the concentration on functional fabric manufacturing, Universal Textile will continue to stay among leaders in this field. In spite of all the uncertainty in the market, Universal Textile's extensive experience and wide portfolio of goods make a solid basis for future sustainable success in this industry.
References
- Universal Textile Annual Report
- Universal Textile Official Website