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Deswell Industries serves equipment makers and other contract manufacturers that outsource production. Electronics account for most of its sales, including audio equipment, printed circuit board assemblies and medical products. For most electronics orders, Deswell buys the materials and manufactures the products, with design and development support for customers. Customers generally pay after shipment.
Its smaller plastics business makes parts and cases for consumer and industrial products. Customers generally pay for and own the molds, while Deswell stores and maintains them and manufactures the related parts.
A small number of customers supply a significant share of sales, with two customers particularly important. They place purchase orders rather than commit to long-term contracts, so revenue depends on repeat orders and demand for their products. Buying materials itself also leaves Deswell exposed to component shortages and unused inventory when orders change. Margins depend on whether it can pass material and labor cost increases to customers.
All products are manufactured in Dongguan, China. The operating subsidiaries need licenses and permits limited to approved activities; maintaining those approvals and meeting environmental requirements are conditions for continuing production.
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Deswell Industries’ results depend mainly on electronics assembly orders from a concentrated group of original equipment manufacturer customers and manufacturing costs in China, rather than the plastics businesses represented here.
Durable Goods Orders MoM (Sep)
Durable goods orders track U.S. orders for long-lasting goods and equipment; stronger demand may bring more orders for Deswell’s electronic products, subassemblies and plastic components, while weaker demand may reduce sales.
Expected0.2%Last release-0.1%
If it comes in above expectations
If the reading is above the 0.2% estimate, it is above the previous -0.1%. Above-estimate orders would point to stronger U.S. demand, which may lead customers to place more purchase orders with Deswell and support its sales.
If it comes in below expectations
Below-estimate orders would point to weaker U.S. demand, which may lead customers to reduce or delay purchase orders and weigh on Deswell’s sales.
