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Paragon Technologies CoTPE:3518 +9.98%61 Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 as of Jun. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates TPE:3518 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Industrial Products companies, Paragon Technologies Co ranks worse than 55.68% 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 Paragon Technologies Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3518'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.53
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Paragon Technologies Co was 0.53. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.27.
TPE:3518's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 55.68% of 2685
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.3
vs TPE:3518: 0.35
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.
Paragon Technologies Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Paragon Technologies 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.
TPE:3518 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Paragon Technologies 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.
Paragon Technologies Co Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Paragon Technologies Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paragon Technologies 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.
Paragon Technologies Co (TPE:3518) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Paragon Technologies Co and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Paragon Technologies Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Paragon Technologies Co ranks #1495 out of 2685 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Paragon Technologies Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Paragon Technologies Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.53. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30. Paragon Technologies Co's value of 0.35 is 16.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paragon Technologies Co ranks #1495 out of 2685 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Paragon Technologies Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon Technologies Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Paragon Technologies Co ranks #1495 out of 2685 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Paragon Technologies Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30. Paragon Technologies Co's value of 0.35 is 16.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Paragon Technologies Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.30, Paragon Technologies 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.30, based on 2,685 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. Paragon Technologies Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is 16.7% 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 Paragon Technologies Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon Technologies Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon Technologies Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Technologies Co (TPE:3518) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.81, compared to a current price of NT$31.40 — trading 66.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 16.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.30. Paragon Technologies Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Paragon Technologies Co (TPE:3518), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 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 Paragon Technologies Co (TPE:3518) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Technologies Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$31.40 is trading 66.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.81.
GuruFocus considers Paragon Technologies Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3518:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.35 (30% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: NT$18.81 vs. price of NT$31.40 (66.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1495 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3518 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paragon Technologies Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing EMI, optoelectronic, and optical film, and research, development, manufacturing, processing, and trading of machinery, equipment, and components. The company's reportable segments are as follows: the PVD Coating Products Department and the Silicon Carbide Products Department. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the PVD Coating Products Department, which generates revenue from the sputter coating of electronic components according to the specifications agreed upon between the customers and the company. Geographically, key revenue for the company is derived from Mainland China and the rest from Taiwan.
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