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Fic GlobalTPE:3701 -2.33%77 Debt-to-Equity is 0.23 as of Jun. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates TPE:3701 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$34.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,224 Hardware companies, Fic Global ranks better than 62.99% 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 Fic Global's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3701'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.38 Max: 1.47
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Fic Global was 1.47. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.38.
TPE:3701's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 62.99% of 2224
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs TPE:3701: 0.17
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.
Fic Global Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Fic Global Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fic Global'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:3701 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Fic Global'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.
Fic Global Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Fic Global's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fic Global'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.
Fic Global (TPE:3701) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Fic Global and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Fic Global's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Fic Global ranks #823 out of 2224 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Fic Global's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Fic Global's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.47. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Fic Global's value of 0.23 is 17.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fic Global ranks #823 out of 2224 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fic Global has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fic Global's Debt-to-Equity compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fic Global ranks #823 out of 2224 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Fic Global in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Fic Global's value of 0.23 is 17.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Fic Global's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 1.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Fic Global 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 2,224 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. Fic Global's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 is 17.9% 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 Fic Global 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. Fic Global's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fic Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fic Global (TPE:3701) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$34.30, compared to a current price of NT$39.80 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 17.9% below the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Fic Global's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Fic Global (TPE:3701), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23 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 Fic Global (TPE:3701) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fic Global stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$39.80 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$34.30.
GuruFocus considers Fic Global to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3701:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.23 (39% below median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: NT$34.30 vs. price of NT$39.80 (16% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% below the Hardware median (#823 of 2224)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3701 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fic Global Incis engaged in research and development, manufacturing and sales of optical communication, automobile products, monitoring products, industrial computers and touch screen; electronics manufacturing services for computers and servers; and leases of property. Its segments include 3CEMS and its subsidiaries, Ubiqconn and its subsidiaries, FIC Inc. and its subsidiaries, and Other companies. It derives the majority of revenue from 3CEMS and its subsidiaries segment. Geographically it derives majority of revenue from China with operations spread across Taiwan, USA, Malaysia, and Other.
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