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Silicon OptronicsTPE:3530 +0.19%67 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates TPE:3530 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$93.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Semiconductors companies, Silicon Optronics ranks better than 99.89% 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 Silicon Optronics's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3530'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.25
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Silicon Optronics was 0.25. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.12.
TPE:3530's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.89% of 910
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.255
vs TPE:3530: 0.01
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.
Silicon Optronics Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Silicon Optronics Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Silicon Optronics'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:3530 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Silicon Optronics'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.
Silicon Optronics Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Silicon Optronics's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silicon Optronics'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.
Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Silicon Optronics and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Silicon Optronics' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Silicon Optronics ranks #1 out of 910 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Silicon Optronics' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Silicon Optronics' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 92% below median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.25. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Silicon Optronics' value of 0.01 is 96.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silicon Optronics ranks #1 out of 910 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Silicon Optronics has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silicon Optronics' Debt-to-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Silicon Optronics ranks #1 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Silicon Optronics in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Silicon Optronics' value of 0.01 is 96.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Silicon Optronics' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Silicon Optronics 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 910 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. Silicon Optronics's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 96.1% 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 Silicon Optronics 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. Silicon Optronics's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silicon Optronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$93.30, compared to a current price of NT$54.00 — trading 42.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 96.1% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. Silicon Optronics' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 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 Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Optronics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$54.00 is trading 42.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$93.30.
GuruFocus considers Silicon Optronics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3530:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (92% below median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: NT$93.30 vs. price of NT$54.00 (42.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.1% below the Semiconductors median (#1 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Silicon Optronics Inc is engaged in the design, development, and sale of complementary metal-oxide semiconductors. Its products include image sensors and shutters. The company derives revenue from complementary metal-oxide semiconductors. Geographically, it operates in Hong Kong, the United States, Taiwan, and other countries, with the majority of revenue deriving from Hong Kong.
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