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Apex BiotechnologyTPE:1733 +0.78%82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Jun. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates TPE:1733 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$30.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 956 Biotechnology companies, Apex Biotechnology ranks better than 63.18% 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 Apex Biotechnology's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1733'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Apex Biotechnology was 0.51. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.22.
TPE:1733's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 63.18% of 956
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 0.16
vs TPE:1733: 0.08
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.
Apex Biotechnology Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Apex Biotechnology Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Apex Biotechnology'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.
TPE:1733 vs VRTX, REGN, MRNA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Apex Biotechnology'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.
Apex Biotechnology Debt-to-Equity vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Apex Biotechnology's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apex Biotechnology'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.
Apex Biotechnology (TPE:1733) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Apex Biotechnology and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Apex Biotechnology's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Apex Biotechnology ranks #352 out of 956 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Apex Biotechnology's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Apex Biotechnology's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.51. The Biotechnology industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.16. Apex Biotechnology's value of 0.08 is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apex Biotechnology ranks #352 out of 956 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Apex Biotechnology has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apex Biotechnology's Debt-to-Equity compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Apex Biotechnology ranks #352 out of 956 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Apex Biotechnology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.16. Apex Biotechnology's value of 0.08 is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, Apex Biotechnology's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.16, Apex Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Biotechnology companies is 0.16, based on 956 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. Apex Biotechnology's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 50% 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 Apex Biotechnology and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apex Biotechnology's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apex Biotechnology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Biotechnology (TPE:1733) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$30.01, compared to a current price of NT$32.20 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 50% below the Biotechnology industry median of 0.16. Apex Biotechnology's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Apex Biotechnology (TPE:1733), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 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 Apex Biotechnology (TPE:1733) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Biotechnology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$32.20 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$30.01.
GuruFocus considers Apex Biotechnology to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1733:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (64% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: NT$30.01 vs. price of NT$32.20 (7.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% below the Biotechnology median (#352 of 956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1733 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apex Biotechnology Corp is engaged in the research, development, production, manufacturing, and sale of biochemical testing instruments and proprietary test strips, as well as the import and export of products and components related to its core business. Its product offerings include diabetes testing kits, blood uric acid monitoring systems, blood lactate monitoring systems, blood haemoglobin monitoring systems, etc. The company generates maximum revenue from the sale of test strips, and the rest from testing meters, electrodes, and other products. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the USA, and the rest from Italy, Austria, Taiwan, China, and other markets.
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