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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 Formosa Sumco Technology's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3532'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0.86
Current: 0.85
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Formosa Sumco Technology was 0.86. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
TPE:3532's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 80.71% of 907
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs TPE:3532: 0.85
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.
Formosa Sumco Technology Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Formosa Sumco Technology 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:3532 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Formosa Sumco Technology'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.
Formosa Sumco Technology Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Formosa Sumco Technology's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Sumco Technology'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.
Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Formosa Sumco Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Sumco Technology ranks #732 out of 907 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is Formosa Sumco Technology's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Formosa Sumco Technology's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Formosa Sumco Technology's value of 0.85 is 226.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Sumco Technology ranks #732 out of 907 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Formosa Sumco Technology has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Sumco Technology's Debt-to-Equity compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Formosa Sumco Technology ranks #732 out of 907 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Formosa Sumco Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Formosa Sumco Technology's value of 0.85 is 226.9% above this benchmark. 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 907 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. Formosa Sumco Technology's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 is 226.9% 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 Formosa Sumco Technology 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. Formosa Sumco Technology's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Sumco Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$125.83, compared to a current price of NT$356.50 — trading 183.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 and 226.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. Formosa Sumco Technology's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 11 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 Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 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 Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Sumco Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$356.50 is trading 183.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$125.83.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Sumco Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3532:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.85
GF Value™: NT$125.83 vs. price of NT$356.50 (183.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 226.9% above the Semiconductors median (#732 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3532 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Sumco Technology Corp is a Taiwan-based manufacturer and seller of silicon wafer electronic products. The company operates in two principal geographical areas: Taiwan, China, and Japan, with the majority of revenue from Taiwan. The company's product range includes Polished Wafers, Annealed Wafers, Test Wafers, and Epitaxial Wafers.
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