AMKR – Traded CDS 310bps, Base Case iCDS 134bps, Negative Case iCDS 195bps, 2027 6.625% Bond YTW of 5.716%, iYTW of 4.116%, Ba3 Rating from Moody’s, IG4+ (equivalent to Baa1) Rating from Valens, Low Refinancing Need
May 2, 2022
- Credit markets are materially overstating credit risk with a YTW of 5.716% and a CDS of 310bps relative to an Intrinsic YTW of 4.116% and an Intrinsic CDS of 134bps. Meanwhile, Moody’s is also materially overstating AMKR’s fundamental credit risk, with its Ba3 credit rating five notches lower than Valens’ IG4+ (Baa1) rating.
- Incentives Dictate Behavior™ analysis highlights mixed signals for credit holders. Management’s compensation metrics should drive them to improve margins and grow the business, potentially leading to Uniform ROA expansion. Furthermore, management members have low change-in-control compensation, indicating they are not well-incentivized to accept a buyout or pursue a sale of the company, reducing event risk.
