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Powertech Industrial CoTPE:3296 -0.84%68 Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates TPE:3296 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,224 Hardware companies, Powertech Industrial Co ranks worse than 61.02% 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 Powertech Industrial Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3296'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Powertech Industrial Co was 0.51. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.37.
TPE:3296's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 61.02% of 2224
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.275
vs TPE:3296: 0.41
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.
Powertech Industrial Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Powertech Industrial Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Powertech Industrial 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.
Powertech Industrial Co Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Powertech Industrial Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powertech Industrial 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.
Powertech Industrial Co (TPE:3296) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Powertech Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Powertech Industrial Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Powertech Industrial Co ranks #1357 out of 2224 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is Powertech Industrial Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Powertech Industrial Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.51. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Powertech Industrial Co's value of 0.41 is 49.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powertech Industrial Co ranks #1357 out of 2224 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Powertech Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powertech Industrial Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Powertech Industrial Co ranks #1357 out of 2224 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Powertech Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Powertech Industrial Co's value of 0.41 is 49.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Powertech Industrial Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Powertech Industrial Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,224 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. Powertech Industrial Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 49.1% 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 Powertech Industrial 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. Powertech Industrial Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powertech Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powertech Industrial Co (TPE:3296) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.41, compared to a current price of NT$23.50 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 49.1% above the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Powertech Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Powertech Industrial Co (TPE:3296), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 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 Powertech Industrial Co (TPE:3296) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powertech Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$23.50 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.41.
GuruFocus considers Powertech Industrial Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3296:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.41 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: NT$20.41 vs. price of NT$23.50 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.1% above the Hardware median (#1357 of 2224)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3296 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Powertech Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of electronic circuit power protection devices, smart home wireless remote control devices, wired and wireless communication equipment, and electronic modules and parts, and in international trade. Geographically, the company operates in United States; Asia; and Europe, of which it generates maximum revenue from United States. The Operating segments are: Operating Center and Manufacturing center. The operating center mainly includes the research and development unit, business unit, and other management units of the Company. The manufacturing center mainly includes the production unit, production-related supporting unit, and Mainland China domestic unit, and Vietnam factory.
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