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Realtek SemiconductorLUX:RTKSM 85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates LUX:RTKSM with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.70. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Semiconductors companies, Realtek Semiconductor ranks better than 51.15% 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 Realtek Semiconductor's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:RTKSM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.43 Max: 0.91
Current: 0.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Realtek Semiconductor was 0.91. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.43.
LUX:RTKSM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 51.15% of 911
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs LUX:RTKSM: 0.25
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.
Realtek Semiconductor Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Realtek Semiconductor Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Realtek Semiconductor'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:RTKSM vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Realtek Semiconductor'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.
Realtek Semiconductor Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Realtek Semiconductor's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Realtek Semiconductor'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.
Realtek Semiconductor (LUX:RTKSM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Realtek Semiconductor and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Realtek Semiconductor's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Realtek Semiconductor ranks #445 out of 911 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Realtek Semiconductor's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Realtek Semiconductor's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.91. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Realtek Semiconductor's value of 0.10 is 61.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Realtek Semiconductor ranks #445 out of 911 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Realtek Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Realtek Semiconductor's Debt-to-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Realtek Semiconductor ranks #445 out of 911 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Realtek Semiconductor in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Realtek Semiconductor's value of 0.10 is 61.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Realtek Semiconductor's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Realtek Semiconductor 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 911 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. Realtek Semiconductor's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 is 61.5% 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 Realtek Semiconductor 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. Realtek Semiconductor's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Realtek Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Realtek Semiconductor (LUX:RTKSM) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.10. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.70, compared to a current price of $70.00 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 61.5% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. Realtek Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Realtek Semiconductor (LUX:RTKSM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10 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 Realtek Semiconductor (LUX:RTKSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Realtek Semiconductor stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $70.00 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $58.70.
Key valuation signals for LUX:RTKSM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.10 (77% below median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: $58.70 vs. price of $70.00 (19.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.5% below the Semiconductors median (#445 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:RTKSM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp is engaged in researching, developing, manufacturing, and selling various integrated circuits and related application software. The products of the company include Connected Media ICs, Communications Network ICs, Computer Peripheral ICs, Multimedia ICs, Smart Interconnect ICs and others. The company derives maximum revenue from the Asian region followed by Taiwan.
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