United Microelectronics (UMC) experienced a significant 24-hour plunge of 5.03% during the night session, extending its recent corrective trend.
The sharp decline is primarily attributed to heightened valuation concerns. UMC's trailing price-to-earnings ratio has risen to approximately 36.7 times, which is far above its five-year median of 11.8 times. The stock has posted substantial gains year-to-date, and the market is now facing reversion pressure as investors reassess the company's valuation following its rapid appreciation.
Broader weakness in the semiconductor sector also contributed to the downward movement, with several major peers trading lower during the same period, amplifying the selling pressure on UMC shares.
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