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SK hynixHXSCL 91 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Jun. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates HXSCL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.06. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 909 Semiconductors companies, SK hynix ranks better than 65.13% 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 SK hynix's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HXSCL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.63
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of SK hynix was 0.63. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.27.
HXSCL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 65.13% of 909
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs HXSCL: 0.08
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.
SK hynix Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
SK hynix Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SK hynix's Debt-to-Equity 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.
HXSCL vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, SK hynix'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.
SK hynix Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SK hynix's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SK hynix'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.
SK hynix (HXSCL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SK hynix and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, SK hynix's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, SK hynix ranks #317 out of 909 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is SK hynix's Debt-to-Equity too high?
SK hynix's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.63. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. SK hynix's value of 0.08 is 68% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SK hynix ranks #317 out of 909 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SK hynix has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SK hynix's Debt-to-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SK hynix ranks #317 out of 909 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts SK hynix in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. SK hynix's value of 0.08 is 68% below this benchmark. Historically, SK hynix's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.25, SK hynix 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 0.25, based on 909 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. SK hynix's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 68% 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 SK hynix and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SK hynix's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SK hynix stock overvalued right now?
SK hynix (HXSCL) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.06, compared to a current price of $41.71 — trading 60.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 68% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.25. SK hynix's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 SK hynix (HXSCL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Jun. 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 SK hynix (HXSCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK hynix stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.71 is trading 60.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.06.
Key valuation signals for HXSCL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (70% below median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: $26.06 vs. price of $41.71 (60.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68% below the Semiconductors median (#317 of 909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HXSCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SK Hynix is a semiconductor memory manufacturer with around 60%-70% of its revenue from DRAM and 30%-35% of its revenue from NAND. The company is both the second-largest DRAM and NAND supplier globally with a 33% and 21% market share, respectively, as of 2024. SK Hynix increased its market position in NAND from fourth to second, after acquiring Intel's NAND business in 2021. SK Square, an investment management company spun off from SK Telecom, is SK Hynix's largest shareholder and currently holds 20% of the company's shares.
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