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STMicroelectronics NVSTM +0.91%72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates STM with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Semiconductors companies, STMicroelectronics NV ranks better than 61.31% 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 STMicroelectronics NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.43
Current: 0.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of STMicroelectronics NV was 0.43. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.29.
STM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 61.31% of 902
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.255
vs STM: 0.16
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.
STMicroelectronics NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
STMicroelectronics NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STMicroelectronics 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.
For the Semiconductors subindustry, STMicroelectronics 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.
STMicroelectronics NV Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, STMicroelectronics NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STMicroelectronics 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.
STMicroelectronics NV (STM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on STMicroelectronics NV and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, STMicroelectronics NV's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.13 to 0.43. According to the industry distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #349 out of 902 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is STMicroelectronics NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
STMicroelectronics NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.43. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. STMicroelectronics NV's value of 0.16 is 37.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #349 out of 902 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, STMicroelectronics NV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STMicroelectronics NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #349 out of 902 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts STMicroelectronics NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. STMicroelectronics NV's value of 0.16 is 37.3% below this benchmark. Historically, STMicroelectronics NV's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.13 to 0.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.26, STMicroelectronics NV 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 902 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. STMicroelectronics NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 37.3% 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 STMicroelectronics NV 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. STMicroelectronics NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STMicroelectronics NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STMicroelectronics NV (STM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.18, compared to a current price of $63.34 — trading 109.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 37.3% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. STMicroelectronics NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 STMicroelectronics NV (STM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 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 STMicroelectronics NV (STM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STMicroelectronics NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $63.34 is trading 109.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.18.
GuruFocus considers STMicroelectronics NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.16 (45% below median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: $30.18 vs. price of $63.34 (109.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.3% below the Semiconductors median (#349 of 902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconducteurs in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicroelectronics is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. It is an especially prominent chip supplier to the industrial and automotive industries.
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