OREANDA-NEWS. May 28, 2015. The Information Technology (IT) sector can be broken down into three industry groups – Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment, Software & Services, and Technology Hardware & Equipment. The Technology Hardware & Equipment industry makes up more than half the total market capitalisation of the IT sector

There are 58 Technology Hardware & Equipment stocks listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Together, they have a combined market capitalisation of S\\$8.4 billion. They averaged a 16.0% price gain in the year thus far, with dividends boosting average returns to 17.9%. The 58 stocks also maintain an average dividend yield of 4.8%.

The 10 largest capitalised stocks are Venture Corporation, TPV Technology, GSH Corporation, Hi-P International, GP Industries, Chuan Hup Holdings, Elec & Eltek International Company, Nera Telecommunications, Valuetronics Holdings, and Serial System. These ten stocks make up two-thirds of the total market capitalisation of the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry. Together, they averaged a 8.1% price gain, with dividends bringing total returns to an average 10.1%.

The 58 stocks are detailed below, sorted by market capitalisation. Note that clicking directly on the stock name below will take you to the relevant profile page on SGX StockFacts.

Source: SGX StockFacts (Data as of 26 May 2015)

Venture Corporation

Venture Corporation provides technology services, products, and solutions worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Electronics Services Provider, Retail Store Solutions and Industrial, and Component Technology. Venture Corporation was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Singapore. Venture Corporation has a market capitalisation of S\\$2,179.8 million and the stock trades at a price-earnings ratio of 15.4.

The company has a history of distributing dividends annually. Shares in the stock went ex-dividend on 5 May 2015, distributing S\\$0.5 per share in dividends.

The company website is: www.venture.com.sg.

TPV Technology

TPV Technology designs, manufactures, and distributes computer monitors and flat TV products worldwide. It operates through four segments: Monitors, TVs, TP Vision—TVs, and Others. TPV Technology was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong. TPV Technology has a market capitalisation of S\\$756.2 million.

The company has a history of distributing dividends annually. Shares in the stock went ex-dividend on 25 May 2015, distributing US\\$0.00128 per share in dividends.

The company website is: www.tpv-tech.com.

GSH Corporation

GSH Corporation operates as a property developer in Southeast Asia. The company was formerly known as JEL Corporation (Holdings) Ltd. and changed its name to GSH Corporation in May 2012. GSH Corporation was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Singapore. GSH Corporation has a market capitalisation of S\\$721.6 million and the stock trades at a price-to-book value of 1.9.

Shares in the stock went ex-dividend on 29 April 2015, distributing S\\$0.0005 per share in dividends.

The company website is: www.gshcorporation.com.

Hi-P International

Hi-P International operates as a vertically integrated contract manufacturer serving the telecommunications, consumer electronics, computing and peripherals, and medical and industrial devices. It has operations primarily in the People's Republic of China, Poland, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Europe, Malaysia, the United States, and the rest of Americas. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Singapore. Hi-P International has a market capitalisation of S\\$449.5 million and the stock trades at a price-to-book value of 0.7.

The company has a history of distributing dividends annually. Shares in the stock went ex-dividend on 5 May 2015, distributing S\\$0.01 per share in dividends.

The company website is: www.hi-p.com.

GP Industries

GP Industries operates in the electronics and batteries industries primarily in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the United States. The company was formerly known as GPE Industries Limited and changed its name to GP Industries in June 2000. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Singapore. GP Industries is a subsidiary of Gold Peak Industries (Holdings) Limited. The company has a market capitalisation of S\\$330.5 million and the stock trades at a price-to-book value of 1.0.

The company website is: www.gp-industries.com.

Chuan Hup Holdings

Chuan Hup Holdings invests in marine, manufacturing, property, and other investments sectors. It operates primarily in Singapore, the United States, the Philippines, Australia, the People’s Republic of China, and Indonesia. Chuan Hup Holdings was founded in 1970 and is based in Singapore. Chuan Hup Holdings has a market capitalisation of S\\$308.1 million and the stock trades at a price-earnings ratio of 7.9.

The company website is: www.chuanhup.com.sg.

Elec & Eltek International Company

Elec & Eltek International Company manufactures, fabricates, and distributes printed circuit boards (PCBs) worldwide. Elec & Eltek International Company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Shatin, Hong Kong. The company has a market capitalisation of S\\$255.8 million and the stock trades at a price-to-book value of 0.6.

The company has a history of distributing dividends semi-annually. Shares in the stock went ex-dividend on 4 May 2015, distributing US\\$0.03 per share in dividends.

The company website is: www.eleceltek.com.  

Nera Telecommunications

Nera Telecommunications designs, engineers, distributes, sells, services, installs, and maintains telecommunication systems and products in transmission, satellite communications, and information technology networks. The company operates through two segments, Telecommunications and Infocomm. The company was formerly known as Nera (SEA) Pte Ltd and changed its name to Nera Telecommunications in May 1999. The company was incorporated in 1978 and is based in Singapore. Nera Telecommunications is a subsidiary of Asia Systems Ltd. Nera Telecommunications has a market capitalisation of S\\$242.5 million and the stock trades at a price-earnings ratio of 16.5.

The company has a history of distributing dividends semi-annually. Shares in the stock went ex-dividend on 5 May 2015, distributing S\\$0.02 per share in dividends.

The company website is: www.neratel.com.sg.

Valuetronics Holdings

Valuetronics Holdings provides integrated electronics manufacturing services. The company operates through the Consumer Electronics, and Industrial and Commercial Electronics segments. Valuetronics Holdings was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Shatin, Hong Kong. The company has a market capitalisation of S\\$196.7 million and the stock trades at a price-earnings ratio of 7.7.

The company website is: www.honortone.com.

Serial System

Serial System distributes electronic and electrical components. The company operates through three segments: Electronic Components Distribution, Consumer Products, and Other Businesses. The company was founded in 1988 and is based in Singapore. Serial System has a market capitalisation of S\\$170.2 million and the stock trades at a price-earnings ratio of 7.3.

The company has a history of distributing dividends semi-annually. Shares in the stock went ex-dividend on 20 May 2015, distributing S\\$0.0075 per share in dividends.

The company website is: www.serialsystem.com.sg.