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QPL International HoldingsFRA:QPLN 38 Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of Oct. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:QPLN with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Semiconductors companies, QPL International Holdings ranks better than 66.74% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for QPL International Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:QPLN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.32
Current: 0.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of QPL International Holdings was 0.32. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.15.
FRA:QPLN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 66.74% of 908
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.255
vs FRA:QPLN: 0.12
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
QPL International Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
QPL International Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
FRA:QPLN vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, QPL International Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
QPL International Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, QPL International Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QPL International Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
QPL International Holdings (FRA:QPLN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 as of Oct. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on QPL International Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, QPL International Holdings ranks #302 out of 908 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is QPL International Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
QPL International Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.15. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. QPL International Holdings' value of 0.13 is 49% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QPL International Holdings ranks #302 out of 908 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QPL International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QPL International Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, QPL International Holdings ranks #302 out of 908 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts QPL International Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. QPL International Holdings' value of 0.13 is 49% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.26, QPL International Holdings 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 0.26, based on 908 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QPL International Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 49% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on QPL International Holdings and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QPL International Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QPL International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
QPL International Holdings (FRA:QPLN) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 49% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. QPL International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QPL International Holdings (FRA:QPLN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of Oct. 2025. 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.
QPL International Holdings Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of integrated circuit lead frames, heatsinks, stiffners, and related products. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Malaysia, followed by the China. Some of the products of the company are small outline integrated circuit, quad flat package, thin quad flat package, plastic dual into package, plastic leaded chip carrier, and thin small outline package.
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