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Advantech CoTPE:2395 +0.58%81 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates TPE:2395 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$500.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,229 Hardware companies, Advantech Co ranks better than 85.82% 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 Advantech Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2395'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.06
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Advantech Co was 0.06. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.03.
TPE:2395's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 85.82% of 2229
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs TPE:2395: 0.04
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.
Advantech Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Advantech Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advantech 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.
TPE:2395 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Advantech 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.
Advantech Co Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Advantech Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advantech 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.
Advantech Co (TPE:2395) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Advantech Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Advantech Co ranks #316 out of 2229 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Advantech Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Advantech Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Advantech Co's value of 0.04 is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advantech Co ranks #316 out of 2229 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advantech Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advantech Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Advantech Co ranks #316 out of 2229 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Advantech Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Advantech Co's value of 0.04 is 85.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Advantech Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,229 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. Advantech Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 85.7% 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 Advantech Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advantech Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advantech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantech Co (TPE:2395) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$500.91, compared to a current price of NT$690.00 — trading 37.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 85.7% below the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Advantech Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Advantech Co (TPE:2395), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 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 Advantech Co (TPE:2395) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantech Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$690.00 is trading 37.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$500.91.
GuruFocus considers Advantech Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2395:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: NT$500.91 vs. price of NT$690.00 (37.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.7% below the Hardware median (#316 of 2229)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2395 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advantech is the world's largest supplier of industrial personal computers and a leading provider of embedded boards. The company serves a wide spectrum of downstream sectors, including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, transportation, and energy and environment. Headquartered in Taiwan, Advantech operates manufacturing facilities across Taiwan, mainland China, and Japan, with its US factory expected to start operating in 2026.
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