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ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIESIMOS -0.06%64 Cash-to-Debt is 0.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates IMOS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Semiconductors companies, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks worse than 65.11% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIEScouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
IMOS'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 0.65 Max: 1.15
Current: 0.79
During the past 13 years, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.15. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.65.
IMOS's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 65.11% of 1026
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs IMOS: 0.79
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Semiconductors subindustry, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Cash-to-Debt vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.79 as of Mar. 2026. This is 22% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.48 to 1.15. According to the industry distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #668 out of 1026 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Cash-to-Debt too high?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.79 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 1.15. The Semiconductors industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.64. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's value of 0.79 is 51.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #668 out of 1026 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Cash-to-Debt compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #668 out of 1026 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.64. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's value of 0.79 is 51.8% below this benchmark. Historically, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.48 to 1.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 1.64, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Semiconductors company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Semiconductors companies is 1.64, based on 1,026 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.79 is 51.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.79, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.82, compared to a current price of $51.02 — trading 77% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.79, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 51.8% below the Semiconductors industry median of 1.64. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $51.02 is trading 77% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.82.
GuruFocus considers ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMOS:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.79 (22% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: $28.82 vs. price of $51.02 (77% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.8% below the Semiconductors median (#668 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-integration and high-precision integrated circuits and related assembly and testing services. The company's segments include Testing, Assembly, Testing, and Assembly for LCD, OLED, and other Display Panel Driver Semiconductors (LCDD), Bumping, and others. It derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan followed by Japan, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and others.
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