[Global Tech Correspondent, Wang Huan] As reported by the "Nihon Keizai Shimbun" on July 31st, the global semiconductor market experienced a significant shift during the April-June period of 2017, marking the first change in 24 years. On July 27th, U.S.-based Intel announced a year-on-year growth of 9% in its consolidated operating revenue for the second quarter of 2017. However, this figure fell short compared to South Korea's Samsung Electronics, whose semiconductor sector surged by an impressive 47%. Samsung's dominance in server storage media could potentially secure its leading position throughout 2017.
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Intel’s consolidated operating income reached approximately $14.8 billion (around 1.66 trillion yen), while Samsung's semiconductor division reported profits close to 1.75 trillion yen. In terms of operating profit, Samsung had already outpaced Intel in the January-March period, but this recent achievement marks the first time Samsung has surpassed Intel in operating income.
Intel’s traditional business model, centered around CPU-based processors with the slogan "Intel Inside," is struggling to adapt quickly enough. Meanwhile, Samsung has seen growth not only from its smartphone DRAM and flash memory but also from increased demand driven by big data. To capitalize further on this trend, Samsung invested approximately 1.25 trillion yen from January to June this year, which is roughly three times the amount invested during the same period last year.
According to Gartner, a U.S.-based research firm, the global semiconductor market reached $344.5 billion in 2016 and is projected to grow by about 30% by 2021, reaching $431.7 billion. While Intel and Samsung currently dominate the top two spots, other players like Qualcomm and South Korea's SK Hynix are closing the gap on Japanese competitors. Interestingly, Samsung, which ranked seventh back in 1993, managed to leapfrog its rivals by capitalizing on emerging demands and now holds the top position. Companies focusing on cutting-edge sectors such as autonomous driving are likely to further expand their market shares in the coming years.
In terms of overall market valuation, Intel stands at approximately 18 trillion yen, whereas Samsung’s valuation is closer to 35 trillion yen, reflecting nearly double the gap between them. Additionally, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest semiconductor foundry, has reached a valuation of around 20 trillion yen, surpassing Intel. This separation of design and manufacturing within the semiconductor industry continues to evolve. Given this context, assessing a company’s true value based solely on its business revenue becomes increasingly challenging.
As we look ahead, the semiconductor landscape remains dynamic, with technological innovation and strategic investments playing crucial roles in determining future leaders.
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