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NXP Semiconductors NVNXPI -0.54%92 Debt-to-Equity is 1.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates NXPI with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $233.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 903 Semiconductors companies, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks worse than 85.71% 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 NXP Semiconductors NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NXPI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 1.06 Max: 1.62
Current: 1.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of NXP Semiconductors NV was 1.62. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 1.06.
NXPI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85.71% of 903
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs NXPI: 1.07
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NXP Semiconductors NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
NXP Semiconductors NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NXP Semiconductors NV'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.
NXPI vs ALAB, MPWR, MCHP: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, NXP Semiconductors NV'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.
NXP Semiconductors NV Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, NXP Semiconductors NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NXP Semiconductors NV'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.
NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.07 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on NXP Semiconductors NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, NXP Semiconductors NV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.39 to 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #774 out of 903 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is NXP Semiconductors NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
NXP Semiconductors NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.07 is near median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.62. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. NXP Semiconductors NV's value of 1.07 is 328% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #774 out of 903 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NXP Semiconductors NV has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NXP Semiconductors NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to ALAB and MPWR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #774 out of 903 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places NXP Semiconductors NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. NXP Semiconductors NV's value of 1.07 is 328% above this benchmark. Historically, NXP Semiconductors NV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.39 to 1.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 0.25, NXP Semiconductors NV 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 903 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. NXP Semiconductors NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.07 is 328% 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 NXP Semiconductors NV 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. NXP Semiconductors NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NXP Semiconductors NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $233.85, compared to a current price of $277.29 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 328% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.25. NXP Semiconductors NV's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.07 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 NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXP Semiconductors NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $277.29 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $233.85.
GuruFocus considers NXP Semiconductors NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NXPI:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.07 (near median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: $233.85 vs. price of $277.29 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 328% above the Semiconductors median (#774 of 903)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NXPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NXP Semiconductors is a leading supplier of high-performance mixed-signal products. The firm acquired Freescale Semiconductor in 2015 and now has significant market share in the automotive market, where it supplies microcontrollers and analog chips into automotive clusters, powertrains, infotainment systems, and radars. NXP Semiconductors also serves industrial and Internet of Things, mobile, and communications infrastructure.
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