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GlobalWafers CoLUX:GLOBW 62 Debt-to-Equity is 0.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates LUX:GLOBW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.22. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Semiconductors companies, GlobalWafers Co ranks worse than 75.74% 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 GlobalWafers Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:GLOBW'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.72 Max: 1.78
Current: 0.71
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of GlobalWafers Co was 1.78. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.72.
LUX:GLOBW's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75.74% of 907
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs LUX:GLOBW: 0.71
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.
GlobalWafers Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
GlobalWafers Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GlobalWafers Co'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.
LUX:GLOBW vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, GlobalWafers Co'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.
GlobalWafers Co Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, GlobalWafers Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GlobalWafers Co'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.
GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.71 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on GlobalWafers Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, GlobalWafers Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #687 out of 907 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is GlobalWafers Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
GlobalWafers Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.71 is near median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 1.78. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. GlobalWafers Co's value of 0.71 is 173.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #687 out of 907 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GlobalWafers Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalWafers Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #687 out of 907 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places GlobalWafers Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. GlobalWafers Co's value of 0.71 is 173.1% above this benchmark. Historically, GlobalWafers Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 1.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 0.26, GlobalWafers Co 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 0.26, based on 907 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. GlobalWafers Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.71 is 173.1% 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 GlobalWafers Co 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. GlobalWafers Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalWafers Co stock overvalued right now?
GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.71. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.22, compared to a current price of $18.10 — trading 150.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 173.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. GlobalWafers Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.71 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 GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalWafers Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.10 is trading 150.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.22.
Key valuation signals for LUX:GLOBW:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.71 (near median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: $7.22 vs. price of $18.10 (150.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 173.1% above the Semiconductors median (#687 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:GLOBW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlobalWafers is 46.64% owned by Sino-American Silicon Products after being spun off in 2011. The main source of the company's revenue is selling silicon wafers to chipmakers like TSMC and Texas Instruments. It also derives sales from gallium nitride products and green energy. GlobalWafers runs 18 production sites in nine countries across Asia, North America, and Europe. GlobalWafers is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and employs over 7,084 people as of March 31, 2026. GlobalWafers had nearly 17% market share in silicon wafers in 2025.
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