ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIESIMOS +13.45%69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates IMOS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 900 Semiconductors companies, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks worse than 73.22% 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
IMOS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 0.58 Max: 0.7
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES was 0.70. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.58.
IMOS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 73.22% of 900
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs IMOS: 0.64
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.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES'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.
For the Semiconductors subindustry, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES'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.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES'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.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.64 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.42 to 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #659 out of 900 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Debt-to-Equity too high?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.64 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 0.70. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's value of 0.64 is 156% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #659 out of 900 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Debt-to-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #659 out of 900 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's value of 0.64 is 156% above this benchmark. Historically, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.42 to 0.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.25, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES has consistently been above 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 900 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. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.64 is 156% above 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES 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. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.64, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. 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 $30.11, compared to a current price of $72.44 — trading 140.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.64, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 156% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.25. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.64 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 $72.44 is trading 140.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.11.
GuruFocus considers ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMOS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.64 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: $30.11 vs. price of $72.44 (140.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 156% above the Semiconductors median (#659 of 900)
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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